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The People's Business
Common Education
In this episode of The People's Business, Bob Sands is joined by Rep. Ed Cannaday from Porum and Rep. Jason Nelson from Oklahoma City. Tonight's topic is common education. Bob Sands and our panel discuss the issues related to Oklahoma's education system and took questions live on the air from concerned viewers across the state.
Related Topics: Government, Politics, Education
Originally broadcast on April 17, 2013
Oklahoma Forum
School Safety Commission
Less than a week after the deadly shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, legislative leaders formed the non-partisan Oklahoma Commission on School Security. The commission moved quickly to develop findings and recommendations for Oklahoma schools. 22 people served on that commission and three of them join us: Eleanor Goetzinger, Behavior Specialist for Oklahoma City Public Schools; Roger Webb, Headmaster of Oklahoma Christian School and former President of the University of Central Oklahoma; and, Kim Carter, director of the Oklahoma Office of Homeland Security.
Related Topics: Child Development, Government, Politics, Social Issues, Education
Originally broadcast on March 31, 2013
Oklahoma News Report
3-29-13
On this episode of the ONR, legislation that would allow horse slaughter facilities to operate in the state moves forward, but opponents are rallying against what they see as a brutal and cruel business. Votes in the Oklahoma legislature sometimes fall along party lines, but the divide is strongly felt between the rural and the urban. And one particular issue is key to Oklahoma's rural caucus. The need for quality nurses is on the rise nationwide, and that includes Oklahoma. Plus, Oklahoma ranks on the Miserable States Index, online civics education, and donations for a forthcoming museum, on this ONR.
Related Topics: Film & Television, Performing Arts, Travel, Health Care & Illnesses, Education, Animals, Business & Economy, Government, Politics, Social Issues, Health, Education
Originally broadcast on March 29, 2013
ONR 3-29-13
Civics Education
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With an increased emphasis on math and reading, civics education has gone somewhat by the wayside in most schools. But the Oklahoma Bar Association and a former Supreme Court Justice are going online to help fill an educational void.
Related Topics: Education, United States, Government, Education
Originally broadcast on March 29, 2013
Oklahoma News Report
3-22-13
On this episode of the ONR, we look at the sequester, and it's potential impact on Oklahoma's military bases and personnel. For military veterans returning home with head injuries, cures have remained elusive. But advances in medical technology are giving veterans a chance to move forward with their lives. Last year, lawmakers worked to pass 'smart on crime' initiatives, but a year later finds those initiatives unfounded and and its future uncertain. Plus, screenings for infants, colon health, and Okie astronauts on this ONR.
Related Topics: Biography & Profiles, Community, Health Care & Illnesses, Child Development, United States, Business & Economy, Government, Politics, Science & Technology, Social Issues, Health, Education, Military & Espionage
Originally broadcast on March 22, 2013
Oklahoma News Report
3-15-13
On this episode of the ONR, we take a look at the flurry of activity at the state capitol as lawmakers rush to meet the time constraints of deadline week. A review of Oklahoma's government openness has the state earning low marks. Plus, a look at science and math education in the state, observing the role of the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, and an auto shop that just might have the luck of the Irish, on this ONR.
Related Topics: Community, Travel, Health Care & Illnesses, Education, Business & Economy, Government, Politics, Social Issues, Health, Education
Originally broadcast on March 15, 2013
ONR 3-15-13
STEM Education
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Employers looking for qualified workers in the coming years may not be looking in Oklahoma. Low math and science scores don't bode well for the Sooner state's employment prospects as more jobs shift to fields requiring strong backgrounds in those topics. Work is being done to increase math and science learning, but there's more to be done.
Related Topics: Child Development, Education, Education
Originally broadcast on March 15, 2013
Oklahoma News Report
2-22-13
In this episode of the ONR, we explore school security, and what measures lawmakers and educators are considering to keep area schools safe. In other nearby schools, the problem is less that of security and more of administrative funding. With a cap on administrative spending, some small school districts are considering merging administrations to save money. In our continuing drought coverage, we visit Altus-Lugert Lake in southwestern Oklahoma, where low water levels are affecting area agriculture. Plus, freshmen legislators, weekly capitol updates, old-school sky diving, Thunder fever and more on this ONR.
Related Topics: Folk Art & Crafts, Community, Sports & Recreation, People & Profiles, Education, Modern, Earth, Environment, Natural History, Weather & Natural Disasters, Business & Economy, Government, Politics, Environment, Social Issues, Health, Education, Sports, Biography & Profiles, Energy & Environment
Originally broadcast on February 22, 2013
ONR 2-22-13
School Security
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As the nation continues to deal with the aftermath of the Newtown shooting, citizens of Oklahoma are noting their own brush with disaster after a Bartlesville student's plan to attack his school was thwarted just in time. It sums up to school administrators and lawmakers working to find a way to make schools more secure.
Related Topics: Education, Forensics & Investigations, Government, Politics, Social Issues, Health, Education
Originally broadcast on February 22, 2013
ONR 2-22-13
Administration Consolidation
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With caps in place for administrative spending, a handful of school districts across the state are working to get more bang for their administrative buck by consolidating positions like superintendents.
Related Topics: Community, Education, Business & Economy, Government, Education
Originally broadcast on February 22, 2013
