Articles
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Education
Oklahoma parent unrest could boost school freedom
Recently released district-level data show that Oklahoma parents have reason to feel as aggrieved as counterparts making their voices heard at school-board meetings across the country. Things are so bad that simply holding steady on poor performance is almost an accomplishment.Jonathan Small | November 24, 2021
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Budget & Tax
Income-tax-cut trend continues
Recent action in North Carolina and Louisiana continues the tax-cut trend seen across the country. Both states are making changes to their tax code by simplifying their income tax structures and reducing rates for both individuals and corporations.Curtis Shelton | November 23, 2021
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Economy
Stitt, other governors say vaccine mandate harming economy
Gov. Kevin Stitt and 14 other Republican governors say President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate is adding to the national labor shortage and associated supply-chain problems, further augmenting the highest level of inflation in 30 years and associated consumer harm.Ray Carter | November 23, 2021
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Education
Tulsa teachers told to focus on ‘privilege and oppression’
During a recent professional-development training, Tulsa Public Schools teachers were told to shift their classroom focus to “privilege and oppression,” according to materials recently made public.Ray Carter | November 22, 2021
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Budget & Tax
How much does Oklahoma spend?
Over the last 10 years, total state spending has grown by 1.5 percent. However, the share of state spending funded by the federal government has fallen more than 12 percent in that same time.Curtis Shelton | November 18, 2021
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Education
Teacher-pay system needs overhaul
If people are paid for tenure—length of service—rather than quality, what do you think is most likely? Will that system attract quality workers, or workers willing to simply hold down a spot?Jonathan Small | November 17, 2021
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Higher Education
Woke librarians and indigenous people of color: Oklahoma higher ed is hiring
Oklahoma’s institutions of advanced learning are promoting a Woke agenda.J.E. McReynolds | November 15, 2021
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Health Care, Higher Education
OU Health suggests hysterectomies for males?
In recent tweets, the official account for OU Health Services has indicated the organization will ignore state law regarding binary (male/female) listing of gender on birth certificates and that the organization may even direct biological males to doctors for hysterectomies.Ray Carter | November 12, 2021
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Education
Oklahoma Teacher of the Year nominee touts transgender book
An Oklahoma Teacher of the Year nominee, Bristow Middle School teacher Lauren Vandever, has declared that it is important to be supportive of children exploring transgender transition.Ray Carter | November 11, 2021
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Law & Principles
To champion employees, Louisiana man challenges vax mandate
While many state attorneys general are challenging the mandate in court, Brandon Trosclair has been among the most high-profile opponents from the private sector.Ray Carter | November 11, 2021