He believes it has the potential to nearly eliminate the funding disparity between districts that the Ohio Supreme Court ruled unconstitutional in 1997.
Hannah News Service | Columbus, Ohio - 1 views
Ohio Smart Schools - 0 views
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Ohio voters turn down tax hikes for schools, while state cuts loom | cleveland.com - 0 views
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"Elections and politics really should not have a major influence on school funding,"
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This is so true. We can't let the fate of our children rest in the hands of voters every 2-3 years. There needs to be more stability in funding if we hope to do what's best for kids.
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Something's got to give, and in their opinion, it has to be public school employees' salaries and benefits, which typically account for 85 percent of district budgets.
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Research: Class Size Does Matter - California Teachers Association - 1 views
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There is clear evidence that smaller class sizes raise student achievement, and the positive effect is even more prominent in schools serving predominantly low-income students.
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Every budget cut of $1 billion statewide is equivalent to raising class sizes by 5%.
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“Class size reduction is widely popular with parents and school staff, many of whom report marked improvements in classroom learning environments and working conditions for teachers.”
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"There is clear evidence that smaller class sizes raise student achievement, and the positive effect is even more prominent in schools serving predominantly low-income students."
Ohio's Current School Funding System - 2 views
Bridging Differences - Education Week - 0 views
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Small Class Size: What the Research Says - 1 views
Editorial: Control Compensation to Solve School Funding Crisis in Grandview - 1 views
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Read and replace Grandview with Green. Discuss.
