May 5, 2016
Education Budget Crisis
by Cathy Burden, Ph.D. America was founded on the belief that an educated citizenry is necessary for a true democratic society. Therefore, universal access to quality educational opportunities is axiomatic as the bedrock of our society that values freedom and equality. Unfortunately, those very institutions in Oklahoma that provide education to all – public schools and higher education – are currently being starved for resources and are therefore challenged to meet the growing needs of a diverse population. After a long history of less than adequate education funding,...