From a CURE commenter…

Local voters, here is some information from a CURE commenter you may find of interest.

Sarah (Sally) Roberts will be our luncheon guest Oct 16; The other 3 candidates have already spoken:
https://www.facebook.com/ExchangeClubofDayton
DDN voters guide:
http://vote.daytondailynews.com/race-detail.do?id=13532592
LWV voters guide:
http://onyourballot.vote411.org/race-detail.do?id=12622234#.VDVsy_ldUZe
Statewide perspective:
http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2014/10/05/democrats-want-to-shift-state-board-of-education.html

November 2014

Elections are just around the corner. Please take time to educate yourself. When it comes to public education, corporate reformers come in all shapes, sizes, and political parties. Take time to read up on the candidates for Governor and for the State Board of Education.

To find out information about registering to vote, where to vote, and who is on the ballot, visit the Montgomery County Board of Elections.

The 3rd District’s State School Board candidates are:

A.J. Wagner: Former judge appointed by Governor Kasich in August 2014.

Sarah L. Roberts: Former teacher and OEA member opposed to high-stakes testing.

Mary Pritchard: Conservative who opposes Common Core.

Charlotte D. McGuire

 

 

Community Education Wrap-Up Part 2

As promised, Centerville’s Director of Curriculum has posted his presentation from June 19th online. You can view his PDF presentations on Common Core and the Third Grade Guarantee here.

Community Meeting Tonight

Common Core and The Third Grade Guarantee don’t just affect Centerville, but the entire state. Don’t miss this important, informational meeting tonight!

Co-Sponsored by the Washington – Centerville Library and Centerville City Schools

Thursday, June 19, 2014 (7:00 – 8:00 PM)

Cline Elementary Auditorium

99 Virginia Avenue

CURE meeting June 16

Are you the parent of a Montgomery County Public Education student? Join other parents interested in the state of public education for an informal discussion. We will meet in the Community Room at the Centerville Panera on Rt. 48 on Monday, June 16 at 7pm to discuss activism on the local level. How do we support teachers and public education? How can we affect change in public education policy? What kind of presence do we want in our community? What kind of questions do we want to ask at Centerville City Schools’ public education forum on June 19th? Hope to see you there.

Educational Community Meeting Agenda

Co-Sponsored by the Washington – Centerville Library and Centerville City Schools

Thursday, June 19, 2014 (7:00 – 8:00 PM)

Cline Elementary Auditorium

99 Virginia Avenue

 

1. Welcome

2. Opening Comments

Dr. Tom Lasley – “Learn to Earn”

Senator Peggy Lehner

3. Presentation – Centerville Schools & Washington –Centerville Library

Third Grade Reading Guarantee

Common Core Curriculum

Third Grade Guarantee

Ohio’s Department of Education is hosting Third Grade Reading Guarantee webcast on May 16 from 10-Noon. Register to hear it here.

Voter’s Guide

Tomorrow, May 6, 2014, is Ohio’s Primary Election. Because both Republicans and Democrats have equally undermined public education with No Child Left Behind and Race to the Top, voting along your established party line can’t be always be trusted. It’s important to understand where candidates stand on Education Reform. We’ve compiled the information we can find on Ohio’s primary candidates, and it’s still unclear in some cases, so make sure you check some additional resources before you head to the ballot box.

Compare candidates by typing in your address or zip code with Vote Ohio or Dayton Daily News Voter Guide.

Research all ballot issues and candidates on Ballotpedia or On the Issues including the following raced which will determine the November general elections.

Governor

John Kasich (R) on Education. Supports Education Reform.

Edward Fitzgerald (D) on Ohio’s Achievement Gap. He is endorsed by the Ohio Federation of Teachers.

Charles Earl (L) does not specifically include education on his issues list.

Attorney General

Mike DeWine (R) on Education. Voted yes on school vouchers.

David Pepper (D) does not specifically include education on his issues list.

Steven Linnabery’s (L) facebook page.

Secretary of State

Jon Husted’s (R) website.

Nina Turner (D) is endorsed by the Ohio Federation of Teachers.

Treasurer of State

Josh Mandel (R) on Education. Supports privatization.

Connie Pillich’s (D) website. Advocate against slashing public school funding.

10th Congressional District (Includes Centerville)

Mike Turner (R) votes on Education.

Bill Conner (D) on Education. Opposes charter schools and vouchers.

David A. Harlow (L) on Education.

Robert Klepinger’s (D) facebook page.

John D. Anderson’s (R) facebook page.

 

 

 

Join Us

Tomorrow morning, May 4 at 10:30 am, we’ll be speaking about the state of education at Harmony Creek Church in Kettering. 5280 Bigger Road in the Community Room. All are welcome at this open discussion.

Save the Date

Centerville City Schools will host a community forum on June 19, 2014 at 7pm in Cline Elementary’s auditorium. Get information on the upcoming PARCC tests, Common Core Curriculum, the Third Grade Reading Guarantee, and more. Special guest, Ohio State Representative and Chair of the Senate Education Committee, Peggy Lehner. Details to come as the agenda becomes available.