One last Fried Okra before our summer hiatus. We look back at a legislative session that started with talk of flat budgets but, through educator advocacy, ended with major investments in Oklahoma public education. We recap the wins, the fights, and what comes next for #oklaed

Sine Die is here, and the dust is still settling. On this week's Fried Okra, we break down what moved at the Capitol, which education bills were vetoed, and what the governor signed into law for Oklahoma public schools. #oklaed

"Busy, confusing, exciting, depressing." This week at the Capitol had a little bit of everything as lawmakers pushed hundreds of bills through late-night House sessions just one week before Sine Die. We break down what it means for public education, educators, and students. #oklaed

Fried Okra is back after a inspiring weekend with elected educators from across the state. We discuss the stretch run of the 2026 legislative session. Where do bills on salary increases, literacy, NBCT stipends, and more stand at the Capitol? Tune in as we break it all down. #oklaed

It's been one week at the Capitol. Gotta listen to the show so you know where the budget's gonna grow (and not grow) for public education in Oklahoma. Can't understand what we mean? You soon will. #oklaed

Movement is picking up at the Capitol and we break down what it means for Oklahoma public education. We look at where the budget stands, what could still change, and whether “across-the-board” really means pay raises for teachers. We also take a closer look at why property taxes matter and how they support schools and other critical services. #oklaed

A first look at the early budget deal and what it signals for public education, why it could still change, and how those decisions show up in our schools. We also talk with Andrea McDonald from the American Psychological Association about why student and educator mental health is a shared responsibility. #oklaed

Deadline week at the Capitol brought late night sessions, surprise amendments, and a flood of education bills moving fast. We break down what passed, what changed at the last minute, and what it means for Oklahoma classrooms. #oklaed

What was supposed to be a quiet week at the Capitol turned into a scramble. Tyler and Ivy break down a major rewrite to a bill adding seven instructional days, plus updates on library reporting, summer food for kids, teacher scholarships, and voucher expansion. #oklaed

Deadline week at the Capitol means dozens of education bills had to clear committee or die for the session. In this episode of Fried Okra, we break down what moved forward, what didn’t, and how member advocacy helped stop a bad bill earlier in the week. We also discuss state testing, career teachers, screen time in schools, teacher pay raises, the NBCT stipend, and more. #oklaed