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Viewpoint: There's no reason to reject school choice in Oklahoma

One of the most important legislative debates underway this year is whether Oklahoma will fund students, not systems or buildings, as embodied by the language of Senate Bill 1647.

Viewpoint: Why Oklahoma needs a charter school creation update

The Oklahoman

In the end, this bill will empower more parents and communities to start public charter schools that will meet their kids’ needs....

Letter: We must fund students, not systems

The Oklahoman

May 1, 2022

Letter: General election should include school board races

Our school boards make many significant decisions that affect our children’s education...

Viewpoint: In Oklahoma school choice debate, focus on the children

One thing the public debate has failed to capture is the impact that school choice policies like SB 1647 are already having on Oklahoma’s children...

Letters: Support Teacher Excellence Funds bills

As a recent former Oklahoma Teacher of the Year, I am writing to express my support for the Teacher Excellence Fund...

Letter: Two bills in Legislature could help improve school transportation

Oklahoma is in dire need of school transportation reform. As it stands, the current...

Column: Lawton school system provides inspiration for statewide educational success

As someone who is fully immersed in the future of our kids and invested in...

Achievers: $4,000 in scholarships awarded to Oklahoma teachers

Every Kid Counts Oklahoma (EKCO) recently partnered with Oklahoma...

Achievers: Oklahoma City teacher awarded $1,000

Ashley Randle, a KIPP Oklahoma City Public Schools teacher, recently...

EHS teacher awarded $1,000 from state education nonprofit, local legislator

An Enid high school teacher was gifted an early Christmas present from an...

Elroy Awarded $1,000 for Classroom

Marlow High School history teacher Haleigh Elroy received a $1,000 check...

Viewpoint: It is time for Oklahoma to update its school transportation system policies

We all know Oklahoma’s education system needs to dramatically improve...

EKCO's Executive Director teaches a class on the U.S Constitution

Sec. Walters celebrated Constitution Day with a live lesson for OKC students...

Governor Stitt signs landmark education reform bills into law

Stitt signs most transformative education reform in state history into law...

Point of view: It's time to change school funding formula

Creating the education system students deserve

This past year Oklahoma’s teachers and parents faced what some might have...

The year in Oklahoma education

We collectively coped with adjusting to COVID-19, an election and a massi...

State grants help families bridge technology gaps during remote learning

As remote learning intensifies in Oklahoma, so are the resources to help...

Digital Wallet: grant money for low income families struggling with distance learning

While Tulsa County schools struggle with in-person and distanced learning...

Gov. Stitt Announces 'Bridge The Gap' Funds to Aid Families with School Materials

Governor Stitt announced the ‘Bridge the Gap Digital Wallet’ initiative...

Oklahoma Achieves Transitions to New Reform Initiative

The State Chamber of Oklahoma is announcing its partner organization...

Governor Stitt announces $30 million education allocation plan

Today Governor Kevin Stitt announced $30 million from the GEER fund will...