School’s Almost Out, But Are Ohio’s Schools Passing?

Written by: Marian Harris on May 15, 2007 6:48 PM EDT

The school year is coming to a close, and as Ohio’s children are getting their final grades, our public education system is barely passing. 

Ohio’s Marks:

Ø      The state ranks 20th in state funding for high school students [Alliance for Excellent Education, 2005];

Ø      Ohio’s school funding system has been unconstitutional since March 1997.[The Ohio Coalition for Equity and Adequacy in School Funding , 2003]

Ø      Ohio ranks 4th in the nation in the number of charter schools [Ohio Education Association, 2006]; and

Ø      Only 31% of Ohio students are academically ready for college: 35% of white students, 13% of Hispanic students and 15% of blacks. [Alliance for Excellent Education, 2005]  

Please join us on Thursday, May 31st from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm for a public forum to discuss the state of education and what is being done to improve the system.   To RSVP, please sign up http://www.dfalink.com/event.php?id=20345  

America Votes, ProgressOhio, DFA-Central Ohio and PDA Central Ohio are sponsoring the event and bringing in experts from the education community.   Confirmed Speakers Are: 

o       Darold Johnson, Government Affairs Director of the Ohio Federation of Teachers 

o       State Representative Tracy Maxwell Heard (HD 26), sits on the House Education Committee 

Event Details:

When:  Thursday, May 31st from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Where:  ProgressOhio Office, 265 S. 3rd Street Columbus, OH 43215Parking:  On Street or in City Center Parking Lot 

Light refreshments will be available.   

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