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Education
Stitt’s education focus: parents, teachers, outcomes
Gov. Kevin Stitt said improving education is the key to Oklahoma’s long-term future, and that his efforts are focused on parents, teachers and—ultimately—boosting student achievement.Ray Carter | October 5, 2022
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Education
Schools embrace politics in ways that hamper families
Oklahoma City Public Schools has announced it will close on Election Day, Nov. 8, and make up the lost day on April 7, 2023—Good Friday.Ray Carter | October 5, 2022
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Education
Oklahoma open-transfer process often arbitrary for families
A 2021 state law that expanded the ability for families to seek open transfers so their children can attend other public-school districts has resulted in a significant increase in transfer requests.Ray Carter | October 4, 2022
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Education, Culture & the Family
‘Experts’ to parents: Don’t believe your own lying eyes
Parents are often told they should rely on the expertise and ethics of educational professionals. But is that always wise?Brandon Dutcher & Trent England | September 24, 2022
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Education
Oklahoma testing results remain well below pre-pandemic norm
Despite record-high levels of funding, a large majority of Oklahoma students in all grades and subjects are not proficient in academic performance.Ray Carter | September 23, 2022
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Education
$5,000 pay raise an indirect bailout of mismanaged schools?
Members of the Oklahoma State Board of Education have approved a budget request developed by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister that calls for giving teachers another $5,000 raise on top of the $7,200 in combined average raises provided since 2018.Ray Carter | September 22, 2022
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Education, Law & Principles
Lankford targets teacher union’s charter
U.S. Sen. James Lankford has filed legislation to strip the National Education Association of its federal charter.Ray Carter | September 20, 2022
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Education, Culture & the Family
Tulsa sex ed instructs students on pansexual ID
A glimpse at how sex education is handled in some Oklahoma schools today and how that material may differ significantly from the basic biology-focused lessons provided to prior generations.Ray Carter | September 13, 2022
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Education, Economy
A closer look at the teacher shortage
While there may be unfilled positions in certain school districts, that does not make the hiring problem unique to public schools.Curtis Shelton | September 12, 2022
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Education
Principles that are worth conserving
Today, a top conservative priority is any education reform that gives more power to families, often by allowing education funding to follow the student. Here again, reforms would create a more level playing field, more accountability, and ultimately a better future for all Oklahomans.Jonathan Small | September 9, 2022