Education

A Paradigm Shift in Public Education is Needed….here is one idea

Thanks to Lobbyist Siobhan for letting us know about Gregg Lawson, of the Buckeye Institute, speaking out for universal school vouchers.  Here is a link to a web-site that details their ideas about Education Savings Accounts. http://theohiostar.com/2018/09/16/ohio-think-tank-recommends-politicians-end-education-by-zip-code-and-go-for-real-reform/ The State legislators… Read More ›

Proposed Wickliffe Property Tax Increase….it is a killer for seniors on fixed incomes!!!

Thanks to Lobbyist Kim for the “heads up” on a proposed Wickliffe school board property tax increase. http://www.news-herald.com/general-news/20180630/wickliffe-school-board-reconsiders-options-for-future-building-needs?source=most_viewed We need to get the word out to our friends in Wickliffe.  The proposal is for 6.49 mill increase. Remember our calculations… Read More ›

Public School Teachers’ Pay…..

Here is an interesting article on public school teachers’ pay. https://www.nationalreview.com/2018/06/teacher-pay-inefficient-not-too-low-correct-structural-issues/ Here is an excerpt of the article that stood out to me: ” Teachers may be middle-class employees, but they’re upper-middle-class retirees.” “Teachers’ fringe benefits weren’t always that generous. According… Read More ›