Dr. John Cox, Peggs Superintendent, discussed his campaign for Oklahoma State Superintendent of Public Instruction in a recent interview. The platform won’t create short clips of candidate interviews to avoid any appearance of endorsement. Viewers are encouraged to watch the full video on Rumble or YouTube and engage with it.
On April 29, SB224, aimed at creating an education data system, failed in the House. After a series of unprecedented votes on May 1, the bill eventually passed without an emergency clause. Representative Tom Gann criticized the Speaker’s actions, claiming they violated House rules and set a concerning precedent for future legislation.
Julianne Romanello appeared on the ROPE Report podcast to discuss REAL ID and government biometric tracking of citizens. She emphasizes the importance of education to oppose these measures and urges listeners to inform elected officials about their concerns. The goal is to prevent a global biometric digital ID system.
Mary from the V1SUT Vantage Substack discussed concerning Oklahoma Education Reform on the ROPE Report podcast, focusing on bills HB1937 and HB1491. HB1937 NOW allows parents to opt out of last year’s texting law, while HB1491 was gutted and replaced with language allowing state board of education members to add items to the agenda.
Friday’s program featured Don Spencer discussing the ongoing efforts of OK2A post-Constitutional Carry, highlighting important legislative bills. Mark, Michael’s brother, shared insights about the education system’s issues, while Jenni and Michael discussed Governor Stitt’s contradictory stance on green energy. The episode emphasized the need to engage in Oklahoma politics.
Governor Stitt’s dismissal of three state school board members has raised questions about what he termed “political drama.” Critics argue the removals were unjust, especially regarding Kendra Wesson, who was committed to safeguarding children from harmful educators. The new board lacks educational experience, causing concern over its ability to improve Oklahoma’s education system.
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The cell phone bill SB139 proposed by Ally Seifried aims to enforce stricter cell phone policies in schools, overriding local school board authority. Critics argue it imposes unnecessary regulations, lacks enforcement mechanisms, and distracts from more pressing educational issues. The legislation is seen as an ineffective response to existing challenges in Oklahoma schools.
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Weekly News Headlines and Commentary – Week of 2.3.25
A list of news headlines for the state of Oklahoma – some with commentary.