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Over the years, the University of Oklahoma has spent millions of dollars on awards for National Merit Scholars, then aggressively marketed their presence. But the Merit Scholars program, promoted heavily by former President David Boren, is being scaled back. Is that good or will it lessen OU’s reputation?
In this 60-second video, learn the basics about what’s at stake in the Nov. 6 vote on State Question 801, which would allow local school districts to spent local “building fund” property taxes on operations.
The huge increase in college costs has priced some families out of higher education altogether. Even fallback schools often cost a low-income family more than they earn in a year, putting them entirely out of reach regardless of financial aid, scholarships and other assistance.
Undecided on State Question 801? Watch our “Oklahoma Watch-Out” forum on the proposal, which would allow school districts to spend a portion of their property tax revenue on operations.
Find out your public or private high school’s average score on the 2017 ACT college-readiness exam. Order the table by scores and correlate with poverty rates.
A blast email to the state’s teachers praising gubernatorial candidate Kevin Stitt’s education plan has made some of them furious. The sender, who said she was a public school teacher, sent the message to teachers’ work emails, which some of them said was inappropriate.
Barred from issuing bonds and receiving property taxes, Oklahoma charter schools resort to renovating all kinds of buildings to house their students, be it an old shopping mall or a nightclub. They also are pushing to claim a revenue stream from the state for facilities.
Tulsa’s new riverside park, Gathering Place, isn’t just a fun place to play. The project was meticulously designed to keep kids learning and stimulate brain development in several important ways. Watch a 360-degree video and additional video clips, and read why free play outdoors is beneficial for children.
In this short video, find out who’s running for state schools superintendent of Oklahoma on Nov. 6 and the role the office plays in state government.
Oklahoma is moving closer to changing the way it funds schools after a yearlong look at the education funding formula by a group of lawmakers and educators.
The teacher walkout and wave of educators filing to run for political office in Oklahoma this year reflects a national trend. A series by The Guardian, being republished in part by Oklahoma Watch, examines the reasons behind the surge in teacher activism.
