Michael Petty+FollowColumbus schools cut busing—what’s next?Big changes are coming for Columbus City Schools: over 2,000 K-8 students who got into their schools through the district lottery will lose busing starting in 2026. This move, meant to help close a $50 million budget gap, has families and teachers worried about how kids will get to class—especially at schools like Stewart Alternative, where most students don’t live nearby. Parents feel blindsided, saying the district’s promise of school choice now comes with a tough tradeoff. How do you think this will affect our neighborhoods and kids’ education? #Education #ColumbusSchools #SchoolChoice00Share
Charles Richardson+FollowColumbus schools face tough questions for leadershipColumbus City Schools’ board just sent a clear message: Superintendent Angela Chapman has some real work ahead. After a year marked by school closures and deep budget cuts, the board’s latest evaluation says Chapman needs to step up communication and clarify her vision for the district. While she’s praised for building relationships and pushing for better instruction, gaps in collaboration and managing resources remain. With so much change happening, how should a superintendent balance big-picture vision with the urgent needs of students and staff? What would you want to see from district leadership next? #Education #ColumbusSchools #EducationMatters00Share
jenna64+FollowColumbus schools face $50M cuts—who’s really to blame?Columbus City Schools are being forced to slash $50 million from their budget, closing schools and cutting jobs—yet the real issue runs deeper than numbers. Public schools, which serve the vast majority of Ohio’s kids, are left scrambling while billions in tax dollars are redirected to private school vouchers and subsidies for big corporations. Meanwhile, state leaders approve massive spending for sports stadiums owned by billionaires. It’s hard not to feel outraged watching our schools get starved while the wealthy benefit. How do you think we should push back against this upside-down system? #Education #ColumbusSchools #OhioEducation00Share
hnguyen+FollowColumbus schools face tough cuts as tax breaks cost millionsColumbus City Schools just slashed $50 million from their budget, closing buildings and cutting staff, but here’s the kicker: the district lost over $84 million this year alone to tax abatements for developers. That’s more than the cuts themselves! While the city says these deals help grow jobs and the tax base, teachers and advocates argue it’s students who pay the price. Imagine what those millions could do for classrooms and programs. Are tax breaks for development really worth it if our schools are left struggling? What do you think Columbus should prioritize? #Education #ColumbusSchools #TaxAbatements00Share
