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Advocate for Children and Education
Central OEA/NEA's network of politically engaged educators
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Public Education is on the Ballot
The Governor and Ohio Legislature will control school funding, educator pay, collective bargaining rights, and the future of Ohio's public schools — for four years.
Why Elections Matter for Every Educator
- The Governor controls the education budget. Every dollar for Ohio schools, educator salaries, and programs flows through the Governor's office.
- The Legislature sets your rights. Collective bargaining, class sizes, STRS Ohio retirement rules — all decided in Columbus.
- School funding is still broken. Courts ruled Ohio's system unconstitutional. Who wins in November decides whether real reform finally happens.
- Close races are won by small margins. Several Ohio legislative races have been decided by fewer than 1,000 votes. Educators tip those elections.
What You'll Receive as an ACE
- Weekly email updates every Wednesday, from late August through Election Day
- Candidate news — who's on our side and why, vetted by your own colleagues and fellow members
- Shareable social media graphics — ready to post, no design skills needed
- Ohio voting guides — deadlines, early voting, and absentee how-to
- Action opportunities — postcard writing parties, text banks, and more near you