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An overview of our work on Oklahoma education
Educating our children is the biggest responsibility that we entrust to our state and local governments. Nevertheless, Oklahoma struggled to fund common education and higher education to meet what’s needed for all kids to have access to a quality education and for our state to have a highly-skilled workforce. We promote policies to adequately fund our education system and advance evidence-based strategies to reach all Oklahoma children.
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Oklahoma children deserve investment. When will lawmakers act?
Oklahoma children face a host of challenges that stem from the conditions and policies shaping life in our state – nearly 1 in 4 Oklahoma children experience food insecurity, children of color are overrepresented in the youth justice system, and young children are inappropriately exposed to court involvement. Parents’ resources are stretched thin, whether it’s More...
2026 KIDS COUNT: Oklahoma ranks 44th for child well-being
Oklahoma continues to rank among the bottom 10 states for overall child well-being in the 2026 KIDS COUNT® Data Book, 50-state report of recent data developed by the Annie E. Casey Foundation analyzing how kids are faring nationwide. • KIDS COUNT Interactive Data Book • Oklahoma Data Profile Snapshot For the 2026 KIDS COUNT® Data More...
Creating a minimum age of adjudication is common sense youth justice reform
Oklahoma’s youth justice system is tasked with ensuring youth who cause harm face fair consequences, but is also responsible for protecting children and promoting long-term public safety. One of the most effective ways to do both is by setting a reasonable minimum age of adjudication at 12 years old, like Senate Bill 2097 proposes. Adjudication More...
Reimagining Youth Justice in Oklahoma: A Landscape Report of the Youth Justice System and Recommendations for Reform
A new OK Policy report examines Oklahoma's youth justice system and suggests reforms to create impactful and transformative change for youth. More...
Child Well-being & Education Experts
