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The Oklahoma House of Representatives unveiled its legislative priorities for education Thursday, and it’s got two main objectives: give public schools a $500 million funding increase and give parents tax credits to send their kids to private schools.
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Two bills aimed at retaining and recruiting Oklahoma teachers passed the first step of the legislative process on Monday.
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Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt revealed $382.6 million in education priorities for this legislative session at the State of the State Address Monday, and vouchers are at the top of his wishlist.
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This Week in Oklahoma Politics discusses State Superintendent Ryan Walters going before lawmakers calling for merit-based pay for teachers, Attorney General Gentner Drummond taking up the case of Oklahoma's sweetheart deal with Swadley's Bar-B-Q to run restaurants at state parks and more.
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Ryan Walters' proposal is $59 million less than his predecessor Joy Hofmeister's and no longer includes her proposed $5,000 pay raise for teachers.
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In a Wednesday press conference, Republican Sen. Adam Pugh — who also chairs the Education Committee — unveiled his plan for education reform during the upcoming legislative session.
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An Oklahoma lawmaker is pushing for a teacher pay raise to combat the state’s teacher shortage.
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Educators looking to make some extra money have until Wednesday afternoon to sign up to be virtual math tutors.
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This Week in Oklahoma Politics discusses dueling polls showing different positions in the race for governor ahead of the Nov. 8 general election, the political endorsement of the state's five largest tribes, and more.
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On Thursday, Oklahoma's State Board of Education approved a plan by Democratic candidate for Governor Joy Hofmeister to give teachers a $5,000 raise.