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Support Am Sub. HB 1
The Ohio Senate will vote the first week of June on a budget that could include using the old funding formula and contain no education reform plan. The old funding formula could put Federal dollars at risk and will primarily serve to help community schools. The old formula keeps school districts on the ballot and will not provide funding to improve teacher quality and student performance needed to prepare students for the 21st century. We must act NOW and urge members of the Ohio Senate to keep the evidence based model in place.
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Subject: Support Governor's Education Reform
Dear [ Decision Maker ] ,
I am a (teacher, parent) and I want all children (including my students/son/daughter/children or grandchild) to succeed in a 21st century economy. Ohio has made efforts to improve education in recent years, but now faces an enormous opportunity to transform and integrate our education system to a higher level so that all students are well-prepared to be vital, active and productive citizens in the future.
I urge you to adopt the education reforms in Amended Substitute House Bill 1 and provide the proper support and resources to implement the educational reforms outlined in the reform plan.
Sincerely,
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Campaign Launched:
May 27, 2009
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Ohio’s Economy Succeeds When Ohio’s Schools Succeed
The Ohio Federation of Teachers supports the work of the Governor and the House Primary and Secondary Education Committee to develop a plan that prepares every student for a 21st century economy. There is no question that education is the key to Ohio’s future economic prosperity. High performing schools will strengthen our workforce and attract businesses to Ohio.
Ohio Evidence Based Model
While the Ohio Evidence Based Model was developed independent of Doctors Allan Odden and Lawrence Picus, it has many elements of the reforms they have developed for other states. Ohio’s plan does the following:
1) Focuses on the importance of kindergarten and pre-school programs, especially for economically disadvantaged pupils and smaller class sizes for these grades.
2) Emphasizes increased rigor in core subject areas.
3) Focuses on improved teaching in core subjects and increased rigor in middle school.
4) Focuses on professional development and concentration on continuous improvement in the instruction methods used in core subjects.
5) Provides one-on-one tutoring over remedial classes for struggling pupils.
6) Seeks a more coordinated delivery of direct support services for pupils -health, counseling, and social work.
7) Supports strong leadership around data-based decision-making and improving the instructional program, by the superintendent, the principal and teacher leaders.
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