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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
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Education
Hope Scholarship bill for bullied kids fails in committee
Starting in the first week of the 2017-18 academic year, a sophomore at an Edmond high school was subjected to what he and his mother claim were relentless acts of bullying. The mother, Cara O’Daniel, complained to school officials. Instead of getting the response she expected, O’Daniel said, the officials “wanted to put a Band-Aid on it and forget about it.”J.E. McReynolds | February 14, 2019
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Education
Gov. Frank Keating and OCPA react to false statements by OSSBA, CCOSA, and others
After the Oklahoma State School Boards Association (OSSBA), the Cooperative Council for Oklahoma School Administration (CCOSA), and others falsely claimed that the Equal Opportunity Scholarship program is a voucher, former Oklahoma Gov. Frank Keating, Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs (OCPA) Chairman Larry Parman, and OCPA President Jonathan Small released the following statements.Staff | February 13, 2019
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Education
Survey shows support for educational choice measures
Yet another scientific survey of Oklahoma voters has found strong support for educational choice.Brandon Dutcher | February 7, 2019