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
