Tag Archives: Education Oklahoma

Oklahoma’s Reading Crisis

By David Arnett

Jonathan Small, President of the Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs, spoke to the McGrath Breakfast Group on Saturday with a chilling message.

Small said, “Nearly 75 percent of students across any grade you might pick in Oklahoma, have not achieved reading proficiency. While taxpayers spend about $15,000.00 per student per year, achievement has continued to fall.

“When I say, ‘not proficient’ that means the student cannot take a book written for their grade level, read it, comprehend it on their own and understand it,” Small declared.

Jonathan Small, OCAP, Speaking at the McGrath Breakfast. Photo: David Arnett
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OU Welcomes Criminal Invaders

By David Arnett

Updated: According to a story by Clarise Tujardon ’26 published Friday, July 18, on Campus Reform, “the University of Oklahoma (OU) in Norman continues to provide services for illegal alien students through its admissions and financial aid processes” the Texas Correspondent wrote.

On its web page, OU’s Undocumented Admissions describes itself as a “safe place” and a “source of information and guidance” for illegal immigrants on how to apply to the university. It includes step-by-step instructions on application routes, tuition eligibility, and financial aid status.

“In the Office of Admissions and Recruitment, we do our best to find and provide the resources to better serve undocumented and DACA students as they are students who work hard to pursue their education and deserve access to higher education and become members of the OU family,” the website reads. “This is a safe place.”

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John Cox for State Superintendent

By Staff Report

Tahlequah, OK – Dr. John Cox, a long-time teacher and superintendent in Oklahoma is running for the office of State Superintendent.

With multiple advanced degrees in education as well as decades of working in the Oklahoma School System,  Cox represents not only the highest levels of professional competence but also a keen understanding of what is needed to fix Oklahoma’s broken school system.

Dr. John Cox
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OSDE Partners with PragerU for Teachers

By David Arnett

The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) announced Wednesday a groundbreaking partnership with PragerU to develop an assessment for teachers relocating from states with progressive education policies, such as California and New York, seeking certification to teach in Oklahoma schools. Effective immediately, this initiative will ensure that educators align with Oklahoma’s commitment to fostering an America First education rooted in truth, patriotism, and core values.

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Parental Rights and Public Schools

By Ken Malloy

A landmark Supreme Court decision handed down on June 27, 2025, in Mahmoud v. Taylor has dramatically affirmed the constitutional right of parents to shield their children from public school instruction that conflicts with their religious beliefs. The ruling is already being called one of the most consequential religious freedom cases in education since Wisconsin v. Yoder.

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