Posted: Jul 14, 2010 6:04 PM
Updated: Jul 15, 2010 10:47 AM
By Dan Bewley, The News On 6
McALESTER, OK -- A question voters will decide in Campaign 2010 could give all Oklahoma school districts more money.
But some say it comes at too high of a cost and may cause more problems than it's worth.
Critics from community of McAlester say a yes vote puts the state's Department of Corrections on rocky ground.
State Question 744 would give public school districts in Oklahoma more money per child. It would require the state to spend no less than the average amount spent per child in our six surrounding states.
Supporters say, among others, it would help recruit more teachers, create smaller classes, and allow schools to stay up to date on the latest technology. Analysts say, if it passes, it could cost more than $800 million dollars per year... FULL ARTICLE
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Thu, July 15, 2010
by Crystal Drwenski