Articles
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Budget & Tax, Education
Democrat lawmakers blast Oklahoma school-choice cost, support bigger tax break for gambling losses
Legislation to raise Oklahoma’s school-choice tax-credit cap by $25 million sparked fierce complaints from opponents who said the program drains state revenue—yet those same critics voiced no concern when approving a different bill that hands gamblers more than $25 million in tax breaks.Ray Carter | April 20, 2026
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Education
‘Lindsay does not care’: Parents say school failed dyslexic child
A Lindsay family says the school district repeatedly ignored their children’s diagnosed dyslexia, offering little real support, delaying required meetings, misgrading progress, and even charging them for services that should have been free.Ray Carter | April 14, 2026
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Education
Oklahoma House overwhelmingly passes reading reform to tackle literacy crisis
The Oklahoma House of Representatives advanced comprehensive reading reform in an 87-5 bipartisan vote, aiming to reverse plummeting literacy rates by reinstating rigorous reading standards and third-grade retention mandates.Ray Carter | April 13, 2026
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Education, Culture & the Family
Are Oklahoma teachers and food-stamp recipients rich? Parents push back against Democrats’ claims
Several low- or middle-income families from Shiloh Christian Academy were bewildered after hearing Democratic lawmakers characterize school-choice participants as upper-income. Legislation raising the program’s cap to meet growing statewide demand cleared the House in a 70-19 vote.Ray Carter | April 13, 2026
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Education
Oklahoma House backs boost to school-choice funding amid strong parent demand
The Oklahoma House voted to raise the cap on the Parental Choice Tax Credit program, citing strong demand from families and rising participation. HB 3705 passed the House on a 70–19 vote and now goes to the Senate.Ray Carter | April 9, 2026
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Education
Oklahoma literacy bill clears committee with unanimous support
Oklahoma lawmakers have advanced a sweeping literacy reform package that strengthens the Strong Readers Act and aims to ensure all students read proficiently by third grade.Ray Carter | April 8, 2026
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Education
Bill to add seven days to Oklahoma school year clears Senate committee
With Oklahoma operating one of the shortest school years in the country at just 166 days, lawmakers are advancing a bill to add seven more instructional days beginning in the 2027–2028 school year.Ray Carter | April 7, 2026
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Education
New Oklahoma social studies standards restore patriotism, civic foundations
Oklahoma officials have finalized a substantially strengthened set of social studies standards that restore significant content removed in earlier drafts.David Randall, Ph.D. | April 6, 2026
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Education
Oklahoma students spend a year less in class—and it shows
Oklahoma’s academic struggles track closely with one of the shortest school years in the nation. Despite per-student revenue of $14,842, student outcomes remain dismal.Jonathan Small | April 6, 2026
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Budget & Tax, Education
Budget agreement supports education, seeks welfare reform
Gov. Kevin Stitt and legislative leaders announced a $12.7 billion state budget agreement that increases spending by 1.27 percent and pours more than $230 million in new funding into public education.Ray Carter | April 1, 2026