Articles
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Education
Oklahoma public schools have billions in reserve
Oklahoma’s public schools have billions of dollars in reserve funding available through the combination of carryover and unspent federal COVID funding, according to state reports.Ray Carter | January 6, 2023
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Budget & Tax
Abundant tax revenue provides opportunity for reform
With collections continuing to grow, lawmakers have ample wiggle room to enact significant tax reform while keeping a relatively flat budget.Curtis Shelton | January 5, 2023
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Higher Education
Many Oklahoma college degree programs not worth the money
A new report shows more than one in five degree programs offered by Oklahoma colleges are not worth students’ time and tuition because those degrees fail to produce income gains that offset the cost.Ray Carter | January 5, 2023
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Education
Enrollment shows Oklahoma families pursuing education alternatives
Although the learning disruptions caused by COVID are now largely a thing of the past, newly released state data show total enrollment in Oklahoma public schools still remains lower than it was three years ago before the pandemic.Ray Carter | January 4, 2023
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Law & Principles
Should Oklahoma lawmakers ‘vote their district’?
It’s important for lawmakers to stay in touch with all their constituents, not just the tax-consuming ones. It’s just as important for them to do the real work of policymaking.Jonathan Small | January 4, 2023
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Law & Principles
Legislature selects leadership
Lawmakers in both chambers of the Oklahoma Legislature selected their leaders for the next two years during an organizational day on Monday. In subsequent comments, both men gave glancing views of potential legislative priorities for the 2023 legislative session, which begins in February.Ray Carter | January 3, 2023
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Education
‘Civics’ group says HB 1775 will ‘limit civic education’
OCPA has long recognized the importance of civics education in public schools.Brandon Dutcher | January 3, 2023
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Higher Education
Is OU neutral?
At a time when red-state policymakers in Florida and Texas are starting to get serious, it’s time for Oklahoma lawmakers to do likewise.Brandon Dutcher | December 28, 2022
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Education, Law & Principles
Adjunct-teacher-law critics are wrong
Adjunct teaching candidates are likely retirees who would not return to college for several years to get another degree in education, but who are willing to work today. Why not make it easier for schools to hire them?Jonathan Small | December 27, 2022
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Education
Reading instruction is top priority
Emphasizing scientifically valid phonics instruction is a key to place Oklahoma students on a trajectory for long-term success.Jonathan Small | December 23, 2022