Yeah. Not dead last again. Yeah

[Townsend]

http://www.newson6.com/global/story.asp?s=12514846

Oklahoma Next To Last In Student Funding

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma isn't dead last in spending per public school student, but it is in 49th place according to the National Center of Education Statistics.

The state is 27th in public school student enrollment. The figures released Thursday reflect enrollment, school revenues and expenditures as of 2008.

"Unfortunately, this new report confirms what we knew to be the case even before our state experienced an economic downturn: we rank dead last in our region in what we invest in the schooling of children and nearly dead last in the country," said State Superintendent Sandy Garrett said.

"Oklahoma ranking 27th in student enrollment also is notable, because it affirms citizens are putting their faith and trust in this state's public school system."


Garrett added that Oklahoma schools were serving 10,000 more students this year, as compared to the previous school year, and 20,000 more since 2006.

NCES operates under the U.S. Department of Education and publishes the report annually using the same collected data from each state so that direct comparisons among the states can be made.

[guido911]

Why do you post such bad news about this state?

Do you hate Oklahoma?

channeling my inner RM

[Townsend]

Why do you post such bad news about this state?

Do you hate Oklahoma?

channeling my inner RM

Tired of the money being spent to defend against lawsuits brought on by dumbass decisions of our legislature.

Then I read this.  I'm excited.

[SXSW]

Not good, and unfortunately until we have state leadership that prioritizes education we will continue to be near the bottom.  It would be a breath of fresh air to see one of our upcoming candidates for govenor put this as their top priority.  That being said I think our schools do pretty well with what they are given.  Increased consolidation of rural schools and increased online schooling for rural students would free up more funding for the urban districts that need it the most.

Honest question: do any revenues from the casinos go toward education?  If not, they should.  

[sgrizzle]

Not good, and unfortunately until we have state leadership that prioritizes education we will continue to be near the bottom.  It would be a breath of fresh air to see one of our upcoming candidates for govenor put this as their top priority.  That being said I think our schools do pretty well with what they are given.  Increased consolidation of rural schools and increased online schooling for rural students would free up more funding for the urban districts that need it the most.

Honest question: do any revenues from the casinos go toward education?  If not, they should.  

A portion of the proceeds do as well as public schools that serve tribal students are often given an annual donation by the tribes as well.