Public Education Matters

Most Ohioans believe all children deserve an honest and reflective education that allows them to learn critical thinking skills and become strong future leaders. But, as part of a nationally coordinated and funded effort to manufacture cultural wedge issues and distract from the things that really matter for our schools, some politicians are trying to push through dangerous legislation that would hurt Ohio kids. Honesty for Ohio Education founding director Cynthia Peeples says the time to mobilize to stop House Bill 327 is right now.

• Cynthia Peeples - Honesty for Ohio Education
  • Cynthia Peeples is the founding director of Honesty for Ohio Education, a nonpartisan statewide coalition ensuring every child receives an honest high-quality education grounded in facts and diverse perspectives. She serves on the state board of the League of Women Voters Ohio, leads the League’s Northeast Ohio REAL TALK program, co-leads the Akron NAACP ACT-SO program, and serves on the board of the Akron Civic Theatre. Cynthia has a background in community outreach and broadcast journalism.

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