SB1447 STOPS MANDATORY SCHOOL BOARD TRAINING and SB1445 REDUCES ALL SCHOOL BOARD TERMS TO TWO YEARS
February 2, 2022Over the last several years, it has become abundantly clear that many K12 public school boards do not have the… Continue Reading
The Problems With “School Choice”
January 29, 2022Every legislative session in Oklahoma, the topic of “School Choice” rears its head. People become “School Choice” advocates because they… Continue Reading
Six Reasons Why The Oklahoma State Legislature Should Ban The Use of SEL – Social Emotional Learning – Through SB1442
January 25, 2022Last year, the state Legislature – prompted by outcry from parent and taxpayers across the state and the nation –… Continue Reading
A is for…Activist?
January 13, 2022When you visit the library with your 5 year old, he may reach for a board book called A is… Continue Reading
Success Highways Edmond Public School’s SEL Vehicle for Middle and High Schoolers
January 11, 2022By Emily Wright 1/8/22 In the fall parents of EPS middle and high schoolers received letters with information regarding Success… Continue Reading
Guest Post: Senator Garvin Misses The Mark With Teacher Shortage Bills
January 9, 2022By Deborah Campbell Senator Garvin says two bills (SB1144, SB1119) will address teacher shortages. Truth is, it lowers standards and… Continue Reading
Meet Ralph
January 6, 2022Pornography is pornography It would be simple-minded to believe that the pornographic books in school libraries are only found under… Continue Reading
Cultural Competency, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion – Is Racist Training
December 5, 2021What would you think if an administrator said the following to you: “We have to have ‘Cultural Competency’ training. Here’s… Continue Reading
GUEST POST: Dear Dr. Grunewald, Conscious Discipline = SEL and SEL = CRT, So Don’t Tell Us EPS Is NOT Teaching CRT
December 5, 2021This article was written by Emily Wright, an Edmond Public Schools parent. Conscious Discipline – Social and Emotional Learning“Conscious Discipline… Continue Reading
Why Would We NOT Want Schools To Teach ‘Grit’, ‘Tenacity’ and ‘Perseverance’?
December 5, 2021True Grit is one of my absolute favorite movies of all time (both versions!). I LOVED the plucky spunk –… Continue Reading
