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International Students
5-25-12
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The 2010-2011 school year saw record enrollment of international students in American colleges and universities. Of the 700,000 students, nearly 13,000 are studying in Oklahoma. Reporter Lis Exon talks to a handful of students from across the globe who have gathered in the Sooner State to pursue their education.
Related Topics: Biography & Profiles, Community, Race & Ethnicity, Travel, Education, Global Affairs, Education
Originally broadcast on May 29, 2012
End of Instruction Tests
5-18-12
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As schools prepare to send swaths of young graduates out into the real world in the coming weeks, over two thousand seniors who successfully finished their classes this year are stuck in graduation limbo. They're the first group required to pass four end of instruction tests, and for some, it's become their greatest hurdle.
Related Topics: Community, Education, Education, Society
Originally broadcast on May 21, 2012
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
Fixing DHS Pinnacle Plan
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When children are hurt or killed, the Department of Human Services is often put under the microscope. What receives little attention are the challenges the agency faces trying to protect Oklahoma’s most vulnerable citizens. Now DHS faces the challenge of a complete overhaul in the eye of intense scrutiny.
Related Topics: Child Development, Government, Women
Originally broadcast on April 13, 2012
Oklahoma News Report
ONR Extra The Serenity Project
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The death last year of five-year-old Serenity Deal at the hands of her father has renewed calls for reform of the State Department of Human Services. Serenity had been placed in her father's custody by DHS caseworkers, despite evidence of severe physical abuse. The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy, and members of Serenity's family, are urging legislation to stem the tide of child abuse to ensure such a tragedy doesn't happen again. In this ONR Extra, here is more on what's being called "The Serenity Project".
Related Topics: Child Development, Issues & Advice, Government, Social Issues
Originally broadcast on April 6, 2012
