Native American, Black and disabled students are overrepresented in the number of children subjected to corporal punishment in Oklahoma’s public schools.
Minority Oklahomans Disproportionately Sued Over Debt
“This issue needs to be brought to light,” Koon said. “The common person doesn’t worry about law. They worry about getting to work, feeding their family and what bills they have to pay every week.”
“This issue needs to be brought to light,” Koon said. “The common person doesn’t worry about law. They worry about getting to work, feeding their family and what bills they have to pay every week.”
Lack of Rules Let Elite School Ignore Sexual Harassment and Bullying of Students
As a student at the Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics, Lawton Blanchard, who is Black and queer, said she was belittled, called stupid and mocked by physics professor Kurt Bachmann.
As a student at the Oklahoma School of Science and Mathematics, Lawton Blanchard, who is Black and queer, said she was belittled, called stupid and mocked by physics professor Kurt Bachmann.
Oklahoma Inches Closer To Eliminating Private Prisons
Change is coming to a southeast Oklahoma private prison plagued with violence and staffing shortages, but advocates for corrections staff and prisoners say further efforts are needed to improve conditions.
Change is coming to a southeast Oklahoma private prison plagued with violence and staffing shortages, but advocates for corrections staff and prisoners say further efforts are needed to improve conditions.
Afghan Refugee Resettlement Highlights Inequities for All Vulnerable Oklahomans
Oklahoma was preparing for 1,800 Afghan refugees. Jeff and Christine Poyner were eager to help.
Oklahoma was preparing for 1,800 Afghan refugees. Jeff and Christine Poyner were eager to help.
Homeless Youth Walk a Hidden Path in Rural Oklahoma
For now, the 17-year-old wanders Woodward with her boyfriend. For the past year, they have slept in abandoned trailers and a trashed apartment.
For now, the 17-year-old wanders Woodward with her boyfriend. For the past year, they have slept in abandoned trailers and a trashed apartment.
Experts: Money Alone Can’t Solve Mental Health Access Issues in Rural Jails
Seven years after voters approved a greater investment in mental health and substance abuse services for Oklahoma counties, the money finally is on the way.
Seven years after voters approved a greater investment in mental health and substance abuse services for Oklahoma counties, the money finally is on the way.
Most Oklahoma Jails Failed Health Department Inspections in 2022
A state health department inspector found a man lying in soiled clothing during an unannounced examination of the Kiowa County Jail in early September.
A state health department inspector found a man lying in soiled clothing during an unannounced examination of the Kiowa County Jail in early September.
Supreme Court Upholds Federal Law Meant to Protect Indian Children
In a 7-2 decision, the United States Supreme Court on Thursday affirmed the constitutionality of a federal law meant to keep Indian children with their families and tribes.
In a 7-2 decision, the United States Supreme Court on Thursday affirmed the constitutionality of a federal law meant to keep Indian children with their families and tribes.
Walters’ Faith Committee Wants Ten Commandments in Every Public Classroom
A committee examining prayer in schools asked the state Board of Education to require every classroom to display a poster of the Ten Commandments and require students to take a course on Western civilization for graduation.
A committee examining prayer in schools asked the state Board of Education to require every classroom to display a poster of the Ten Commandments and require students to take a course on Western civilization for graduation.
Big Bonuses, Bigger Risks: Oklahoma’s New Teacher Bonus Program Raises Concern
To sign up for the bonuses, applicants commit to teach for five years.
To sign up for the bonuses, applicants commit to teach for five years.
Supreme Court Upholds Federal Provision Barring Racial Gerrymandering
In a 5-4 ruling issued late last week, the U.S. Supreme Court decided that Alabama illegally packed Black voters into a single congressional district following the 2020 Census and must redraw its maps to create a second minority-majority district.
In a 5-4 ruling issued late last week, the U.S. Supreme Court decided that Alabama illegally packed Black voters into a single congressional district following the 2020 Census and must redraw its maps to create a second minority-majority district.
Oklahoma Takes Steps to Address Childcare Scarcity
A bill aimed at streamlining local rules for in-home daycares was signed into law by Gov. Kevin Stitt this week.
A bill aimed at streamlining local rules for in-home daycares was signed into law by Gov. Kevin Stitt this week.
What It’s Like to Teach Civics Amid Political Polarization, Intense Scrutiny
At each table, students took a quick vote to decide who would represent them. A girl with long red and black braids was up first.
At each table, students took a quick vote to decide who would represent them. A girl with long red and black braids was up first.
For Tenants Behind On Rent, Anti-Retaliation Proposal Wouldn’t Help
It didn’t take long for problems to arise with Sabrina Elliott’s two-bedroom rental home off South Pennsylvania Avenue.
It didn’t take long for problems to arise with Sabrina Elliott’s two-bedroom rental home off South Pennsylvania Avenue.
After a Decade of Waiting, Oklahomans With Disabilities Still Aren’t Receiving Care They Need
Kannon suffers from a rare disorder that causes daily seizures. He needs constant care, someone to soften his falls and keep him from choking by rolling him onto his side.
Kannon suffers from a rare disorder that causes daily seizures. He needs constant care, someone to soften his falls and keep him from choking by rolling him onto his side.