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Education
Stilwell school experience defies COVID-closure plan
So far this year, there has been no significant outbreak of COVID-19 among Stilwell students and, when children or staff have caught the virus, it typically came from sources outside the school.Ray Carter | September 28, 2020
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Education
Tulsa schools include ‘social justice’ in staff training
A recent training program at Tulsa Public Schools (TPS) advised teachers to incorporate “social justice” into all courses, including subjects such as physical education and math.Ray Carter | September 24, 2020
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Education
State may face lawsuit for anti-Christian discrimination
A member of the Oklahoma State Board of Education suggested Thursday that private schools should not be allowed to participate in a state program for children with special needs unless they substantially abandon their Christian identity.Ray Carter | September 24, 2020
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Education
With schools closed, school-choice support surges
With several large Oklahoma schools remaining closed for in-person instruction, parental opposition to school closures has become more vocal as parents sign petitions and hold protests.Ray Carter | September 23, 2020
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Education
Aiming for universal school choice
Universal choice is the principled—and pragmatic—education policy. Every Oklahoma family that wants choice should have it—now.Greg Forster, Ph.D. | September 22, 2020
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Education
Partisan divide seen in Oklahomans’ views of cultural unrest
In a recent survey, Oklahomans were asked about “the cultural unrest, including protests and riots, occurring in America right now.” When it comes to their views about the current upheaval, the role the education system has played in it, and whether complicit universities should have their funding cut, Oklahomans are split along party lines.Brandon Dutcher | September 17, 2020
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Education
Democrats ignoring the law and courts to attack needy children
Jonathan Small issued the following statement today in response to House Democrats attacking a state program that serves the educational needs of low-income and minority children.Jonathan Small | September 16, 2020
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Education
Many Norman parents unhappy with district’s handling of back-to-school learning
Initially, Norman Public Schools offered parents a back-to-school choice of on-site, virtual, or “blended” curriculum for K-12 students. In mid-August, the decision was abruptly made to start the year with virtual classes only. After only a couple of weeks the guidelines changed again.Staci Elder Hensley | September 16, 2020
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Education
AG Hunter’s school-choice defense draws national praise
Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter has been honored by his peers for his office’s defense of school-choice programs that empower parents.Ray Carter | September 16, 2020
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Education, Health Care
Teachers union, parents, in opposition
As parents across Oklahoma call for local schools to reopen and provide in-person instruction, one of the most vocal opponents they face is the Oklahoma Education Association (OEA), the state affiliate of the National Education Association.Ray Carter | September 11, 2020