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Public School Advocates Kicked Off Public Schools Week on Monday

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Public School Advocates Kicked Off Public Schools Week on Monday

KWTV

Education is a big topic at this year’s legislative session, as there’s dozens of proposed bills that could make a difference in your child’s education. News 9's Augusta McDonnell has been covering education policy closely this session.

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Parents & clergy gather at Oklahoma State Capitol in support of public schools

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Parents & clergy gather at Oklahoma State Capitol in support of public schools

KFOR

The Oklahoma Parent Legislative Action Committee is telling state lawmakers to “stop harming public schools.” The grassroots advocates said new legislation is going to cause schools to compete for dollars and pit families against each other.

The Spirit of the Teacher Walkouts Lived On in the Midterms

The Spirit of the Teacher Walkouts Lived On in the Midterms

The New Yorker

Oklahoma parents turned their anger into action. They formed PLAC, a Parent Legislative Action Committee. PLAC advocates in the state capitol for the parents of public-school children. For years, legislators in Oklahoma could take comfort in the fact that few residents knew their names; now, parents were watching.

Oklahoma Parents Urge Gov. Fallin To Sign Reading Bill

Oklahoma Parents Urge Gov. Fallin To Sign Reading Bill

KGOU

A group of Oklahoma parents concerned about new third grade reading requirements are urging Gov. Mary Fallin to sign a bill making it easier to promote students. The Parent Legislative Action Committee of Central Oklahoma delivered a petition to the governor on Monday with more than 2,000 signatures.