Ohio’s current approach to school funding (K-12) has several strengths, including its ability to drive more state aid to disadvantaged districts and to add dollars for students with greater educational needs. But in a time when Ohio’s budget – like that of many other states – is stretched thin, policy makers need to ensure that every dollar is being well spent. As state lawmakers debate Ohio’s biennial budget, thoughtful analysis is more important than ever.
This event coincides with the release of Fordham’s latest research report, A Formula That Works. Conducted by national education policy experts at Bellwether Education Partners, this analysis is a deep dive into Ohio’s education funding policies and includes several recommendations for improvement. The study touches on questions such as: How well does Ohio’s funding system promote fairness and efficiency to all schools and districts? How can policy makers better ensure that all students have the resources needed to reach their goals? And what are the most critical policy issues that legislators should concentrate on as the budget debate proceeds this spring?
PRESENTER |
 | Jennifer O’Neal Schiess Associate Partner and report co-author Bellwether Education Partners |
PANELISTS |
 | The Honorable Ryan Smith Ohio House of Representatives Chair, House Finance Committee |
 | The Honorable Matt Huffman Ohio Senate Member, Senate Education Committee |
 | Timothy Keen Director Ohio Office of Budget and Management |
 | Howard Fleeter Owner Howard Fleeter & Associates |
 | Barbara Mattei-Smith Director of Performance and Accountability Cincinnati City Schools |
MODERATOR |
 | Chad L. Aldis Vice President for Ohio Policy and Advocacy Thomas B. Fordham Institute |
