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Finding the morning paper in the yard has been a game of Where’s Waldo due to the high winds.
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The academic achievement gap between black and white students has proven resistant to most educational policy changes. Some say that educational expenditures explain the gap, but is that true? Look at educational per pupil expenditures: Baltimore city ranks fifth in the U.S. for per pupil spending at $15,793. The Detroit Public Schools Community District spends more per student than all but eight of the nation’s 100 largest school districts, or $14,259. New York City spends $26,588 per pupil, and Washington, D.C., spends $21,974. There appears to be little relationship between educational expenditures and academic achievement.
Read moreWe, the 71 million Amecans who voted to reelect Donald J. Trump, do not forgive.
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As I come to the end of my tenure in the state Legislature, I’m not saying goodbye, but rather see you later.
Read moreReports of limited hospital capacity for Oklahoma’s COVID-19 patients are largely a product of flawed measurement, not a true shortage of beds, state officials told lawmakers on Monday.
Read moreI want to thank the veterans for their service, defending our country’s freedom. Salute!
Read moreTuesday afternoon I was very surprised and pleased to have a representative of the Kingfisher American Legion Post 5 come to my home and present me with a beautiful Warrior’s Quilt for my service during the Korean Conflict. The Auxiliary is responsible for this effort and I wanted them to know I and my family appreciate it.
Read moreHave you ever wondered about all these holidays that shouldn’t be, like National Situational Awareness Day, National Ball Point Pen Day or National Cupcake Day? When I heard about National Bubble Wrap Day, National Play-Doh Day and National Talk Like A Pirate Day I just had to find out what a person has to do to get a day. It turns out that a person like me can’t get a National Lee Pitts Day, that would have to be done by an act of Congress and I haven’t paid off any politicians so I doubt that’s going to happen. But an organization or a business can register a day, week or month with The National Day Calendar.
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