Education
Abused child finds new life thanks to adoption, faith, and school choice
As a child, Gina Jackson endured years of horrific abuse from her biological father and even officials working in the state’s child-protection system. Today, thanks to a loving adoptive mother and her religious faith, she’s found spiritual healing. And thanks to Oklahoma’s tax-credit scholarship program, she’s made academic strides that now allow her to pursue a college degree.
Education
PLAC’s partisanship becoming obvious
Oklahoma PLAC this year endorsed the House Democrats' plan to spend every penny of this year’s historic surplus and to enact millions of dollars in new taxes on income and investment. PLAC also opposed Gov. Kevin Stitt’s efforts to put qualified women and minorities on the State Board of Education.
Budget & Tax, Education
Budget & Tax, Education
Democrats call for dramatic education spending increase
This year’s state appropriation for K-12 schools was above $3 billion for the first time ever. It’s now estimated K-12 schools will have received a $638 million increase in appropriations in just two years, including money for an average combined two-year pay raise of $7,320 for teachers.