Benjamin Contreras+FollowOhio tax credits: Private schools win, public schools left outOhio’s tax credit program lets you donate to private school scholarships and get every dollar back at tax time—meaning you can redirect your tax bill to support private education, at zero cost to you. But here’s the kicker: there’s no similar option for public schools. That means more public money is funneled to private interests, while public schools and other services have to make do with less. Would you support a program that lets you direct your tax dollars to public school programs instead? Curious how folks feel about this setup and what it means for our community priorities. #Education #OhioEducation #TaxCredits00Share
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
