Governor's Conversation On Education

For the last few weeks, Governor Strickland has been traveling around the state holding forums on education with people at all levels of the school system to discuss the problems that need to be addressed. Last night I finally had the chance to watch part of one of these forums.

I was only able to attend the last half of the event, but during that time I heard teachers, professors, superintendents, parents, and even students stand up and raise their concerns about the education system. I heard issues ranging from charter schools to tutoring sessions for parents. The plan is to eventually work some of the concerns into the Governor’s forthcoming education plan.

During the event I couldn’t help but recall Congressman Zack Space’s forums in the 18th district. It really is democracy at it’s finest to invite the public into the governmental process like this. I look forward to seeing the education plan that comes out of this.