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ONR
September 2, 2011 (57:44)
Immigrants hoping to live the American Dream find naturalization to be expensive, complicated, and for some…impossible. The jobless recovery is hitting Oklahoma’s minority population especially hard with the black-white unemployment gap growing wider. U.S. Senator Tom Coburn places two dozen federally-funded projects in his Oklahoma Waste Report. Reaction from those accused of wasteful spending. Bio-science and medical research are a boon to Oklahoma’s economy. And, Charley Newcomb with Oklahoma Stories.
Related Topics: Community, Race & Ethnicity, United States, Biography & Profiles, Environment, Biology & Chemistry, Business & Economy, Government, Politics, Environment, Science & Technology, Race & Ethnicity, Social Issues, Education
Originally broadcast on September 2, 2011
Oklahoma Forum
Jobs and the Labor Market (27:45)
We discuss Oklahoma’s workforce and the job market with: Richard McPherson, Executive Director, Oklahoma Employment Security Commission Lynn Gray, Director of Economic Research and Analysis and Chief Economist, Oklahoma Employment Security Commission Dr. Phil Berkenbile, State Director, Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education
Related Topics: Government, Politics, Women, Race & Ethnicity, Social Issues, Education, Energy & Environment, Transportation & Infrastructure
Originally broadcast on September 4, 2011
ONR
August 26, 2011 (57:14)
Oklahoma’s crackdown on sex offenders has unintended consequences. Haze over an Oklahoma wildlife refuge leads to a legal fight between the state and federal governments. Hundreds of students are heading back to schools with worries about class work – and where they are going to live. New poll results show how Oklahomans feel about tax credits and state revenues. Going back in time to experience a different kind of Oklahoma Life. And, Charley Newcomb with Oklahoma Stories.
Related Topics: Government, Politics, Environment, Science & Technology, Social Issues, Education
Originally broadcast on August 26, 2011
Oklahoma News Report
OK Stories Catholic Schools (2:06)
Featured in Top Stories
Much of the organized schooling in pre-statehood Oklahoma was the work of the Roman Catholic church. The church's educational mission can be traced back to a man who didn't want the job in the first place. Some educational history, with Charles Newcomb and Oklahoma Stories.
Related Topics: Religion & Beliefs, United States, Education, Religion & Beliefs
Originally broadcast on July 29, 2011
Oklahoma News Report
Career Tech (3:38)
Featured in Top Stories
Oklahoma's successful career tech education system is re-tooling after a 5.8% cut in state funding in addition to a loss of federal funds of 2.7 million dollars. The cuts come at a time when education has become the key to improving the lives of an increasing number of Oklahomans.
Related Topics: Politics, Science & Technology, Education, Transportation & Infrastructure
Originally broadcast on July 29, 2011
Oklahoma News Report
Student Health (4:55)
Featured in Top Stories
As classrooms begin to fill up this semester, students are bringing with them a number of health issues that will impact their ability to learn. They range from lack of sleep or poor nutrition to thoughts of suicide and substance abuse. These are all problems that may be noticed for the first time inside the school house. Oklahoma mental health officials tell us substance abuse, teen suicide and early sexual activity are stubborn problems that the state has shown little, if any, ability to deal with over the last several years.
Related Topics: Health Care & Illnesses, Education, Health, Education
Originally broadcast on July 29, 2011
Oklahoma News Report
Early Childhood Education (4:33)
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According to the national Kids Count program more than 20,000 Oklahoma children were involved in some form of early childhood education. A new coalition looks to increase that number. Oklahoma Champions for Early Opportunity is bringing business leaders together to invest in early childhood education. Debra Anderson is the executive director of Smart Start Oklahoma, which is affiliated with OK-CEO. She joined Dick Pryor to discuss this new initiative.
Related Topics: Child Development, Education, Business & Economy, Education
Originally broadcast on July 29, 2011
Oklahoma News Report
Online Schools (4:30)
Featured in Top Stories
For a growing number of public school students, going back to class this year will mean turning on their computer at home. On-line education has grown so fast that total virtual enrollment isn't yet known. Preliminary data shows on-line learning has attracted students from 45 of the state's 77 counties. And it is proving to be a boon for some struggling rural school districts.
Related Topics: Media & Technology, Education, Education
Originally broadcast on July 29, 2011
Oklahoma News Report
Teacher Pay (6:04)
Featured in Top Stories
Oklahoma public school teachers are nearly the lowest paid in the nation, currently ranked 48th. Despite that, the state ranks 9th in the country for the total number of teachers who have reached nationally board certified status. Under state law, that distinction is supposed to come with a five thousand dollar bonus. However, that bonus is no longer funded because of a decision by the state board of education.
Related Topics: Education, Government, Politics, Education
Originally broadcast on July 29, 2011
Oklahoma News Report
New Education Laws (6:56)
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There are nearly 50 new laws passed by state lawmakers that will be in effect by the end of this year. Among them are statues that end social promotion of students not reading at grade level, and the implementation of an “A” through “F” grading scale for overall school performance. Several of the new laws have raised debate about what their real impact will be.
Related Topics: Education, Government, Politics, Education
Originally broadcast on July 29, 2011
