Ohio pension battle pits teachers against STRS executives
The Toledo Blade outlines alarm over STRS spending and rising taxpayer costs as pension deficits widen. It notes 28 percent of teacher pay goes to STRS, bonuses for staff, and potential 28.5 percent taxpayer contributions. Alternative investments and high costs are criticized, with calls for index funds and transparency. Local teachers push for reform ahead of August STRS board decisions.
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Blame voters for bad candidates in Plymouth Notch tribute
In Plymouth Notch Vermont residents recollect Calvin Coolidge’s rise to the presidency amid a contrast with Warren Harding. The piece weighs modern voter accountability and quotes David Scr ibman and James Douglas on Coolidge’s character. It argues voters bear responsibility for choosing leaders and cites faith, economy and political climate.
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Focus on mobility over elite admissions and inequality
Bloomberg Opinion columnist Allison Schrager argues that chasing 1 percent status misplaces policy focus. She urges expanding K-12 education, retraining, and labor-market flexibility to lift the bottom 30 percent toward the top 70, rather than fixating on elite school admissions.
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Gazette letter guidelines for editor submissions
The Medina Gazette outlines lettering rules including a 250 word limit, editor editing for brevity and accuracy, and verification needs. Deadline for the Aug 8 special election letters has passed. Include name full address and telephone number. Email preferred letters medina gazette com mail to Letters to the Editor Medina Ohio.
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