OUR OPINION: Don't blame schools for problems

Mansfield News Journal:

If there's one consistent trait of Ohio's governors, it's their desire to leave a personal mark on the state's education system.

Former Democratic Gov. Ted Strickland wanted a longer school year, tougher standards and greater college access in his multi-faceted plan that never got off the ground thanks to politics and the state's budget crunch.

Now, his successor Republican John Kasich wants to change the game with his own ambitious ideas, including:

» Publicly ranking Ohio schools and rewarding those in the top 10 percent, while punishing those in the bottom 5.

» Creating "innovation" schools that, with staff and school board agreement, could get rid of most rules and create their own, possibly including longer class time.

Posted by Jim Zellmer at April 17, 2011 2:07 AM
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