Oklahoma classrooms are facing a serious problem as the kids head back to school. There's a teacher shortage in the Sooner State that has become a real crisis. More and more educators are leaving the state and/or profession to find better opportunities elsewhere.
The Oklahoma House of Representatives just passed House Bill 2588 which would allow teachers, administrators and other school personnel to carry firearms on school campuses. The new bill would require that they possess a valid handgun license and met other requirements and criteria set forth by the board of education in their respective districts. HB 2588 passed the house by a (79-19) vote and will now head to the Senate.
Every few weeks we do one of these stories and it doesn't look like they're stopping anytime soon. The latest teacher/student sex scandal comes to us from Lockhart, Texas, just south of Austin.
The Oklahoma Supreme Court earlier today rejected a constitutional challenge to a proposed 1% sales tax increase to bridge the funding gap that currently exists for public education in Oklahoma.
Kids, have you ever wondered what your teachers do with all that time off over the summer? Apparently workin' on bustin' a move.
Here's hoping you all have a great summer!
School is almost in session. Students and teachers alike are getting ready for the new academic year making supply lists and shopping for supplies to get ready for the new school year.