The Problem We Must Solve Together
Franklin County highlights Ohio’s UR vs. SUB divide.
1–3★ urban–rural districts carry higher concentrations of poverty and lower graduation rates; 4–5★ suburban districts are near 95% graduation.
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| LWVO | |
| Tell Ohio lawmakers |
Put people before party in redistricting
Fair maps ensure communities choose their representatives.
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| LWVUS | |
| Tell Congress |
Protect our voting rights
Strong voting rights protect accountability for school funding.
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Get Informed
Context, solutions, and actions
Why Early Supports & Community Connectedness Work
Reading, tutoring, attendance, and community-based mentoring lift graduation.
Early literacy, tutoring, and deep mentor-family engagement reduce dropout risk.
Funding: Fair School Funding Plan (FSFP) goal vs. State's HB 96 2025 actual (2026-2027)
Outdated costs and voucher growth strain district budgets.
State has underfunded using outdated costs, ignored socio-economic distress, and moving to increased reliance on property taxes; while increasing vouchers that divert funds.
Measure What Matters
Track literacy, attendance, and graduation outcomes.
Use K–3 literacy gains, attendance improvements, and graduation rates as indicators.
Highlight Local Success Stories
Sharing wins inspires wider adoption.
Document and publicize examples of successful literacy programs and graduation gains.
Partner with Employers
Workforce links make education relevant.
Internships, apprenticeships, and partnerships with local employers create career pathways for students.
Our Impact
Collaboration, outreach, and action tools
The Role of Non-Partisan Collaboration
Bipartisan cooperation gets funding to what works.
We convene urban, rural, and suburban partners; work across political lines; and keep focus on proven interventions that raise graduation rates and reduce long-term costs.
Send Emails to Legislators
Use targeted messages to support full FSFP funding.
Make your voice heard. Explain how fully funding the “economically disadvantaged” component helps schools deliver literacy, mentoring, and attendance supports that boost graduation.
Measure What Matters
Track literacy, attendance, and graduation outcomes.
Use simple indicators tied to prevention mentoring: K–3 literacy gains, attendance improvements, grade progression, and cohort graduation rates.
Highlight Local Success Stories
Sharing wins inspires wider adoption.
Document and publicize examples of successful literacy programs, mentoring networks, and graduation gains in Franklin County districts. Use them to persuade policymakers and community partners.
Partner with Employers
Workforce links make education relevant.
Collaboration with local employers ensures students gain relevant skills for high-demand jobs. Internships, apprenticeships, and job-shadowing create pathways into Ohio’s workforce pipeline.
