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 the show, Colonel Putnam shared memorable military stories and insightful views on education, particularly criticizing distance learning as “actual absence.” He expressed concerns about micromanagement in schools and student surveys influencing kids’ thoughts. Lauding teachers, he emphasized their need for support. The episode also discussed important school board elections.
Julianne Romanello discussed the flawed nature of public education on February 21, emphasizing its goal of creating compliant workers rather than critical thinkers. The conversation highlighted the detrimental impact of policies like Impact Investing on student autonomy. Homeschooling is suggested as a better alternative, particularly through Classical Conversations, to ensure quality education.
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.