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Opinion: The November election is an opportunity for voters to support public education.opinion

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On November 8th, Oklahoma will once again exercise its sacred right to elect governors, legislators, and other offices that will lead this great state for the next four years. Education has long been a political issue, but candidates usually share a consensus. The state faces many obstacles to overcome in this area, from learning gaps created by the pandemic to shortages of teachers, so candidates for governor and state superintendent of education will be the answer to these challenges. We deliver what we believe in. I think both offices have clear options when it comes to public education.

Joy Hoffmeister has the support of Oklahoma’s five largest tribes because it respects tribal sovereignty. As a member of the tribe, she welcomes her work with the tribe to make life better for all of Oklahoma.As the current state superintendent of education, Hoffmeister is committed to improving public education in Oklahoma. has led many successful initiatives for For example, she pushed for the repeal of the left-behind child ban, returned power to formulate education policy to states and local districts, and raised teacher salaries to address teacher shortages. The state provides the ACT or SAT free to students or school districts in all Oklahoma high school seniors and introduces separate Career and Academic Plans (ICAPs) in high and middle schools to help students prepare for life after secondary school. prepared to participate in

The Oklahoma Supreme Court recently ruled that Senate Bill 658, signed by Governor Stitt, is unconstitutional. This bill, which bans mask mandates unless the governor declares an emergency, takes away too much local control. The premise of school vouchers is that all parents will be able to enroll their students in either public or private schools. This means that you can choose to send them to How can I go to a private school that is not in a rural area? Governor Stitt’s response is that more private schools will open in rural areas. However, the shortage of teachers is alarming. As an example, he graduated from Northeastern State University in 1995 with well over 300 of her teaching students. At the same higher education institution, he had fewer than 100 students graduating in this field this year.

People often say that being an educator is a calling, but I became an educator because I was encouraged by the care of public school educators. As another example, my mother, who has been in public schools for 34 years, is remembered as loving and a favorite of her students. Voters have the opportunity to elect Oklahoma’s top teacher, Jenna Nelson, as state superintendent. This office oversees the policies of Oklahoma’s public school system and works to improve student achievement. It also serves as the official representative of the State of Oklahoma to the U.S. Department of Education. Its federal programs contribute to education by bridging the gap between state and local support. In fact, most schools across the state apply for federal funds/grant grants that provide students with supplemental assistance that would not be possible without this assistance. Walters says that by cutting extra spending, states can find ways to be fully funded without federal funding. You need to understand how it affects public school districts. Nelson confirms that she aims to keep the public schools publicly funded and understands that her teacher’s support is important.

Education is always an opportunity for students to learn about the world, prepare for their future, and have a say. For generations, Oklahoma families have seen students graduate and lead successful lives after being educated in public schools. We serve over 690,000 public school students, nearly 95% of all students, in over 500 public school districts. This election will give Oklahoma a chance to vote on an important issue: public education for students.

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