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The Campaign for Our Shared Future Calls for Bipartisan Commitment to Child-Centered Education

Anti-equity extremists got schooled by leaders committed to helping all students succeed

The Campaign for Our Shared Future Condemns Attacks on AP African American Studies during Black History Month

Today, on the first day of Black History Month, the Campaign for Our Shared Future (COSF) Executive Director Heather Harding, Ed.D. released the following statement in response to recent attacks on the new Advanced Placement (AP) African American Studies course

Free speech group says ‘chilling’ Texas bill would restrict books in schools

A national free speech organization is raising alarm over Texas lawmakers’ “dangerous escalation” of efforts to restrict what books are available to students at school.

The Campaign for Our Shared Future’s Statement: Midterm Election’s Impact on Public Education

Today, Campaign for Our Shared Future Executive Director Heather Harding released the following statement celebrating voter turnout during pivotal election for public schools:

The Campaign for Our Shared Future’s Statement Following Roundtable Discussion in Ohio on Midterm Elections Impact on Public Education

Today, the Campaign for Our Shared Future’s Executive Director Heather Harding participated in a roundtable discussion with Ohio education leaders and students on the impact of the midterm elections on public education.

The Campaign for Our Shared Future’s Statement On Historically Low Scores on Nation’s Report Card

Today, Campaign for Our Shared Future Executive Director Heather Harding released the following statement in response to the “massive drop” in test scores on the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) Report Card.

Group slams Ohio lawmakers' transgender sports ban proposal as 'genital exam' bill

A national education nonprofit is running two television ads in Ohio that slam state lawmakers for a bill that could require student athletes to undergo "internal and external" exams of their reproductive anatomy.

Campaign for Our Shared Future Announces a $300,000 Ad Buy In Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Missouri

The ads condemn divisive anti-education efforts by radical politicians

Campaign for Our Shared Future anuncia una compra de anuncios de $300,000 en Ohio, Pensilvania y Missouri

The Campaign for Our Shared Future anunció una compra de anuncios de $300,000 en Ohio, Pennsylvania y Missouri, condenando los esfuerzos divisivos contra la educación.

Campaign for Our Shared Future Lanza Fuerza de Acción Compuesta por Estudiantes

El grupo de estudiantes reúne a líderes estudiantiles de todo el país que se preocupan profundamente por proteger una educación K-12 de alta calidad que se centre en las necesidades de ellos y sus compañeros.

Campaign for Our Shared Future Launches Student Task Force

The task force convenes student leaders from across the country who care deeply about protecting a high-quality K-12 education that centers the needs of them and their peers.

Congressional Resolution Condemns Nationwide Book Banning Efforts

In honor of Banned Books Week, the resolution seeks to recognize the “alarming threats to freedom of expression” sweeping the country

School board races get national attention as Youngkin mulls endorsements

"Across the country extremists and opportunistic politicians are manufacturing controversies to sow distrust, promote outrage and advance their personal agenda," said Heather Harding.

Touting Education Record, DeSantis Outlines Agenda for Beating the ‘Elites’

In a new education report card, Florida ranks first on issues conservatives think can help them beat Democrats in midterms

Opinion: 'We need to keep politicians' hands off our daughters.' Anti-trans bills hateful.

Earlier this summer, politicians in the Ohio General Assembly introduced a bill that would have required any female student athlete to have a full external and internal genital inspection if accused or suspected of being transgender.

Opinion: I'm working to ensure our education system puts kids ahead of politics

A mother and leading education advocate explains what work is being done in support of educators and parents of children returning to polarized and politicized schools.

‘They’re trying to distract and divide us’

A new national nonprofit is organizing parents, teachers and students in Michigan to fight right-wing activism in education.

Campaign for Our Shared Future’s Statement On Recent Inaccurate Reporting

Due to inaccuracies in recent reporting, we would like to provide clarity on our work and operations.

Heather Harding Joins Campaign for Our Shared Future As Executive Director

Harding is a lifelong educator with experience in nonprofit management and professional development.

Politicians should stop using children as political punching bags

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s recent signing of the “Don’t Say Gay” bill was a body blow to the LGBTQ+ community — particularly for those of us who trust in our schools to provide a safe and welcoming space for our children.