Category archive for ‘Education’ rss

  • News Reports: Details of Kasich education plan emerge

    Not set for official introduction until tomorrow, a number of details have come to light about what to expect from Governor Kasich’s education legislation. We have a copy of the amendments related to reforming Cleveland schools and a first look at other reforms included in the bill.

    3/13/12 • (0)

  • Budget Preview: education policy

    In another preview of the Governor’s upcoming budget bill, we learned yesterday the package will include key reforms sought by Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson, many of which resemble provisions in SB5. Do we also detect hints that Kasich has big plans for changing education in all of Ohio’s urban areas? He’s going to need Democratic support to give him cover, but will it be a bigger fight than Legislators want to take up in an election year?

    3/06/12 • (0)

  • What to look for in a casino deal

    We preview the Governor’s big casino announcement and what (little) leverage he had going into the negotiations. As they say in gambling, the house always wins. But we do expect the deal will help education funding in this budget.

    6/15/11 • (1)

  • Surprise! GOP targets new money to rich school districts

    This week, the Ohio Senate, like their House counterparts before them, found more money and found a way to send it to the rich school districts they represent. We’ll show you how.

    6/05/11 • (3)

  • From the Department of Huh? Republicans continue to say no more money should be spent on schools and local governments

    With everyone expecting their to be more money available for schools and local governments in coming weeks why is the Governor continuing to say that he will veto any more money directed to schools and local governments?

    6/03/11 • (3)

  • David Brennan clear loser in Senate budget amendments

    The Senate Finance Committee released the changes they plan to make to the House passed version and it looks like the Senate didn’t get the memo about going along with the clear giveaway to David Brennan. Trouble in Republican paradise?

    5/31/11 • (2)

  • Kasich’s Casino consultants to get $15 million from public education

    The Governor is paying up to $15 milllion to consultants to “advise” him about casinos in Ohio. Casinos the voters already approved. And he’s paying it out of Lottery proceeds that are Constitutionally required to be spent on public education. How is that legal? Yeah, we’re not sure either.

    5/15/11 • (0)

  • New report highlights wasteful state spending on E-schools

    A new report out today by Innovation Ohio once again shows the horrible return on investment the state receives from funding E-schools. Once viewed as an viable alternative for students this report shows that these schools are failing students at alarmingly high rate and cost the state twice as much.

    5/12/11 • (2)

  • Breaking News: Kasich still sort of a jerk, can’t explain his own budget

    Governor Kasich held a press event yesterday where he attempted to rally support for his budget. Instead we get a bunch of great quotes and glimpse into the true nature of our Governor. It isn’t all that pretty.

    5/10/11 • (4)

  • Plain Dealer on Charter School Amendments

    If you missed Brent Larkin’s Saturday editorial in the Plain Dealer, decrying the House Republicans and the sweetheart package of amendments inserted into the State budget on behalf of White Hat Management’s David Brennan, you need to read it now. We eagerly look forward to the Senate debate to see if education advocates can win the day over profiteers.

    5/09/11 • (0)