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"Moderation in our state is so overdue."

On this week's Fried Okra, "Purple Ballots," we break down Oklahoma's election results, shifting voting trends and what they could mean for public education. #oklaed

Schoolhouse Rock the Vote! Tyler and Ivy give us a civics refresher on how the offices on Oklahoma's ballot shape public education and why your vote matters. #oklaed

The “Mississippi Miracle”? More like the “Mississippi Marathon.” MAE's Erica Jones and OEA's Dr. Rhonda Harlow unpack the years of work behind Mississippi's reading gains and what Oklahoma can learn. #oklaed

What could SQ 847 mean for Oklahoma schools, CareerTech and public services? Skye McNiel, executive director of Oklahoma Association of Career and Technology Education (OKACTE), breaks it down on Fried Okra. #oklaed

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"Don't rob me of my joy!" Meet Amy Cantrell, OEA's Teachers Teaching Students Award winner, on Fried Okra. #oklaed

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“The library should be the heart of the school.”

Muskogee teacher librarian Gina Batie joins Fried Okra to show us what a certified librarian really does and why students lose far more than books when schools go without one. #oklaed

Literacy is at the center of education right now. Edmond 2nd grade teacher and reading expert Cindy Rosario joins Fried Okra to talk about what works, what teachers carry and why every child deserves the chance to thrive. #oklaed

What happens at the Capitol when the Legislature isn’t in session?

This week on Fried Okra, we break down recent education interim studies on professional development, school discipline and classroom culture, adjunct and emergency-certified teachers, alternative education, and more. #oklaed

This week on Fried Okra, Misty Bradley of Oklahoma Parent Legislative Advocacy Coalition shares how she went from public school parent to advocate, why showing up matters, and how Oklahomans can speak up for our neighborhood schools. #oklaed

Ashley Hunnicutt believes in “the power of a fresh start.” The Enid music teacher joins Fried Okra to talk cautious optimism, community and the joyful chaos of back to school. #oklaed