Articles
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Education
School board results highlight parental unrest
The results of school board elections in two districts may highlight the growing political influence of parents in education issues.Ray Carter | February 11, 2021
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Budget & Tax
Biden’s minimum-wage hike could harm Oklahoma economy
President Joe Biden’s proposed minimum-wage increase would put Oklahoma’s long-term economic outlook on shaky ground.Curtis Shelton | February 11, 2021
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Education, Health Care
Vaccinations open door for full reopening of schools
Under a plan announced by Gov. Kevin Stitt, all Oklahoma teachers and school staff can be vaccinated for COVID-19 by spring break. The announcement eliminates the last major objection raised to resumption of full-time, in-person instruction at all schools during the last quarter of the current school year.Ray Carter | February 11, 2021
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Budget & Tax
Despite downturn, state agencies ask for more
Curtis Shelton | February 11, 2021
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Higher Education
In the name of ‘diversity,’ OU opposes equality
The “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” training mandated at the University of Oklahoma advises students that support for equality is wrongheaded.Ray Carter | February 11, 2021
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Education
‘Parent’ groups dominated by teacher unions
Two teachers unions that have steadfastly opposed reopening schools for full-time, in-person instruction are part of a new coalition opposing efforts to provide parents with a wider range of school options.Ray Carter | February 10, 2021
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Education
Stitt appointee makes clear his support for school choice
Gov. Kevin Stitt’s latest appointment to the State Board of Education has left no doubt where he stands when parents are on one side of an education issue and school administrators and unions on the other.Ray Carter | February 10, 2021
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Higher Education
‘Diversity, equity, and social justice’: Oklahoma higher ed is hiring
It’s time for Oklahoma’s governor and state lawmakers to consider Milton Friedman’s suggestion that perhaps we should be taxing universities rather than subsidizing them.Brandon Dutcher | February 9, 2021
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Energy
‘Green’ technology poses long-term threat to roads
Growing use of alternative-fuel vehicles threatens to dramatically reduce funding for Oklahoma’s roads and bridges by slashing gasoline consumption.Ray Carter | February 4, 2021
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Education
OSDE directs teachers to controversial organization
During the week of the 2020 presidential election, the Oklahoma State Department of Education encouraged teachers to use materials produced by an organization that critics say has actively worked to brand orthodox Christians and mainstream conservative organizations as “hate groups.”Ray Carter | February 4, 2021