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Education
Study finds school choice improves mental health
School choice plays a significant role in improving overall student mental health, including lowering adolescent suicide rates. That’s according to a groundbreaking new study.Staci Elder Hensley | April 3, 2019
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Education
New survey asks pastors: Do schools influence faith formation?
New research by the Barna Group shows education’s impact on the transmission of moral values is increasingly an issue of concern for religious leaders, many of whom now view schools as a negative influence when it comes to a child’s faith formation.Ray Carter | April 3, 2019
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Education
Edmond parents report abuse in schools
During a special Thursday forum, parents told members of the Edmond School Board that students have been subjected to extreme bullying that includes physical assault and even being forced to ingest urine, and families are being forced to take extreme measures in response.Ray Carter | March 20, 2019
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Education
Study says Oklahoma charters can deliver more bang for the buck
Top charter schools can deliver more learning per dollar spent, on average, than regular public schools, according to a new study by a former Oklahoma Secretary of Education.Mike Brake | March 14, 2019
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Education
Teacher-liability bills advance
Two bills that would provide liability insurance as a benefit for public school teachers and other school employees are advancing in the Oklahoma Legislature.J.E. McReynolds | March 7, 2019
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Education
Education tax break clears House committee
Legislation is advancing to give Oklahoma parents and guardians an annual state income tax credit of $2,500 per family for use in paying elementary and secondary educational expenses.J.E. McReynolds | March 1, 2019
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Education
Showing teachers we care
It’s been well-documented how teachers often leave the profession not necessarily because of pay, but because of discipline concerns, disciplinary policies, behavior-related issues, false allegations, and district administration not having their backs. Thankfully, there are two bills this session addressing this issue and showing teachers the respect they deserve.Jonathan Small | March 1, 2019
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Education
Bill allowing scholarships for homeless students clears committee
A state-funded scholarship program for students with disabilities should be extended to benefit homeless children, according to Oklahoma Senate President Pro Tem Greg Treat (R-Oklahoma City).J.E. McReynolds | February 22, 2019
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Education
OCPA statement on House Bill 1780
After the Oklahoma House of Representatives passed House Bill 1780 to raise teacher pay an additional $1,200, Jonathan Small, president of the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs (OCPA), released the following statement.Staff | February 21, 2019
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Education
Despite falsehoods, two great bills move forward
Despite false claims made by the education establishment, two great bills moved forward this week.Jonathan Small | February 15, 2019