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Education
Lake County’s 3 Card Monte Tax Levies on November 2026 Ballot
Here are the details on the 9 property tax and 3 income tax levies on the ballot for Lake County.
Editorial Opinion on K-12 Horror Stories
” It is the most powerful explanation of the destructiveness of trying to teach children to read using sight words that I have ever seen anywhere. And even more alarming, it demonstrates that the continued use of sight word teaching is planned demolition on the part of the American education industry.”…Linda Goudsmit
K-12 Horror Stories
“We are now supervising these employees who grew up in this new American culture and education system. They won’t come to work on time. Many NEVER take accountability for their actions or inaction.”
Mentor Mom Speaks Out…Wants the Truth Revealed
A former school board member wants the truth revealed.
Certified Questions and Issues for Lake County November Ballot
We have confirmed with the Lake County Board of Elections that there will be three (3) continuous earned income tax levies on the ballot in November. [(1.0%) Riverside, (,75%) Willoughby-Eastlake, and (1.25%) Painesville]
Public Education Gets a Failing Grade
“After climbing for 50 years, student achievement scores peaked in 1967. Sadly, they have been on a downward trend ever since…”…Michael Snyder
Riverside Board is “Good to Go” With Jimmielee Vires…They Still Want Your Money
Vires said that, if elected, he would focus on financial responsibility, community engagement, honesty and transparency. (No mention of not running into a lamppost while drunk)
What is a SERS Pickup?
We have wondered if citizens understand that their property taxes are paying for the employee portion of a school administrator’s pension benefits?
Can Public Schools Be Saved?
“NEA Works Harder Than Ever to Destroy Schools and Children”…Linda Harvey
Failing Public Education
“Seventy percent of American students cannot read or do math at grade level.”…Deplorable Daily
Raising Free-Thinking Children Amid Societal Madness
“TV, movies, popular culture, government schools, and many factors mold the minds of today’s kids. Unfortunately, these institutions are rotten to the core.”…Doug Casey
Get Ready To Rally…Do You Support Cutting Property Taxes?
Commissioner Plecnik is a strong advocate for the people and will vote to continue the reduction in the property taxes. Beverage and McIntosh are the unknowns at this time.
Timberlake Mayor John Marra Inquires About W-E School’s Agreement With Lighthouse Media
“I recently reviewed the Memorandum of Understanding Item 8c between the Willoughby-Eastlake City School District and Lighthouse Media Services, LLC regarding the use of office space within the Board of Education building passed at last evenings school board meeting 6-0 with no discussion.”…Mayor John Marra
Should School Districts Use Professional Help to Pass Levies?
SOS is a nonprofit organization whose purpose is to provide winning strategies and advice to levy campaigns.
ThinkFast Interactive Engages Lake County Students in Mental Health and Substance Use Prevention
The presentations reinforce important facts, including that mental health is something everyone has, that most challenges begin early in life, and that early support can make a lasting difference.
Oh, What A Tangled Web Of Deception Being Spun By W-E Superintendent
We would suggest that all concerned citizens contact all of the school board members and Mr. Ward and express your concerns about the demands to not support the continued reduction in property taxes.
Commissioner Plecnik Speaks to the Patriots at LCLC
This is a video of Commissioner Plecnik speaking at the Lake County Liberty Coalition on April 28, 2026.
Home Education Must Be “Equivalent” to Public School: Lawmakers
“A Connecticut bill would require homeschoolers to get government approval and meet vague standards, igniting backlash as an attack on parental rights. The formula is being used across the US.”…Alex Newman
Riverside School District Needs More Money
Our goal is to provide the voters in the Riverside School District with just the facts and to let them draw their own conclusion on the role of public education, and the appropriateness of what is proposed for the future.
The Missing Piece in Christian Education
“So, we need to stay focused on what our education is about. It’s about training the future. It’s about training the citizens of the Kingdom of God to take that citizenship seriously.” ~ Mark Rushdoony
Chasing Sales Can Be Very Profitable For Public Schools
Ohio Revised Code Section 5715.19 provides the details authorizing the school district to secure every $ they deem is available to them.
The Public School Crisis: Higher Payrolls Associated with Worse Student Performance
“Our review of 12,531 school districts across the country shows a negative correlation between overhead and student performance. In other words, districts that spent more on teacher and administrative pay saw their students’ standardized test scores drop.”
Geauga Schools Panic Over Abolishing Property Tax, the Solution May Be in The May Primary
“It is a sentiment shared by most in political power currently, who have no idea how the state would fund services without property taxes. However, the answer to that question is directly tied to the upcoming Republican Primary and the direction the state will take in 2026.”…Jeff Skinner
Chasing Sales By School Boards Just Got A Bit More Transparent
School Boards must now vote publicly to chase sales, notify the taxpayers first, justify it, and document everything.