Stitt Abandons Effort to Force Shift of Dollars into Classrooms
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Gov. Kevin Stitt has abandoned a 2017 effort by the state to push schools to funnel more dollars into the classroom or risk consolidation.
Stitt Makes First Appointment to State Education Board
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Gov. Kevin Stitt on Monday made his first appointment to the state Board of Education. Carlisha Williams Bradley is the executive director of ImpactTulsa, which connects public school districts with nonprofits, businesses and civic leaders.
Five Things to Know About the Teacher Shortage
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The eye-popping statistic from a recent report made headlines: In Oklahoma, 30,000 teachers have left the profession in the past six years. But there were other interesting trends to unearth in the 124-page report.
Thousands More Students Held Back Than Originally Reported
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Thousands more Oklahoma students were held back in early grades than what the U.S. Department of Education reported, according to newly released state data.
What Letter Grades Did Your School Receive?
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Find the 2018 letter grades for your school in these searchable and sortable tables.
Q&A: Oklahoma’s New School Grading System
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Oklahomans can now find out how each school in the state stacks up under the newly revamped school accountability system. Much is at stake.
When It Comes to Education Spending, Who’s Right?
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There are conflicting narratives about whether school spending in Oklahoma has declined, and if so, by how much. The conflict evokes some basic questions: What is the best measure of school spending in Oklahoma? And how does current spending compare to past years’ and other states’? Here’s a primer.
State Leaders Face Dilemma in Addressing Class Sizes
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A temporary measure allowing schools to exceed class-size limits without financial penalties will automatically end in five months unless the Legislature acts this session. But none of the solutions are ideal, placing policymakers in a bind.
Are 5th Graders Ready for Middle School? Oklahoma City Schools Says Yes, But Parents Worry
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Fifth-graders would become middle-school students under an Oklahoma City Public Schools proposal unveiled recently. Some parents are concerned about the change, and research is scant regarding the benefit to children of having them start middle school sooner.
After Walkout, What’s Next for Public Education at the Capitol?
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The first legislative session since the teacher walkout ended will convene Feb. 4, and education is likely to be a prominent theme. But proposed bills go beyond teacher pay and school funding. Here are several of the bills Oklahoma Watch is tracking.