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Oklahoma ideology test for teachers from New York and California draws criticism
Read full article: Oklahoma ideology test for teachers from New York and California draws criticismOklahoma will require applicants for teaching jobs from California and New York to pass an exam that the state’s top education official says is designed to safeguard against “radical leftist ideology.”.
‘It’s about to get nasty’: Oklahoma politicians weigh in on Texas’ special session on school choice
Read full article: ‘It’s about to get nasty’: Oklahoma politicians weigh in on Texas’ special session on school choiceAs Texas lawmakers prepare to fight over school choice, Oklahoma lawmakers say Texans should expect a fight to get it passed.
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How to get help for your small business through Gov. Greg Abbott’s new initiative
Read full article: How to get help for your small business through Gov. Greg Abbott’s new initiativeGreg Abbott announced a new initiative Monday, making $50 million in loans available to Texas small businesses to help stay afloat through the coronavirus crisis. Abbott was joined by Janie Barrera, President and CEO of LiftFund, and John Waldron, President and COO of Goldman Sachs, and a few small business owners to make the announcement. During the news conference, Abbott announced that Goldman Sachs, LiftFund and other community-developed financial institutions would be partnering to give $50 million in loans to small businesses affected by COVID-19. The loan is part of the Goldman Sachs “10,000 Small Businesses” program. The loan is made through the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program.