StateImpact Oklahoma

Dec 05 2024 200 ep. 4 mins 17

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StateImpact Oklahoma reports on education, health, environment, and the intersection of government and everyday Oklahomans. StateImpact Oklahoma is a collaboration of KGOU, KOSU, KWGS and KCCU.

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Boost in federal dollars could strengthen prenatal, early childhood Oklahoma home visiting services

Dec 05 2024 4 mins

The federal government is increasing funding for a program that offers families free, voluntary home visits by health professionals from pregnancy to kindergarten. The state hopes to use those dollars to fill maternal and infant health care gaps.Mentioned in this episode:Social Media tags

StateImpact Oklahoma welcomes environment and science reporter Chloe Bennett-Steele

Nov 20 2024 4 mins

StateImpact managing editor Logan Layden introduces us to new science and environment reporter Chloe Bennett-Steele.Mentioned in this episode:Social Media tags

Offering AP courses is now required in Oklahoma, but most schools still aren’t teaching them

Nov 14 2024 4 mins

Four years ago, lawmakers passed a bill requiring all Oklahoma public schools to offer at least four Advanced Placement courses. It went into effect this fall. But, according to data analyzed by StateImpact, most schools still aren’t teaching four AP courses — and rural schools say the law has had little impact.Mentioned in this episode:Social Media tags

LeadingAge Oklahoma CEO breaks down lawsuit challenging federal nursing home staffing rules

Nov 07 2024 4 mins

Oklahoma nursing homes are working to meet federal staffing rules, which require them to have a registered nurse on site 24/7 and employees to spend a minimum amount of time with each resident every day.Facilities say the unfunded mandate asks them to find staff they can’t afford and that doesn’t exist. Oklahoma is one of about 20 states that recently joined a lawsuit against t

‘You can't gripe if you don't vote’: Early voting kicks off in Oklahoma

Oct 31 2024 4 mins

Oklahomans took to the polls Wednesday for the first day of early voting. Oklahoma has four early voting days this year — that's two more than in the 2020 Presidential general election.Mentioned in this episode:Social Media tags

Oklahoma higher ed workers navigate gaps in paid parental leave: lawmakers say it’s time to fix that

Oct 17 2024 4 mins

A growing list of Oklahoma colleges and universities are offering their workers paid parental leave. But it’s still a minority. The momentum comes after Oklahoma mandated maternity leave for state employees and teachers last year. Lawmakers say it's time for the state to intervene for higher education workers.Mentioned in this episode:Social Media tags

A growing number of Oklahoma schools are adopting digital hall passes for safety, student accountability

Oct 10 2024 4 mins

Oklahoma schools use technology apps to manage everything from attendance to grades to parent communications. And now, a growing number of districts are updating hall passes to the digital age. They say the new tech is helping them curb behavioral issues that have spiked since the pandemic.Mentioned in this episode:Social Media tags

Convicted of murder as a teenager, Wayne Thompson hopes for a second chance at freedom

Oct 03 2024 5 mins

He was 15 when he killed his sister’s abuser. Even after years of good conduct, the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board has rejected recommending him for release.Mentioned in this episode:Social Media tags

Surgery during ‘rocket attacks’: Ukrainian doctors train at OU Health to provide reconstructive care

Sep 19 2024 4 mins

As the war between Russia and Ukraine rages on, Ukrainian physicians are tending to a historic volume of patients with complex head and neck injuries from missile attacks and rocket blasts. OU Health is teaching some of these surgeons reconstructive techniques they can take back home.Mentioned in this episode:Social Media tags

'We’re ready for the fight': Southeast Oklahomans push back on proposed hydropower project

Sep 12 2024 4 mins

Many Southeast Oklahomans are gearing up to fight a proposed hydropower project that could displace hundreds of people. For this week's StateImpact Oklahoma in-depth, KOSU's Graycen Wheeler has more on the project and the response from residents and officials."Mentioned in this episode:Social Media tags