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Parents United for Public Schools

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Parents United for Public Schools is a movement to build collective power to defend and transform public education.

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Parents United for Public Schools @ohparentsunited.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
A massive thank you to everyone who made our town hall in Grove City, #Ohio such a success! We will fight for our #students, our #teachers, and our state's future together ❤️
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Parents United for Public Schools @ohparentsunited.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
DID YOU KNOW Ohio's school funding system was first ruled unconstitutional in 1997, and has never been fixed? Now our kids are paying the price See recent local school cuts here: www.parentsunitedforpublicschools.com/fundingtip
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Parents United for Public Schools @ohparentsunited.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
PORTAGE COUNTY: Join us Tuesday 9/29 to learn how #school funding works in #Ohio, how state and federal cuts are impacting kids, and how we can make our voices heard: www.mobilize.us/ooc/event/10...
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Jess @jessexpress.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
#Ohio
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Parents United for Public Schools @ohparentsunited.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
South-Western City School Board member Dr. Kelly Dillon explains the urgent need to #SafeguardOurSchools from devastating federal budget cuts 💗 #Ohio #Education
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Parents United for Public Schools @ohparentsunited.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
#Ohio politicians have been cutting school funding for years. Local districts have tried to adapt, but they’re being forced to make increasingly painful cuts just to survive. We’re tracking #school cuts here: www.parentsunitedforpublicschools.com/fundingtip
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Parents United for Public Schools @ohparentsunited.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
TOMORROW (Wednesday 9/9) from 6-8 pm: Join South Western City Schools (SWCS) parents, educators, and neighbors to discuss the challenges facing our local public schools and what they mean for students: www.mobilize.us/ooc/event/10... #ohio
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Community Town Hall: the Cost of Shortchanging SWCS · OH Organizing Collaborative
Public schools are at a crossroads. As state and federal policymakers consider major changes to education funding and the future of public education, it's more important than ever for families and com...
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The Blade @toledonews.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
“Labor Day is a proud day. You look out for the unions, look out for the teachers, you look out for people.”
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Toledo Labor Day parade fills downtown with union support
Janet Ackerman and Mary Nowaczyk were toddlers when they first marched in Toledo’s Labor Day parade with their father, the late Frank Ackerman, and ...
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Policy Matters Ohio @policymattersohio.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Read the report: policymattersohio.org/state-of-wor...
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Parents United for Public Schools @ohparentsunited.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
Cuyahoga County: Don't miss this chance to have your voice heard! www.mobilize.us/ooc/event/10... #Berea #Ohio
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Parents United for Public Schools @ohparentsunited.bsky.social · 05/09/2026
Victory for Dayton parents! 🎉🎉 #Dayton Public School Board has passed a resolution urging Congressman Mike Carey to vote NO on any federal budget that cuts #school funding This resolution also strengthens the working relationship between local families and the board
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Parents United for Public Schools @ohparentsunited.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
South Western City School community! Come learn how recent policy decisions could impact our district, hear from local education leaders, ask questions, and make your voice heard: www.mobilize.us/ooc/event/10... #ohio #Columbus #grovecity
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Community Town Hall: the Cost of Shortchanging SWCS · OH Organizing Collaborative
Public schools are at a crossroads. As state and federal policymakers consider major changes to education funding and the future of public education, it's more important than ever for families and com...
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Parents United for Public Schools @ohparentsunited.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
If President Trump's proposed budget passes, #Ohio schools will lose $219 MILLION on top of state cuts #Dayton City Schools will lose $4 million‼️ Parents are urging the #Dayton School Board to pass a resolution telling Congressman Mike Turner to vote NO on any budget that cuts school funding
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Parents United for Public Schools @ohparentsunited.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
"When funding is reduced, the impact is not felt in Washington, DC. It's felt right here in #Dayton, Ohio" —Elexis Renner
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Parents United for Public Schools @ohparentsunited.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Parents are asking the Dayton Public School Board to pass a #SafeguardOurSchools resolution! This resolution urges Rep Mike Turner to say NO to the proposed federal budget that would cut $4 Million more from Dayton schools‼️ Ask your local school board to do the same: bit.ly/SafeguardOur...
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Parents United for Public Schools @ohparentsunited.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
After being shortchanged by Columbus politicians by $11M in order to gift a $600M stadium & new tax break to billionaires, Barberton Schools faces an ongoing fiscal emergency after voters rejected a tax levy, prompting additional staff cuts & highlighting systemic funding issues.
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Parents United for Public Schools @ohparentsunited.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Are you seeing your school district cut staff and services? Send us a tip so we can hold elected officials accountable for shortchanging our public schools by $2.75 billion. #education #ohpol #publicschools #schools www.parentsunitedforpublicschools.com/fundingtip
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Funding Tip — Parents United for Public Schools
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Parents United for Public Schools @ohparentsunited.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
After Columbus politicians voted to shortchange Canton City Schools by over $40M in order to gift a new $600M stadium and a tax break to billionaires, the district now looks to close beloved elementary school. #ohpol #education #publicschools www.cantonrep.com/story/news/e...
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Will Gibbs Elementary close? Canton City Board of Education to vote
The Canton City Board of Education will vote May 11 on whether to close Gibbs Elementary School as a way to save money.
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Parents United for Public Schools @ohparentsunited.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
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Parents United for Public Schools @ohparentsunited.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
As conflict overseas continues, Ohio school districts experience increasing costs for transporting public & private school students. "We're seeing about a $128,000 cost increase in our diesel fuel costs, which is about 27% jump from where we've been," Tracey Carson with Mason City Schools said.
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Parents United for Public Schools @ohparentsunited.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
President Trump's federal budget proposal aims to cut $219 million from Ohio public schools. Use this calculator to see how how your school district could lose under his plan and sign the petition to fight back! www.freethefuture.net/whats-at-stake
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What's At Stake — Free The Future
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Parents United for Public Schools @ohparentsunited.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
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Policy Matters Ohio @policymattersohio.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
We 💜 Public Schools! Join us next week for our webinar “Taxes and School Funding: property taxes, new federal tax policies and more.”   📚 Everyone who registers will get the recording and materials even if you can’t attend live! 📚   Register now: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Parents United for Public Schools @ohparentsunited.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
WORRIED. SCARED. READY TO FIGHT. Tuesday night, Athens parents, educators, and community members shared our fears about public schools and started building power.
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Parents United for Public Schools @ohparentsunited.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
“As I started getting involved with this organization, I learned that it is a battlefield for public schools right now.” - Amy Brinck, Athens PUPS Chapter Leader www.athensmessenger.com/news/parents...
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Parents United for Public Schools holds town hall at Athens Public Library
On Tuesday, parents, educators and advocates gathered at the Athens Public Library to ask a panel of experts about the challenges facing Ohio’s public schools.
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Parents United for Public Schools @ohparentsunited.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
After Ohio politicians shortchanged public schools by $2.75B to fund new tax breaks and a $600M stadium for billionaires, districts turn to the May ballot to maintain services for Ohio students.
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Parents United for Public Schools @ohparentsunited.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
After politicians voted in July to shortchange Cleveland Metropolitan School District by $157M in order to fund a new $600M football stadium for a billionaire, the district aims to cuts staff. #PassFairSchoolFunding signalcleveland.org/layoffs-for-...
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Layoffs for CMSD staff coming soon
CMSD says layoffs will help stave off a $50 million deficit. The teachers union called the cuts "completely unnecessary."
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Parents United for Public Schools @ohparentsunited.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
"Student transportation is just one of the many funding issues public schools across Ohio face amid a decline in state funding to the tune of $2.86 billion, according to @policymattersohio.bsky.social".
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Ohio's school funding formula affects Columbus City Schools | Student project
From busing private and charter school students to getting less state funding, Columbus City Schools has slashed its budget by some $50 million.
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Parents United for Public Schools @ohparentsunited.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
U.S. Education Department plans to move out of its building. Many call the move needless, symbolic reshuffling that could delay services, create confusion, and weaken protections. All at the expense of our kids.
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Policy Matters Ohio @policymattersohio.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
Federal $ help OH schools provide special ed, tutoring, career training & resources for schools serving high-poverty communities. Join @ohparentsunited.bsky.social in protecting federal $ that public school kids, families & communities count on. actionnetwork.org/petitions/sa...
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Safeguard Our Schools - Protect Federal Funding for our Schools
As President Trump prepares to release his next budget, Ohio's Congressional Delegation needs to hear from you. Federal funding helps Ohio schools provide services that many districts simply could not...
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Parents United for Public Schools @ohparentsunited.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
After Columbus politicians chose to shortchange Toledo Public Schools by $103M in July in order to gift a new billionaire tax break and $600M football stadium, the school district is now facing tough choices to address their new $68M budget shortfall. www.toledoblade.com/local/educat...
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Toledo schools weigh cuts amid shortfall
Facing a projected $68 million budget shortfall, a committee overseeing Toledo Public Schools’ transformation plan said it will weigh strong public support ...
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Parents United for Public Schools @ohparentsunited.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
After politicians voted to shortchange Lima City Schools by over $17 million in July, the district announces cutting 24 positions to address new budget deficit. www.hometownstations.com/news/allen_c...
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Lima City Schools to cut 24 staff positions to address budget deficit
Lima City Schools will cut more than 24 staff positions next school year to help reduce a $6 million budget deficit, with officials assuring student programs will remain unaffected.
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Parents United for Public Schools @ohparentsunited.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
After politicians voted to shortchange Lorain City Schools by $32M in July, the district faces financial hardship, cutting hundreds of positions and increasing class sizes. www.cleveland19.com/2026/03/20/l...
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Lorain City Schools forced to cut 167 staff positions amid multi-million dollar shortfall
Voters will decide on an 11-mill levy in May. The district said if the levy passes, it would have enough money to stabilize its finances. If it fails, the district warned cuts could reach an additiona...
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Parents United for Public Schools @ohparentsunited.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
As Trump prepares to release his next budget, Ohio's Congressional Delegation needs to hear from you! Sign the petition & send a clear message: protect federal funding for public education & invest in the success of Ohio’s students! actionnetwork.org/petitions/sa...
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Safeguard Our Schools - Protect Federal Funding for our Schools
As President Trump prepares to release his next budget, Ohio's Congressional Delegation needs to hear from you. Federal funding helps Ohio schools provide services that many districts simply could n...
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Congressman Greg Landsman @repgreglandsman.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Every child deserves the resources for educational and economic success. Proud to co-sponsor the IDEA Full Funding Act, which strengthens special education programs throughout the country.
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