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John Kasich
John Kasich
stated on November 3, 2010 a news conference
"Ohio ranks 46th in the country in putting dollars in the classroom."
Mostly True
By Reginald Fields • November 30, 2010
Armond Budish
Armond Budish
stated on November 17, 2010 a news release
"We (Democrats) have made steady progress creating jobs and improving our schools."
Half-True
By Mark Naymik • November 26, 2010
Carole Smith
Carole Smith
stated on November 8, 2010 a press briefing
Rebuilding three high schools will benefit 40 percent of Portland Public School students. 
Pants on Fire!
By Janie Har • November 23, 2010
One Wisconsin Now
One Wisconsin Now
stated on November 9, 2010 a news release
In his first meeting with University of Wisconsin System officials, Republican Governor elect Scott Walker told them to prepare for cuts.
False
By Dave Umhoefer • November 18, 2010
Portland Community College
Portland Community College
stated on November 8, 2010 the college's website
Portland Community College serves more students than all of the state’s universities combined.
False
By Ian K. Kullgren • November 13, 2010
Sonny Perdue
Sonny Perdue
stated on October 26, 2010 speeches at schools across the state
Georgia's high school graduation rate topped 80 percent in 2010.
Half-True
By Willoughby Mariano • November 12, 2010
Bob Donovan
Bob Donovan
stated on September 29, 2010 a news release
In 2011, Milwaukee Public Schools "will provide 77 cents in employee benefits for every dollar it spends on wages."
Mostly True
November 10, 2010
Jim Doyle
Jim Doyle
stated on October 15, 2010 an interview with the BBC NewsHour
About 1 in 10 public school teachers in Wisconsin would have been laid off without federal stimulus funds.
Mostly False
By Dave Umhoefer • November 8, 2010
Committee for Florida's Education
Committee for Florida's Education
stated on October 18, 2010 a mailer
"Dan Gelber: On the record against scholarships to help our needy children attend Jewish private schools."  
Pants on Fire!
By Amy Sherman • October 30, 2010
Rick Boucher
Rick Boucher
stated on October 25, 2010 a TV ad
"Morgan Griffith fought for a plan that would have taken money away from our schools and given it to Northern Virginia schools instead." 
Mostly False
By Warren Fiske • October 28, 2010
American Federation for Children
American Federation for Children
stated on October 27, 2010 a direct mail campaign piece
Says state Senate candidate "Monk Elmer voted to exceed the (school district property tax) spending caps."
Pants on Fire!
By James B. Nelson • October 28, 2010
Lloyd Doggett
Lloyd Doggett
stated on October 27, 2010 a campaign mailer
"Donna Campbell has called for ending all federal funding for education"
Mostly True
October 28, 2010
Yes on 8
Yes on 8
stated on October 18, 2010 a website
"There currently are 825,000 student stations sitting empty across Florida in every district and at every grade level."
Mostly True
By Amy Sherman • October 24, 2010
Vote NO on 8
Vote NO on 8
stated on October 18, 2010 a campaign mailer
"What is the maximum number of students allowed in your classroom? ... 30 or more!"  
Half-True
By Amy Sherman • October 24, 2010
Rick Scott
Rick Scott
stated on October 20, 2010 a Leadership Florida/Florida Press Association debate.
Says Alex Sink's plans for governor include $12.5 billion in new spending.
False
By Aaron Sharockman • October 21, 2010
Mark Kirk
Mark Kirk
stated on October 18, 2010 a TV ad
As state treasurer, Alexi Giannoulias "lost $73 million in our kids’ college savings."
Half-True
October 20, 2010
Casey Cagle
Casey Cagle
stated on October 11, 2010 a television ad
"We refused to balance the budget on the backs of our children."
Mostly False
By Eric Stirgus • October 20, 2010
Frank Caprio
Frank Caprio
stated on October 6, 2010 a gubernatorial debate
Says Lincoln Chafee "settled a union strike by giving the teachers a 19-percent-raise."
Half-True
By C. Eugene Emery Jr. • October 14, 2010
Chris Dudley
Chris Dudley
stated on September 30, 2010 the KGW/The Oregonian debate
Says Oregon ranks 43rd in education.
Mostly True
By Ian K. Kullgren • October 7, 2010
Alex Sink
Alex Sink
stated on September 17, 2010 a TV ad
When Tallahassee politicians and bureaucrats tried to run our schools, "I've stood up to them to protect local control."
Mostly True
By Amy Sherman • September 30, 2010
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