Mississippi has passed us: The question is, will Oklahoma really even try?

Oklahoma’s largest business organization is sounding the clarion call once again that Oklahoma is running out of time when it comes to investing in our future. Last week, the Oklahoma State Chamber rolled out a renewed push to make reading literacy a top priority in this state. This isn’t a new idea. We’ve been here … Continue reading Mississippi has passed us: The question is, will Oklahoma really even try?

MAGA politics have undermined a once-principled conservative approach to education

Principled views on education were once a cornerstone of Republican politics, both nationally and here in Oklahoma. For most of my adult life, traditional (pre-MAGA) Republicans offered an intellectually consistent and constructive approach—emphasizing local control, school choice, high academic standards, respect for institutions and expertise and teaching civics and history in ways that promoted patriotism … Continue reading MAGA politics have undermined a once-principled conservative approach to education