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School Funding Matters compares two school funding models under discussion in Ohio: the weighted student funding approach as outlined in the Fordham Foundation report Fund the Child and the Ohio Evidence-Based Model proposed by Gov. Ted Strickland.
In a review of the Ohio Evidence-Based Model, the school funding experts who created the evidence-based school funding model that served as the basis of Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland's proposed education plan say the governor's proposal "represents a major step forward in Ohio school finance and educational accountability." Researchers Lawrence O. Picus and Allan Odden praise Ohio's model as a strong adaptation of their evidence-based model.
Also of interest Policy reports identify two major changes needed to successfully reform Ohio's unconstitutional school funding system.
"The Importance of Costing out a Quality Education in Ohio: Why Evidence-based should be Ohio's Choice" identifies an evidence-based model as the best method for determining school funding levels for Ohio.
"Property Taxes for Funding Public Education: Ohio's Unique Method for Controlling Tax Increases" explains unintended consequences of the property tax restrictions created by House Bill 920 and possible solutions.
Public opinion poll shows the Ohioans support many proposed education changes but are wary about funding proposals.
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