Articles
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Budget & Tax, Education
Government spending hikes put pressure on private schools
Public-school teacher salaries, already higher than those of their private-school counterparts, have increased by $8,000 in Oklahoma since 2018. Can private schools keep pace?Curtis Shelton | November 6, 2023
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Education, Culture & the Family
Oklahoma educators should teach the success sequence
Gov. Kevin Stitt declared November to be “Family Month” in Oklahoma. Policy makers should consider having Oklahoma educators teach the success sequence.Brandon Dutcher | November 3, 2023
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Budget & Tax
‘Game-changing’ spending hikes propel education funding to record levels
The Oklahoma Legislature and Governor Kevin Stitt have significantly increased funding for education in the state since 2018, with substantial investments in public education.Curtis Shelton | November 2, 2023
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Higher Education
Would Oklahoma DEI repeal impact college sports?
The head of Oklahoma’s college system says “there are requirements regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion.” But what exactly does that mean?Ray Carter | November 1, 2023
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Economy
Despite Michelin, state remains attractive to business
The announcement that Michelin North America will cease tire production at its Ardmore facility, eliminating roughly 1,400 jobs, is a harsh shock for that community. But it is not a signal that businesses generally view Oklahoma negatively, state officials told lawmakers.Ray Carter | November 1, 2023
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Education
Oklahoma A-F grades provide transparency
A-to-F letter grades are a longstanding way of signifying academic achievement. That’s why some school officials in Oklahoma are now fighting to get rid of grades for both students and schools.Jonathan Small | November 1, 2023
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Culture & the Family
Stitt declares November ‘Family Month’ in Oklahoma
Saying strong families are crucial to solving societal problems that cannot be unraveled by laws alone, Gov. Kevin Stitt signed a proclamation on Tuesday declaring November to be “Family Month” in Oklahoma.Ray Carter | October 31, 2023
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Education
On reading, Oklahoma working to catch up to Mississippi
Oklahoma and Mississippi share similarities in student demographics, but they are very different when it comes to students’ ability to read, with Mississippi outperforming Oklahoma. State officials are now trying to change that trend and close the gap, and some see Mississippi as a model.Ray Carter | October 30, 2023
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Law & Principles, Energy
Oklahoma anti-ESG law having an impact
Oklahoma lawmakers were right to prevent state funds from being invested by entities that boycott energy production through ESG policies that are more about left-wing virtue signaling than serious policy.Jonathan Small | October 30, 2023
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Higher Education
Amid DEI backdrop, OU students condemn Israel
Around 150 students at the University of Oklahoma protested Israel's response to recent Hamas attacks, echoing a trend of activism on college campuses. Concerns have been raised that some DEI programs may foster antisemitism.Ray Carter | October 27, 2023