Fair School Funding Plan
Coverage of Fair School Funding Plan in the Nexus archive.
- Book Bans, Censorship and Funding Fears Challenge Ohio Public School Librarians
Ohio public school librarians are expressing concerns over book bans, funding cuts, and the potential loss of their positions. Proposed legislation and budget reductions have led to fears about the future of school librarianship, with some professionals leaving the field due to financial uncertainties and shifting educational priorities.
- Book bans, censorship, and funding fears challenge Ohio public school librarians
Ohio public school librarians are concerned about book bans, censorship, and funding cuts that threaten their employment. Proposed legislation to restrict student reading choices and reduced public school funding have led librarians to fear job instability, while lawmakers shifted funds to private school vouchers instead of sustaining the Fair School Funding Plan.
- I went to Catholic school for 13 years. I still oppose Ohio’s private school voucher program
The author, a former Catholic school student, opposes Ohio’s private school voucher program, arguing it diverts public funds from public schools to private institutions, disproportionately benefiting existing private school families. They highlight that 90% of vouchers go to students already enrolled in private schools and criticize the program for harming public education resources and rural communities with limited school options.