Public Education Matters because...

<p>Public Education Matters; it's the heart of it all. In the Season 3 finale, we reflect on the challenges and victories over the last school year as well as the opportunities that lie ahead as educators across the state join with parents and community leaders to show the world why Public Education Matters in Ohio. Ohio Education Association President Scott DiMauro shares his thoughts about why Public Education Matters to him, and how the issues of equity, educator recruitment and retention, collective advocacy, and access to a high quality-education for every child without exception all tie back to that important central theme. </p><p><strong>SHARE YOUR PERSPECTIVE | </strong>If you'd like to add your voice to the many others who are telling the world why Public Education Matters in Ohio, <a href="https://ohea.soapboxx.us/question/public_education_matters"><strong>please record a short video on Soapboxx</strong></a> to share your thoughts. You can do it from your mobile or desktop device, and it's as easy as clicking on the blue 'Record Your Video' button and saying a few sentences about why Public Education Matters to you. <a href="https://ohea.soapboxx.us/question/public_education_matters"><strong>Click here to get started.</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Featured Education Matters guests: </strong></p><ul> <li> <strong>Scott DiMauro</strong>, Ohio Education Association President<ul> <li>A high school social studies teacher from Worthington, Scott DiMauro was elected President of the OEA in 2019 after having served as vice president for six years. Over his 32-year career as an educator, Scott has worked to provide students the critical thinking and decision-making skills they need to be successful citizens in our democratic society. He has likewise advocated for students, educators and strong public schools at all levels of his union.<br>Prior to becoming a full-time OEA officer, Scott served for nine years as President of Central OEA/NEA, and has experience as president of his local, as a memb