Supporting HBCUs and future educators of color

<p><em>On April 22, 2023, some of the best college basketball players from around Ohio will go head-to-head against some of the best athletes from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in the country on the Ohio State Campus in Columbus. But the athleticism on display during that matchup is only a small part of the purpose for this year's Classic for Columbus event, which also promotes education, economic development and diversity, while providing a platform to potentially bring more educators of color into the profession. The Classic for Columbus CEO and President explains.</em></p><p><br><strong>LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CLASSIC| </strong><a href="https://www.classicforcolumbus.com/"><strong>Click here</strong></a> for the full schedule of activities at this year's Classic for Columbus and more information about how the Classic supports HBCUs and scholarships at other higher education institutions. </p><p><br><strong>GET TICKETS | </strong>OEA members can take advantage of a 'buy two, get one free' ticket promotion if they purchase tickets for themselves and their families before March 24. Use this link to <strong>get three tickets for the price of two</strong> through the Classic for Columbus site: <a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ticketmaster.com%2Fevent%2F05005D7EA9662D43%3Fdid%3Doeaedu&amp;data=05%7C01%7Colmstedk%40ohea.org%7C2c6afcb6975e4c45ba8808db1039d475%7Cf3d8786b12b8438186e770ef825dfdfe%7C0%7C0%7C638121612837005072%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=obIup%2FKHD4GTikZZLX%2BBKmu0esU8TuWzUdCnCqbcWbU%3D&amp;reserved=0"><strong>https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/05005D7EA9662D43?did=oeaedu</strong></a><strong></strong></p><p>Featured Education Matters guest: </p><ul><li>John Pace, Classic for Columbus CEO &amp; President<ul><li>John Pace is CEO/President of Classic For Columbus (CFC) based in Columbus, Ohio. The organization's mission is to promote education, ec