OEA Statement on Cupp-Patterson Plan
March 25, 2019
For Immediate Release
Contact: Melissa Clark, (614) 309-4769 (cell)
OEA Welcomes Opportunity to Improve School Funding
COLUMBUS – OEA President Becky Higgins today commended the work of Representatives Bob Cupp (R – Lima) and John Patterson (D – Ashtabula) and members of the funding work group for tackling the way Ohio funds our students and schools.
“The current school funding formula is a patchwork of band-aids that does not provide adequate funding nor is it driven by what constitutes a high-quality education,” said Higgins.
“OEA believes that Ohio must enact a student-centered formula that is fair, adequate and predictable and that ensures that all students have the resources to succeed regardless of where they live or their family’s income. We look forward to working with Reps. Cupp and Patterson and other lawmakers toward that end during the course of the budget debate.”
The Ohio Education Association represents 122,000 teachers, faculty members and support professionals in Ohio’s public schools, colleges and universities.
OEA Applauds Governor’s Proposal to Expand Student Wrap-around Services
March 15, 2019 • COLUMBUS — Ohio Education Association President Becky Higgins said she is encouraged by Governor Mike DeWine’s pledge to invest in Ohio’s public schools and to do what it takes to support the students they serve.
“We are particularly pleased with the Governor’s proposal to invest hundreds of millions of dollars in a special fund for schools to form community partnerships to help at-risk students,” said Higgins. “As the Governor noted, educators believe that these so-called wrap-around services are critical to meeting student needs. By acknowledging the need to address student health, trauma and related issues, the Governor has demonstrated that he has listened to Ohio’s educators.”
“We of course need to see the details of the Governor’s budget to evaluate more fully his other proposals”
Higgins added: We are heartened by what he had to say today and we look forward to working with the administration and the legislature to ensure that adequate funds are provided to meet the needs of all K-12 students.”
The Ohio Education Association represents 122,000 teachers, faculty members and support professionals in Ohio’s public schools, colleges and universities.
Praise For Governor’s State of the State Address
(COLUMBUS, OH, MARCH 5, 2019)
Ohio Education Association President Becky Higgins today offered warm words for Governor Mike DeWine’s first state of the state address.
“It is clear from his speech that Governor DeWine cares about Ohio’s children and is ready to do what it takes to support our students,” said OEA President Becky Higgins.
“I want to thank the Governor for his recognition of Ohio’s dedicated teachers and the important role they play in the lives of their students. Too often, this is left unsaid by state leaders.”
“OEA members share the Governor’s commitment to expanding early childhood education, wrap-around services and providing additional resources to meet student needs.”
Higgins also added: “We look forward to working with the Governor and state legislators to achieve these shared goals.”
VIDEO: 2019 State of the State Address — Courtesy of ideastream®
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