Higher Education
In the name of ‘diversity,’ OU opposes equality
The “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” training mandated at the University of Oklahoma advises students that support for equality is wrongheaded.
Law & Principles
OCPA 2021 legislative scorecard: Watch list update (February 11, 2021)
This is an updated watch list of bills that are eligible to be included on OCPA’s scorecard for Oklahoma’s 2021 legislative session.
Education
‘Parent’ groups dominated by teacher unions
Two teachers unions that have steadfastly opposed reopening schools for full-time, in-person instruction are part of a new coalition opposing efforts to provide parents with a wider range of school options.
Education
Stitt appointee makes clear his support for school choice
Gov. Kevin Stitt’s latest appointment to the State Board of Education has left no doubt where he stands when parents are on one side of an education issue and school administrators and unions on the other.
Higher Education
‘Diversity, equity, and social justice’: Oklahoma higher ed is hiring
It’s time for Oklahoma’s governor and state lawmakers to consider Milton Friedman’s suggestion that perhaps we should be taxing universities rather than subsidizing them.
Energy
‘Green’ technology poses long-term threat to roads
Growing use of alternative-fuel vehicles threatens to dramatically reduce funding for Oklahoma’s roads and bridges by slashing gasoline consumption.
Education
OSDE directs teachers to controversial organization
During the week of the 2020 presidential election, the Oklahoma State Department of Education encouraged teachers to use materials produced by an organization that critics say has actively worked to brand orthodox Christians and mainstream conservative organizations as “hate groups.”
Budget & Tax, Education
Top education retirees paid handsomely
While there has been no shortage of research papers and news stories about teacher salaries, these often ignore a large portion of educators’ compensation: retirement benefits.
Good Government
Legislation to impede church closings advances
Legislation that would protect places of worship from government-ordered closures during a pandemic has advanced from a state House committee.