Articles
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Education
A Call to Action: Changing the Trajectory of Reading in Oklahoma
Research has provided a large body of evidence that tells us how reading and writing should be taught. It’s time for Oklahoma to implement the science of reading.Staff | January 11, 2024
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Education, Economy
COVID learning loss impacting Oklahoma students, economy
The learning loss from school shutdowns is estimated to result in a nearly 9 percent lifetime income loss for Oklahoma students impacted by COVID closures, tied for the greatest impact in the nation.Ray Carter | January 11, 2024
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Education
Working-class families benefit from Oklahoma school-choice program
Nearly half of Oklahoma families that have applied for the state’s new private-school tax credit are from lower-income or middle-class backgrounds. And because tuition at many private schools is relatively inexpensive, the average tax credit so far is only $6,035.Ray Carter | January 4, 2024
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Education
DEI commitments influence hiring in Tulsa Public Schools
Tulsa Public Schools unashamedly embraces the principles of “diversity, equity, and inclusion”—and that influences the district's teacher-hiring decisions.Ray Carter | January 3, 2024
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Education
Rural charter school to expand into Okmulgee
The State Board of Education has approved a request by The Academy of Seminole, a rural charter school, to open a new branch in Okmulgee after community leaders voiced support, citing parental dissatisfaction with the academic results produced by the community’s traditional public school.Ray Carter | December 22, 2023
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Education
Walters calls for elimination of DEI in public schools
Following Gov. Kevin Stitt’s recent executive order that restricts “diversity, equity, and inclusion” programs and staff in state colleges and universities, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters said the Oklahoma State Department of Education is proposing new regulations that will impose similar restrictions on public K-12 schools.Ray Carter | December 21, 2023
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Education
Robust demand fuels call for Oklahoma school-choice expansion
Applications for the Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit program indicate demand for school-choice options in Oklahoma is among the strongest in the nation. In fact, demand is so robust that legislative efforts to raise or eliminate the current cap on the tax-credit program are now being endorsed by state leaders.Ray Carter | December 12, 2023
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Education
School-choice program’s launch benefiting families
Oklahoma's school-choice tax credit program faced initial delays due to technical glitches, but after launching on Dec. 6, it received over 30,000 submissions in the first 90 minutes (although some duplication of submissions may have occurred), according to Governor Kevin Stitt. School leaders believe the program is providing new opportunities for Oklahomans who couldn't afford private school education before.Ray Carter | December 8, 2023
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Education
Program makes Oklahoma national education leader
Due to technical glitches, the effective launch of Oklahoma’s new school-choice program was shifted from Dec. 1 to Dec. 6. But when Oklahoma parents submit their applications on Wednesday, they will find themselves on ground the state has rarely trod.Ray Carter | December 5, 2023
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Education
School-choice rollout delayed
The launch of Oklahoma's new school-choice program, making refundable tax credits of $5,000 to $7,500 per child available for private school expenses, has been delayed due to technical challenges. The Oklahoma Tax Commission shifted the application start date from December 1 to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 6, to address complications and ensure a seamless rollout.Ray Carter | December 1, 2023