Oklahoma schools ignoring long-term staff abuse of students
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In 2007, Delinda Curtis notified the Shawnee Public Schools superintendent, athletic director, and at least one school board member that her son had reported being sexually groomed and mistreated by basketball coach Ron Arthur. Among other things, Arthur had fondled the boy’s testicles, encouraged him to visit porn sites, and made sexual comments.
Oklahoma schools ignoring long-term staff abuse of students Click the headline to read the full article at OCPA.
Voter confidence is crucial to democratic stability. That’s why it is appropriate for Oklahoma state lawmakers to advance election-security measures even though Oklahoma has not suffered the election irregularities that have plagued other states.
Oklahoma election-integrity measures are justified Click the headline to read the full article at OCPA.
OCPA has released a study that provides a blueprint for setting Oklahoma on a path towards post-pandemic growth.
OCPA has released a study that provides a blueprint for setting Oklahoma on a path towards post-pandemic growth. Click the headline to read the full article at OCPA.
Are you looking for something to listen to on your morning commute tomorrow❓ Thinkin’ on Lincoln has you covered. Listen to the latest episode with Corey DeAngelis for a great conversation on school choice.
Don’t forget to like, subscribe and leave a review where you find your podcasts. A Conversation with Corey DeAngelis - Thinkin' on Lincoln Click the headline to read the full article at OCPA.
Oklahoma’s state courts, while they may represent the views of some attorneys, are out of step with the vast majority of Oklahomans.
![]() The American Founders believed legitimate government power comes from the people. They also believed all people—including those in government— are fal (Feed generated with FetchRSS) Oklahoma judicial selection is fundamentally flawed Click the headline to read the full article at OCPA.
Modest results are what can be expected from modest programs.
Modest results are what can be expected from modest programs. Click the headline to read the full article at OCPA.
Sadly, the need to “drain the swamp” persists not just in Washington, D.C., but Oklahoma City as well.
![]() The image of politicians as self-dealers talking out of both sides of their mouths while ignoring pressing constituent needs is a stereotype – but it exists for a reason, as some Oklahoma House Republicans recently demonstrated. (Feed generated with FetchRSS) Free Market Friday: House Republicans behaving badly | The Journal Record Click the headline to read the full article at OCPA.
Haworth is just one of many cases where victims of crime or their loved ones have seen justice delayed or denied entirely due to the McGirt ruling.
![]() In July 2020, Crystal Marie Haworth walked into the Pittsburg County Sheriff’s Office covered in blood and admitted that she tried to cut off Leonard (Feed generated with FetchRSS) Justice delayed, denied due to McGirt Click the headline to read the full article at OCPA.
HB 2486, which is co-authored by state Sen. Dewayne Pemberton (R-Muskogee), a retired public-school educator, places future generations of Oklahomans in financial jeopardy.
Pension-reform rollback puts taxpayers at risk Click the headline to read the full article at OCPA.
In the end, studies show that the people who know children the best and who generally have the very best interests of children at heart—parents—are overwhelmingly satisfied that they are improving their children’s education with school choice. Shouldn’t we let them?
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