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Courtney Johnson has worked in Columbus schools for 21 years. Today, she is striking for the modern infrastructure and supports #ColumbusStudentsDeserve.
Listen to her interview with @CNN and show your support by going to https://t.co/O1eamOKHSd or texting SUPPORT to 48744.
Elected leaders demand action from Cedar Point in wake of sexual assaults tied to employee dorms Of the 27 reported incidents at the park's employee dorms, two men have been charged with sex crimes. https://t.co/3WyK9zOG5x
Oh dear, it seems the mayor’s handlers at the @cbuspartnership have ordered him to respond to today’s march. Perhaps the mayor would like to explain how $51 million lost this year to abatements makes Columbus schools grow and thrive so much he won’t send his own kids there?
This is a new low, truly fucking scum of the earth for posting this, while teachers are out marching against this very scam you’re putting our city through. Quit lying and end tax abatements
“…the Franklin County Auditor's office found that Columbus City Schools lost more than $51 million in fiscal year 2021 due to tax abatements given to local developers, including The Pizzuti Companies, Thrive Companies and Kaufman Development.” https://t.co/eAV96nPZdt
“Developers get handouts, kids get sold out!” Hi Pizzuti, Thrive, and Kaufman Development, we’re here for the millions in tax breaks you’ve taken. #ColumbusStudentsDeserve fully resourced schools!
Dozens of gifted and talented students from CCS debated the pros and cons of regulating social media at the district’s Spring Debate Tournament at Capital University. #OurCCS
READ: https://t.co/SGQV08KNMV
NEWS: Joint Statement Regarding Ohio House Bill 616
"...we stand united in opposition to the shameful and divisive HB 616, which aims to thoroughly undermine our ability to embrace and support all students fully."
READ: https://t.co/jSpa6bEOHF. #OurCCS
BREAKING: The Trump administration left office without providing the State Department with an accounting of the gifts Trump and Mike Pence received from foreign governments in 2020.
Breaking: The Starr County DA is dismissing charges against Lizelle Herrera.
“In reviewing applicable Texas law, it is clear that Ms. Herrera cannot and should not be prosecuted for the allegation against her.”
Since 2014, the value of tax abatements depleting the @ColsCitySchools budget has increased more than 300%. April 20th we march to say enough is enough. End handouts to wealthy developers, fund the fully resourced schools #ColumbusStudentsDeserve! Join us: https://t.co/p8aCl8YDUD
Officially cancelled our Browns season tickets today and asked for a refund as they were paid in full. Very sad after 40 years as a fan, but this is my line in the sand. I believe women. Especially when there are 22 of them. That press conference did nothing to change my mind.
Columbus City Schools spent $250,000 to outsource our work to scab corporation Graduation Alliance. Here's the response of a CCS parent AND CEA member. Say "NO" to scab corporations. Say "YES" to our March on 4/20 and RSVP here: https://t.co/p8aCl8YDUD