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.
On February 19th, Michael and Mary discussed USAID’s funding of organizations like Oklahomans for Equality and its impact on Bartlesville regarding LGBTQIA+ issues. They also covered HB1937, a bill seen as a threat to student protection, encouraging public feedback to the Education Oversight Committee to oppose it.
On January 17, 2025, a podcast episode featured hosts discussing Oklahoma politics after a guest cancellation. They revisited a discussion with Senator Kendal Sacchieri about property tax. The episode also tackled education issues and the disconnect from nature, emphasizing how modern life diminishes humanity’s appreciation for the natural world.
Oklahoma Public school district Western Hills, has a history of hiring school employees with alternate lifestyles. Why? How much do parents know about these hires? Should they know? Why is the OSDE not addressing questions about a trans teacher in the classroom? Shouldn’t these questions be answered?
Dr. Becky Pellam shared her challenging teaching experiences in Oklahoma, highlighting bullying from colleagues and unethical practices in schools. After leaving Guymon Public Schools, she faced similar issues at DOVE Virtual Academy. She emphasized the need for genuine education reform in Oklahoma, criticizing a system that conditions rather than educates students.
Sherrie Conley’s new non-profit, Broken Trust, aims to address abuse in public education. The organization provides a platform for reporting abuse in schools and educates parents on their rights and the necessary actions to take. Sherrie highlights the responsibility of everyone to report abuse and shares insights on the repercussions for schools found guilty of abuse.
For her regular Wednesday appearance on ROPE Report Live, our V1SUT Vantage blogger, ‘Mary’, Michael and I talked about yet… Continue Reading