Ohio is leading the wayIn recognition of the success of our fight to reform our public education system, Ohio has been named the recipient of the Frank Newman Award for State Innovation by the Education Commission of the States!Message from Executive Director One recent national poll found that 97% of Americans agree that all children have a right to an excellent education. This nation values the core principles of justice, fairness and the idea that all children should start on a level playing field; where through hard work and dedication, the American Dream may be realized by anyone. Unfortunately for many in Ohio, that dream is being denied. |
The Crisis in State Funding of EducationThe Ohio General Assembly passed and Governor Strickland signed a two-year budget in July 2009 that included a plan to place Video Lottery Terminals (slot machines) at 7 racetracks across Ohio. It was expected that these VLT’s would raise up to $933 million over the two-year budget. The Ohio Supreme Court ruled that citizens could challenge this budget item by collecting enough official signatures to let the voters decide whether they supported the VLT’s. By allowing a vote that would not take place until November 2010 the state cannot earn funds from the VLT’s. This means that there is a gap of $933 million in the state budget. Ohio Youth Voices has produced a guide to understanding how the state’s funding conflict impacts education in Ohio. Click here to download The Crisis in State Funding of Education. Our Ohio AgendaPublic education is the keystone to our democracy, economy, and social cohesion. Ohio’s economic competitiveness is linked to a pre-kindergarten to college public education system that prepares every child to be a creative, analytic and critical thinker. |
- Highlights from the Education Voters February Event.
Highlights from the Education Voters February Event - In recognition of the success of our fight to reform our public education system, Ohio has been named the recipient of the Frank Newman Award for State Innovation by the Education Commission of the States!
Ohio is leading the way - Please join us in Cleveland on Friday, February 19 as we celebrate Ohio’s commitment to providing a quality education for every child.
Join Us February 19 - Ohio Youth Voices has produced a guide to understanding how the state’s funding conflict impacts education in Ohio.
The Crisis in State Funding of Education - A new report — “Reclaiming the Education Charter: Ohio’s Experiment with Charter Schooling” — reviews Ohio’s experience with charter schooling.
Reclaiming the Education Charter
- Join Us February 19
- Listening Tour
- Listening Forum April 9, 2009
- Videos from Reception
- Tune In: Ohioans talk with Gov. Strickland about our schools