Honesty for Ohio Education

Ensuring every student in Ohio has the freedom to learn and grow in a welcoming, supportive environment.

Established in the summer of 2021, Honesty for Ohio Education is a nonpartisan, statewide coalition that believes every student deserves an honest high-quality education grounded in truth, facts, and diverse perspectives regardless of race, identity, background, or zip code. The coalition serves as a centralized network to educate, advocate, and build community around honest education; the affirmation of all identities, cultures, and lived experiences; and protecting the rights and safety of all students, families, and educators. We do this important work at three critical access points to education: the Ohio Statehouse, the State Board of Education, and local school districts. Our mission is guided by shared values and community agreements, and rooted in a Race Class Narrative framework. Born from a grassroots effort to combat extremist censorship legislation imported into the Ohio Statehouse, today, Honesty partners with more than 70 organizations and thousands of students, families, educators, and stakeholders to advance an honest, inclusive education agenda, strong public schools, and build a multiracial democracy.