The Ohio Republican Party and Chairman Alex Triantafilou are calling out Amy “Dr. Lockdown” Acton for speaking out of both sides of her mouth when it comes to politics in Ohio’s classrooms. Independent reporting from The Daily Signal has already exposed Acton’s silence on NEA-backed political training sessions—despite her loud attacks on science-based prenatal education like the Baby Olivia Act.
Acton loudly attacked the Baby Olivia Act as “national political battles playing out,” yet she has remained silent on the National Education Association’s political training materials that promote ideological narratives, activist messaging, and literature that labels conservative families as “villains.”
“Amy Acton loves to lecture others about political battles in schools, but her silence on the NEA’s political agenda is deafening,” said Chairman Alex Triantafilou. “If she truly opposes politics in the classroom, she should apply that standard consistently, not only when it suits her political beliefs. Ohioans deserve clear and honest answers.”
While Acton criticizes a bill that teaches students basic scientific facts about prenatal development, newly revealed NEA documents show the union pushing training programs that encourage teachers to adopt ideological viewpoints, identity-based messaging strategies, and political narratives. Despite these findings, Acton has chosen not to comment.
If Dr. Lockdown is serious about removing political agendas from Ohio’s classrooms, she must answer a straightforward question:
Does she support the NEA’s political materials being introduced to Ohio educators, yes or no?
“The Baby Olivia Act is a science-based resource that helps Ohio students learn accurate facts about prenatal development,” said Representative Melanie Miller, sponsor of the Baby Olivia Act. “It was built through bipartisan work focused on what’s best for kids, so it’s disappointing to see political agitators try to stir up controversy instead of supporting stronger classroom standards.”
A candidate for governor should not decide when “politics in education” matters based on personal preference. Amy Acton’s selective outrage reveals a clear double standard. Ohio parents have every right to question why she speaks loudly on one issue while remaining completely silent on another.
The Ohio Republican Party will continue to stand with parents, educators, and lawmakers who are committed to transparency, educational integrity, and keeping classrooms focused on learning rather than political agendas.
