John Thompson is a former Oklahoma historian and inner city teacher who is now an education writer focusing on inner city schools.
In June, the Oklahoma Department of Education hosted the Vision 2020 conference to preview the dramatic changes that…
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Gene Perry
June 26, 2012 // Updated: September 30, 2019
No one would argue that Oklahoma’s business community does not have a major influence on public policy. They benefit from a significant lobbying infrastructure through Chambers of Commerce, extensive personal connections between business leaders and elected officials, and a state…
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In the wake of three consecutive years of steep budget cuts, the number of state employees staffing correctional facilities, inspecting restaurants and nursing homes, serving victims of abuse and neglect, and performing other public functions has declined sharply.
In FY…
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Kate Richey
June 22, 2012 // Updated: July 25, 2015
What’s up this week at Oklahoma Policy Institute? The Weekly Wonk is dedicated to this week’s events, publications, and blog posts.
This week OK Policy announced that Linda Edmonson, social worker and community volunteer, has joined our Board of Directors. …
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In The Know is a daily synopsis of Oklahoma policy-related news and blogs. Inclusion of a story does not necessarily mean endorsement by the Oklahoma Policy Institute. E-mail your suggestions for In The Know items to gperry@okpolicy.org. You can sign…
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Hunger is a chronic problem in Oklahoma. In 2009, 28 percent of the state’s children lived in households that reported problems maintaining food security during the past year, the highest percentage in the country. This four-minute video from No Kid…
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