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A final #oklaed interview with Thelma Parks
When Oklahoma City civil rights and education icon Thelma Parks died at age 96 last week, I was under the weather and did not...
Park opening could get extreme with release of scissortails
The schedule for the grand opening of Scissortail Park was released this past week, and I think it's safe to say we won't be...
Seven concerning facts about privatization of the military
Do you really know what goes on in our country? Behind the scenes or at the boardroom table, there are active systems and negotiations...
Daddy, which side were you on in the Chicken War?
Ah yes, the great Chicken War of 2019. I remember it well...because it's still happening. Full disclosure: I have tried exactly zero of the...
Candor will help OKCPS after John Marshall Middle School fights
As the Oklahoma City Public School District deals with the high-profile student fights at John Marshall Middle School, the district should welcome an opportunity...
It’s been four years and our scrapbook is full of gratitude
The start of September means school is fully back in session, football season is upon us and another Labor Day has been celebrated. For...
Rest or party? Sooners on Sunday a good conundrum
I know, I know: This comic is a "dad joke" if I've ever made one.
I'm very confident, however, that there will be plenty of...
Apprenticeship programs positive, need oversight
Registered apprenticeship programs lead to good-paying careers and a healthy economy. However, when apprenticeship programs are not regulated properly, those in charge could take...
Virtual learning oversight: ‘Riding a donkey into the space age’
Earlier this month, I met with three administrators at the Oklahoma State Department of Education who have been wrestling with accountability issues for virtual...
Letter: Lawmaker should resign over DUI, calls
To the editors:
On July 4, 2019, my parents were coming to spend the holiday with our family at my home. On the way, their...