Join Public Education Partners (PEP) as public education advocates from around the state gather for the first MOVING PUBLIC EDUCATION FORWARD celebration!

This inspirational event will take place Thursday, May 16, 2019 from 4:30 to 8:00pm at the Sheraton Columbus Capitol Square, 75 E. State St, Columbus, OH 43215.

Experience a conversation between two GIANTS in the world of public education advocacy: renowned education author and historian, Dr. Diane Ravitch, and Ohio’s own William L. Phillis, Executive Director of the Ohio Coalition for Equity & Adequacy of School Funding!

Celebrate the successes gained through the combined efforts of individuals and groups affiliated with public school districts, as well as many grassroots organizations, and be inspired to continue moving public education forward in the Buckeye State.

Details:

Registration for the event is $65
Dinner and keynote speeches are included, and a cash bar will be available
Seating is limited.
Program:

4:30-5:15pm: A Conversation between Dr. Diane Ravitch & William L. Phillis
5:30-6:00pm: Reception
6:00-8:00pm: MOVING PUBLIC EDUCATION FORWARD Celebration and Dinner

Purchase tickets HERE!

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Backpack Full of Cash
Free Screening February 8 at 7:00 P.M.
Bethel International United Methodist Church
1220 Bethel Road–Columbus, Ohio 43220

Mark your calendar and get your free tickets now for a screening of the movie, Backpack Full of Cash. The film is a documentary that explores the impact of charter schools on public education. ‪Admission is free, but tickets are required.

Narrated by Matt Damon, this feature-length documentary explores the growing privatization of public schools and the resulting impact on America’s most vulnerable children. Filmed in Philadelphia, New Orleans, Nashville and other cities, BACKPACK FULL OF CASH takes viewers through the tumultuous 2013-14 school year, exposing the world of corporate-driven education “reform” where public education – starved of resources – hangs in the balance.

Register Here
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/backpack-full-of-cash-tickets-41721673649?aff=es2

iCivics.org

I wanted to make you aware of some important changes in federal education funding with respect to civics. Today, the federal Department of Education released guidance to help states, school districts, and schools provide all students with access to a well-rounded education including civic education. Under that guidance, the Department outlines the criteria for new grants that are available under the ESSA legislation. The funds will be provided to state education agencies that will in turn distribute the funds to districts/schools.

These new grants – called Student Support and Academic Enrichment (SSAE) – give districts and schools flexibility to tailor investments based on the unique needs of their student populations. The guidance provides resources, tools, and examples of innovative strategies to support effective implementation of the grant program. Grants under this new source of funding will make their way to schools at different times depending on the timing of the congressional appropriation and your local state agency processes but planning will start now. We expect these funds to be available next school year.

The new grants provide a great opportunity for iCivics to work with you to enhance your civics instructional program. We invite you to create a plan that will address the needs of your school. Plans could include:
– Student workbooks
– Professional learning opportunities
– Video based resources on civic topics
– Project based learning resources
– New technology tools for student civic engagement

It is important for you to have your voice heard and ensure that civics is prioritized as part of your district’s efforts with SSAE grant proposals. Talk with the grant administrators in your district about opportunities like those mentioned above, or if you have other great ideas.

Contact Kelly Whitney at teacher@icivics.org to explore how we could work together to promote engaged citizenship in your school.

Sincerely,

Louise Dubé
iCivics, Inc.

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On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Education released proposed regulations on assessments under the Every Student Succeeds Act. In the House of Representatives on Thursday, the House education committee approved new legislation on career and technical education (CTE) and a House appropriations subcommittee passed an education spending bill.

For details and next steps on each, check out this week’s Federal Flash: https://youtu.be/4TCEkuDDpMU

“Federal Flash” is the Alliance for Excellent Education’s five-minute (or less!) video series on important developments in education policy in Washington, DC.

Alliance for Excellent Education
1201 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 901
Washington, DC 20036