Response to the Reforms

What people are saying about the Education Opportunity Act

Strides made to improve education in Ohio

“The reform…makes our opportunity for a new educational foundation for the students of Ohio a reality.”

- Michael L. Collins
Member of the State Board of Education, 9th District

School reforms prepare Ohio children for success

“The education reform plan proposed by Gov. Strickland and adopted by the Ohio Legislature positions schools to better meet the needs of all students.”

- Deborah S. Delisle
Superintendent of Public Instruction, Ohio Department of Education

State Representative Williams gives go to vote yes on new school state budget

“Strickland’s budget comprises the largest investment in our children’s education in the history of our state. The budget also raises school standards and increases accountability to make our schools the best in the nation and help turn our economy around,”

-Representatives Brian Williams, Mike Moran and Vern Sykes

State Budget Puts Students, Economic Future First

“…groundbreaking…”

“…focuses academics on 21st century skills, delivering the knowledge and skills students will need to thrive in the world’s future workforce.” (July 13, 2009) In a groundbreaking move to create a stronger future for Ohio students, legislators agreed today to transform the state’s public education system in terms of both funding and academic approach.

-The Ohio Federation of Teachers, The American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO

Governor’s Statement on Legislative Passage of Bipartisan State Budget Bill

“Despite the economic challenges, this budget includes a comprehensive plan to build our education system anew. For the first time since Ohio’s education system was declared unconstitutional, the legislature has voted to establish a constitutional funding system that utilizes research to identify what students need to be successful. The comprehensive classroom reforms included in our plan will improve the quality of our teachers, tests, and curriculum. All schools will meet strict spending accountability standards. All students will learn the skills that cutting-edge businesses look for in the people they hire. And our plan will reduce the burden on local property taxes as the evidence based model is phased in.

-Governor Ted Strickland

Ohio Education Association endorses House budget bill

The governor’s plan, with many positive improvements made before it was passed by the Ohio House of Representatives April 29, provides a number of measures designed to transform Ohio public schools for the 21st century. The OEA Resolution said the plan “represents an historic opportunity to improve public education in Ohio and provide the resources needed to provide a high-quality education to all Ohioans.”

-The Ohio Education Association