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The Oklahoman Editorial
Published: September 9, 2010
Nine years ago when the nation was grieving over the 9/11 attacks, Oklahomans were about to decide the fate of State Question 695, the jobs-encouraging right-to-work measure.
The Oklahoma Education Association hitchhiked its way into a debate that had no direct bearing on school funding. Carolyn Crowder, then president of the union, rejected arguments that more jobs would create more tax revenue that would benefit education. Crowder said the state didn't need more jobs. It needed more high-paying jobs. From where those jobs would come Crowder didn't say. Not her problem.
Crowder was rewarded for her service with a slot on the executive committee for the National Education Association, which has now hitchhiked its way into a debate over SQ 744. It does directly relate to education.
The NEA is spending millions to buy a victory. SQ 744 would require common schools to be funded at a regional average, resulting in a financial hit topping $1 billion a year. From where that money would come NEA officials don't say. Not their problem... FULL ARTICLE
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Thu, September 9, 2010
by Crystal Drwenski