Ohio lawmakers are putting our students' future at risk. If they don't pass a budget by December 31, 2009, Ohio schools will lose $1.7 billion in funding — the largest reduction in aid to public education in Ohio's history.
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Senate inaction poses largest education cuts in Ohio history
If the Ohio Senate fails to act on House Bill 318 by December 31, Ohio's constitution will require Governor Ted Strickland’s staff to begin cutting state aid to local school districts by $50 million per month, the largest education cutback... Read More
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Budget Solution Heads to Senate
On October 21, the Ohio House of Representatives voted 55-44 to pass a bill freezing income tax rates at 2008 levels for two years, sending the solution to the Ohio Senate. Read More
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Evidence for Excellence
The Ohio Evidence-Based Model provides better opportunities for students, including all-day kindergarten and smaller class sizes in the early grades — strategies that can help improve graduation rates and long-term earnings. Read More
Senate inaction poses largest education cuts in Ohio history
If the Ohio Senate fails to act on House Bill 318 by December 31, Ohio's constitution will require Governor Ted Strickland’s staff to begin cutting state aid to local school districts by $50 million per month, the largest education cutback... Read More
Budget Solution Heads to Senate
On October 21, the Ohio House of Representatives voted 55-44 to pass a bill freezing income tax rates at 2008 levels for two years, sending the solution to the Ohio Senate. Read More
Evidence for Excellence
The Ohio Evidence-Based Model provides better opportunities for students, including all-day kindergarten and smaller class sizes in the early grades — strategies that can help improve graduation rates and long-term earnings. Read More
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Education and the Economy
It is a new world of global competition, changing economics and rapid change. To compete, Ohioans need a highly skilled work force. A strong Ohio must begin in the classroom. We will have to transform teaching and learning. Learn More
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A Constitutional System!
The Ohio Supreme Court ruled Ohio's students have a constitutional right to a quality public education. The new state budget directly addresses the ruling by fixing Ohio's school funding system and enacting comprehensive reforms and improvements. Learn More
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A 21st Century System
Ohio's 21st century system of public education will lead to higher quality, higher standards and fair and equitable funding. aligning with new Ohio academic standards that call for innovation, creativity and 21st century skills. Learn More
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It's Time to Get Involved!
We need educators, parents, communities and policy makers to shape Ohio's education transformation. Learn More