OSDE Rule Change - Standards of Performance and Conduct for Teachers

The Oklahoma State Department of Education and Secretary Walters have been busy creating and/or changing agency rules. Some of these are for the better, some for the worst.

You can see a full description on our blog: https://rope2.org/2024/01/22/a-list-with-commentary-of-the-newest-rules-added-to-the-oklahoma-state-department-of-education-website-for-review/

This particular rule is meant to keep sexual predators from harming Oklahoma students as has been reported regarding several coaches here in the state. Unfortunately, the rule isn't as black and white as it needs to be. Find out why in this clip from our ROPE Report Live podcast on February 9th.

Bad Homeschool Bills In Oklahoma (2024) - Why You Should Fight Them Even If You DON'T Homeschool Your Kids

The bill discussed in this video (HB4130 - Swope), would cause Oklahoma parents homeschooling their children to be forced to register with the Department of Human Services, among other things. Even if you don't homeschool in Oklahoma, you should be extremely concerned about this bill. Why? Check out the video....

State School Board Throws Out HB1775 (Critical Race Theory) Rules - But Says Teachers Must Follow

What in the world is going on at the Oklahoma State Department of Education - again? 

July 12th, the Oklahoma State School Board voted to accept the rules written to uphold HB1775, the bill that prohibits the teaching of divisive subjects often linked to Critical Theory, or Critical Race Training.