OK PolicyCast: Episode 5

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We’re back from vacation, rested and ready to share the most important Oklahoma news and analysis. This week, we discuss a recent book by journalist Amanda Ripley, “The Smartest Kids in the World and How They Got that Way.” The book looks at what countries with the highest performing education systems are doing right, and Oklahoma plays a prominent role in the story. We also talk about the loss of Oklahoma’s No Child Left Behind waiver, new details on the investigation of a botched execution, numbers of the week, and more.

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Stories referenced in this episode:

• Common Core repeal could put Oklahoma schools under more federal control
• Action Items for Education: Focus on English Language Learners
• Two Takes: The Smartest Kids in the World
• The number of homeless veterans really is falling