Panelists discuss state of education in Ohio at Stambaugh

YOUNGSTOWN — Simply having three different leaders in education from different geographical areas in one room discussing public education is “a good step forward,” said Ohio Senate Minority Leader Joe Schiavoni of Boardman, D-33rd.

Schiavoni was talking about himself; Christine Fowler-Mack, chief of New & Innovative Schools and Programs, Cleveland Metropolitan School District; and Krish Mohip, CEO, Youngstown City School District, who were panelists tonight at City Club of the Mahoning Valley’s discussion on “The Future of Public Education in Ohio’s Cities” at Stambaugh Auditorium.

Moderator Tim Francisco, professor of English at Youngstown State University, began the discussion by quoting President Donald Trump: “Education is the civil rights issue of our time.”

Francisco questioned panelists on their views and plans in tackling the big issues public education is facing in the state: House Bill 70, high-stakes testing and privatizing education.

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