Weekly News Headlines and Commentary – Week of 2.10.25
February 11, 2025A weekly update of news that affects local Oklahomans from legislation to the green agenda and more!
Tag: school choice
Oklahoma Legislation Affecting Homeschool Or Education Autonomy To Support Or Oppose
February 3, 2025Oklahoma Legislation Affecting Homeschool Or Education Autonomy To Support Or Oppose
National School Choice Week Is A Taxpayer Scam
January 28, 2025The author argues that Oklahoma already offers various education options, rendering the concept of ‘school choice’ unnecessary. They criticize government funding for private schools through taxpayer money, asserting that it undermines parental responsibility. The author calls for genuine discussions among Republicans about maintaining limited government, emphasizing personal accountability in education rather than relying on government intervention.
Homeschoolers Want End To Educational Tax Credit
November 13, 2024Jana Belcher and Robert Scott discussed the significance of homeschooling in Oklahoma, emphasizing its freedom compared to other states. They expressed concerns over the recent Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit, arguing it threatens that freedom. A petition is available for those wishing to help remove homeschoolers from the tax credit.
Dissecting The Implications of School Choice Expert Corey DeAngelis Recent Outing As A Former Gay Adult Film Star
September 24, 2024The article discusses the controversy surrounding Corey DeAngelis, accused of a past as a gay adult film star, urging Christians not to exploit this for political gain. It emphasizes the potential for personal change, critiques the blind faith in ‘experts,’ and encourages recognizing everyday individuals as equally credible sources of knowledge in political discourse.
This Is How Government-Issued Private School Vouchers Will Help Turn Private Education Into ‘Non-Public’ (Public) Education
June 10, 2024In 2023, HB1934 created ‘Universal School Choice’ in Oklahoma, allocating public tax dollars to private education. This legislation raised concerns among some, questioning the impact of public funding on private schools’ autonomy. Recently, it was discovered that the federal government has an Office of Non-Public Education, which deals with private schools that receive federal funds, amplifying concerns about governmental control over education.
Oklahoma Private Schools To Answer To The Feds? New OSDE Rules Appear To Say Just That.
January 21, 2024Jenni White Today I’ve been going through the NUMEROUS new rules that have been uploaded to the Oklahoma State Department… Continue Reading
Representative Jacob Rosecrants Files Bill To Force Accountability For Education Tax Credit Dollars
January 17, 20241.16.24 – Jenni White File under ROPEtoldyaso. In fact, thanks to this, ROPE and homeschoolers across Oklahoma will take the prize… Continue Reading
ROPE’s Right Again…Sigh. Two Muslim Schools Among 174 Registered/Registering For The Oklahoma Parental “Tax Credit”
December 12, 2023For years, ROPE has been fighting ‘city hall’ all for a parent’s right to educate their child the way they… Continue Reading
Parent Choice Voucher Program Not Ready December 1st As Promised, Treat Frustrated
December 4, 2023Without spending a lot of time re-hashing our stance on the Parental Choice voucher program – the state should NEVER,… Continue Reading