Articles
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Energy
Left-wing policies and unintended consequences
Even in Oklahoma, interest groups continue to push “green” energy policies. As Hawaii shows, the trade-off involved in promoting such policies, if done without consideration for the bigger picture, can be incredibly destructive.Jonathan Small | September 1, 2023
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Education
Lankford seeks action on Chinese Communist role in schools
U.S. Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma City, is among 18 members of the U.S. Senate calling for a nationwide audit to “determine how much funding from hostile foreign governments has flowed into America’s K-12 schools.”Ray Carter | August 31, 2023
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Education
Oklahoma’s first classical charter school opens
After more than three years of preparation and planning, Tulsa Classical Academy had its ribbon-cutting ceremony Aug. 25, making it the first classical public charter school in Oklahoma.Ray Carter | August 25, 2023
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Education
‘Wraparound’ services a flop
Over the last three decades, enrollment in Oklahoma public schools increased by 5.8 percent—but public school staff increased 19.9 percent. Academic results have not surged along with school staffing.Jonathan Small | August 25, 2023
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Education
Tulsa schools accredited, but with increased state oversight
Following weeks of public debate, the State Board of Education has voted to accredit Tulsa Public Schools for another year, but board members also imposed several requirements on the district that will increase state oversight of Tulsa schools.Ray Carter | August 24, 2023
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Education
With Tulsa under scrutiny, Superintendent Gist resigns
With Tulsa public schools facing a downgrade in its state accreditation, or even potential state takeover, Tulsa Public Schools Superintendent Deborah Gist has announced she is resigning. Her last day on the job will be Sept. 15.Ray Carter | August 23, 2023
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Higher Education
DEI no longer mandatory for AZ professor applicants
Ray Carter | August 22, 2023
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Education
Tulsa learning loss worst in state—and stands out nationwide
Between 2019 and 2022, student learning loss in Tulsa Public Schools may have been the worst in Oklahoma.Ray Carter | August 21, 2023
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Health Care
Medicaid expansion failing rural hospitals
A new report shows that more than two years into Medicaid expansion in Oklahoma the share of rural hospitals facing financial challenges has increased.Ray Carter | August 17, 2023
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Education
Effort to improve Tulsa schools draws threats from officials
In recent weeks, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters has criticized the extremely poor outcomes produced by Tulsa schools and indicated the district could have its state accreditation lowered or even face a state takeover.Ray Carter | August 16, 2023