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The People's Business
We wrap up our 2012 season with Senator Jim Wilson (D)of Tahlequah and Senator Harry Coates (R) of Seminole. In this call-in free-for-all, our legislators along with host Bob Sands discuss anything and everything that's happened this legislative session.
Related Topics: Religion & Beliefs, Community, Health Care & Illnesses, Education, Government, Politics, Social Issues, Education, Religion & Beliefs
Originally broadcast on May 17, 2012
Cost of College
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Student loans are a staple of the typical co-ed. But some subsidized student loans are on the rocks, awaiting a decision by Congress.
Related Topics: Education, Issues & Advice, Personal Finance, Business & Economy, Government, Politics, Education
Originally broadcast on May 17, 2012
Oklahoma News Report
Music and Arts Education
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Music and arts education programs face more cuts in public schools, forcing many districts to rely on the private sector for creative instruction. The Tulsa Symphony recently paid to bring internationally renowned music teacher Roberta Guaspari to teach some workshops in the city. It’s one example of private organizations trying to provide opportunities for music and arts education. (Also featured: Kathy Rad of the Tulsa Symphony, Patrick Riley, Ken Busby, Exec. Dir. Of the Tulsa Arts & Humanities Council, Barry Schmelzenbach of the Harding Fine Arts Academy, Kim Baker from the Oklahoma Arts Council, Jerry Ni, and Dawn Wei.)
Related Topics: Performing Arts, Music, Education, Education, Arts & Entertainment
Originally broadcast on May 4, 2012
Oklahoma News Report
May 4th, 2012
In this ONR, Bob Sands and M. Scott Carter from The Journal Record team up for a special in-depth report on Oklahoma’s long term care facilities for veterans. Michael and Susan Kraft share the story of their father’s experience at the Claremore Veteran’s Center. Major General Rita Aragon and former Medical Director of the Norman Veterans Center, Dr. Pamela Hiti weigh in on some of the problems and possible solutions to accusations of neglect and abuse at veteran’s facilities. Proposed tax cuts and falling natural gas prices are creating uncertainty as legislators begin the complex task of drafting a state budget. Sen. Clark Jolley (R-Edmond) and Rep. Earl Sears (R-Bartlesville), who lead the Senate and House Appropriations Committees, talk about some of the unique challenges they face this year. Sen. Brian Bingman (R-Supulpa), Rep. Kris Steele (R-Shawnee), and Rep. Scott Inman (D-Del City) also voice their concerns. Music and arts education programs face more cuts in public schools, forcing many districts to rely on the private sector for creative instruction. The Tulsa Symphony recently paid internationally renowned music teacher Roberta Guaspari to teach some workshops in the city. It’s one example of private organizations trying to provide opportunities for music and arts education. And our partners at E-Capitol and The Journal Record have updates on other trending stories in government and business this week.
Related Topics: Performing Arts, Fine Arts, Health Care & Illnesses, Education, Forensics & Investigations, Business & Economy, Government, Politics, Health, Education, Military & Espionage
Originally broadcast on May 4, 2012
Oklahoma News Report
Scholarships for Disabled Kids
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A law designed to allow children with disabilities the right to apply for state funded scholarships is being challenged. Critics say the Lindsey Nicole Henry Scholarship Fund is unconstitutional because it uses taxpayer money to pay for private schooling. We talk to Garret and Stephanie Spry, Tim and Kristen Fisher, Eric Baxter, Dr. Kirby Lehman from Jenks Public Schools, Steven Crawford, the Executive Director of CCOSA, Rep. Jason Nelson (R-Oklahoma City), and Rep. Jeannie McDaniel (D-Tulsa).
Related Topics: Child Development, Education, Government, Education
Originally broadcast on April 27, 2012
The People's Business
April, 25th, 2012
Oklahoma's public education system continues to undergo major change. Changes that have left much controversy in its wake. End of instruction testing, funding cuts, the method for selecting low performing schools and the new a through f grading system are just some of the changes that have left educators at odds, primarily with the state department of education. Joining us to discuss these issues and more and to answer your questions are State Rep. Ed Cannaday, a Democrat from Porum and Sen. John Ford a Republican from Bartlesville.
Related Topics: Education, Government, Politics, Education
Originally broadcast on April 25, 2012
Oklahoma News Report
Kids and Tech
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High tech gadgets are topping holiday wish lists. Most are loaded with games and apps designed to captivate their users. They are also powerful educational instruments. For decades teachers taught the "three r's" using books, papers, pencils and chalkboards. Those methods now share classrooms with high tech devices some fear are more toy than teaching tool, but that educators say are changing the way students learn.
Related Topics: Education, Fun & Games, Science & Technology, Education
Originally broadcast on December 16, 2011
Oklahoma News Report
Teen Pregnancy
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In 2008 more than twice as many teenage girls gave birth in Oklahoma as were in the combined fall freshman classes of OU and OSU. So far this year more than 5,000 teens have given birth. For one in five it wasn't her first child. That has the health department and some school districts looking for new ways to prevent teen pregnancies. In both 2010 and 2011 the State Health Department spent just under $430,000 on teen pregnancy prevention education. Since participation is not mandatory, only schools in Ottawa and Pittsburg counties used the programs. In January, schools in Hughes, Choctaw and McCurtain counties will begin offering courses. Schools in Tulsa and Oklahoma counties use the federally funded "prep" program.
Related Topics: Women, Education, Healthy Kids, Issues & Advice
Originally broadcast on December 2, 2011
Oklahoma News Report
NCLB Waiver
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Oklahoma educators are waiting to see whether requirements of the No Child Left Behind law will be waived by the federal government. A waiver would allow Oklahoma to avoid the requirements of a law that has been widely criticized by educators since it was enacted. However, the waiver request itself is being criticized in part because of the power it would give state officials to take-over locally-controlled public schools.
Related Topics: Education, Government, Education
Originally broadcast on December 2, 2011
Oklahoma News Report
Drop Out Rates
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It's estimated one student drops out of high school every 27 seconds in America. Black, Hispanic and students from poor families have the highest drop out rates. It may surprise you to learn the same student can be counted as a drop out multiple times... While many students that receive high school diplomas are never counted as graduates.
Related Topics: Education, Government, Social Issues, Education
Originally broadcast on November 11, 2011
