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This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Republican Political Consultant Neva Hill and Civil Rights Attorney Ryan Kiesel about the race for governor between incumbent Kevin Stitt and State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister, the election for State Superintendent between Ryan Walters and Jena Nelson and the races for all U.S. Senate and House seats. The trio also discusses state Senate and House races as well as the election for Oklahoma County District Attorney between Kevin Calvey and Vicky Behenna.
Ginnie Graham and Bob Doucette talk about the Oklahoma gubernatorial debate between Gov. Kevin Stitt and State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister, from asking if they ever smoked marijuana (one said yes, one said no) to the closing statement that brought one candidate out from behind the podium. Also, a reminder to get those letters to the editor endorsing candidates in as soon as possible! Related Hofmeister, Stitt face each other in gubernatorial debate Column: 2022 in Oklahoma could possibly be the year of the ‘unstable polls' Bob Doucette: 2022 campaign a Wild West of ideas of how to govern Oklahoma Hofmeister, Stitt air differences at Petroleum Alliance forum Election deniers, doubters seeking to control elections in several Western states Contact us Editorial Editor Ginnie Graham: Email | Twitter | Follow her stories Editorial Writer Bob Doucette: Email | Twitter | Follow his stories Subscribe to this podcast at: Apple | Google | Spotify Click here to submit a letter to the editor (Note: endorsement letters will not be published from Saturday-Tuesday ahead of Nov. 8's general election)Support the show: https://tulsaworld.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As Governor Kevin Stitt gears up for his challenge from State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister in November, StateImpact's Robby Korth reports on what effects education policy could have on the race.
This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Republican Political Consultant Neva Hill and Civil Rights Attorney Ryan Kiesel about new recommendation by Governor Stitt's task force regarding expectant mothers in light of the state banning abortions, a Sooner Poll showing Stitt with a marginal lead over his Democratic opponent, State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister and the same survey showing Democratic Jena Nelson leading against Republican Ryan Walters. The trio also discusses a call by 14 Republican lawmakers for the State Department of Education to investigate a Norman teacher who left her job after she shared a link to banned books and the Oklahoma Supreme Court hearing arguments for and against a turnpike expansion in Norman.
Oklahoma State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister joins the KRMG Morning News with Dan Potter to discuss today's Engage Oklahoma On the Road development conference in Jenks. She also discusses her switch from Republican to Democrat and her race against Governor Kevin Stitt. Hofmeister makes comments on the latest Uvalde shooting report and what her office is doing in reaction. Resident band geek Dan Potter had to ask about music education for children in schools as well.
This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Republican Political Consultant Neva Hill and Civil Rights Attorney Ryan Kiesel about the outlawing of abortion in Oklahoma after the U.S. Supreme Court reversed its decision on Roe v. Wade, Congressman Markwayne Mullin coming in with a sizeable lead over former House Speaker T.W. Shannon heading into a Runoff election in the race for U.S. Senate and State Representative Avery Frix and former State Senator Josh Brecheen taking the top spots in the Republican primary for Congressional District Two. The trio also discusses primary wins by Governor Stitt and State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister in the gubernatorial race and Gentner Drummond beating incumbent John O'Connor in the state Attorney General primary.
State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister has won the Democratic nomination for governor. Hofmeister received 60 percent of the vote, defeating Connie Johnson who got 39 percent. She speaks with the KRMG Morning News about her campaign, her opponent Governor Kevin Stitt, and more.
State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister returns to Fried Okra to discuss another hectic back-to-school period, the responsibilities we have to protect our schools, and new opportunities for student teachers across Oklahoma.
State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister talked about the ruling by the Oklahoma County district judge and what it means for the district moving foward.
Three Oklahoma students who currently serve on State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister’s Student Advisory Council join us to talk about their work on the council in affecting state-level initiatives in public education, what it's been like to attend school during a pandemic and their visions for the future of public education in Oklahoma. They share concerns and solutions regarding mental health resources, proper funding for public schools, improved resources for teachers and education equity.
The State Board of Education voted 4-3 to accept an offer to settle a lawsuit with the Oklahoma Public Charter Schools Association after State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister warned that the settlement was unconstitutional. KGOU's Dick Pryor and eCapitol's Shawn Ashley discuss that story and more from the last week at the state Capitol in Capitol Insider.
Public health advocates have identified a root cause of many health issues plaguing Oklahomans: insufficient health education in public schools. In this episode, State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister, Healthy Schools OK Executive Director Lindsi Lemons, and new TSET Program Officer Laura Matlock provide their expert opinions and on-the-ground perspectives about what it will take to improve health education in Oklahoma. Join your hosts James and Cate to find out what a comprehensive health education program entails, the status of this effort right now, and how it affects Oklahomans. Music licensed through PremiumBeat. Transcript and music credits available at tset.ok.gov/podcast.
Everyone is eager for schools to offer more in-person classroom instruction, and with vaccinations becoming available for teachers and staff that goal is edging closer to reality. Coronavirus has not only forced schools, teachers, parents and students to adjust, but it has led to a re-examination of the future of education. State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister discusses what lies ahead for Oklahoma schools with KGOU's Dick Pryor in Capitol Insider.
Every year I am incredibly fortunate to be able to connect with Oklahoma’s State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister. This past year, and no doubt looking forward,… Continue reading → Episode 066: State Superintendent
State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister returns to Fried Okra to give us up-to-the-minute details on where things stand currently across Oklahoma public schools, what qualities make a good school member, and what the outlook is for a new year with a vaccine on the horizon. Stay tuned until the end where we lighten things up with a holiday lightning round!
State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister returns to Fried Okra to discuss everything back-to-school; the process, her proposal to the state board, how districts have responded, and how we adapt in the future. Local author and educator, Dennis Mathew, who was featured on our DEAR Oklahoma series last April, hops on the podcast to talk about his journey into being both a writer and speech pathologist. You can find his work at booksbydennis.com.
Read the Oklahoma Return To Learn Plan to Find Out What Your Kids' School Should Be Doing! On this episode of The Lost Ogle show, Patrick and Marisa chat with State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister about the upcoming school year. Superintendent Hofmeister shared some information about the decisions that the state school board made for the start of school this month. We talked about how schools are handling the digital divide and she answered some questions sent in from Twitter. You can follow Superintendent Hofmeister on Twitter. Published 7 August 2020 Visit The Lost Ogle for more Great Content! Find Us Online! Patrick @TheLostOgle Marisa's Website! Randy @JoaquinQuinoa
Oklahoma school districts are nearing time to welcome students back for classes. The pressure is building for students to return to the classroom, but the COVID-19 pandemic has forced a reevaluation of teaching methods and how to keep students, staff and teachers safe. State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister discussed the critical issues involved and how Oklahoma schools are planning to operate during the fall with KGOU's Dick Pryor and eCapitol news director Shawn Ashley.
Back in February, I had the Indiana Superintendent of Public Instruction on the podcast as the first elected official. Today, we are fortunate enough to have Joy Hofmeister, the Oklahoma State Superintendent of Public Instruction join us on Anchored in Education. Joy has been instrumental in helping lead Oklahoma through several positive changes in the education environment. In today's episode, we talk about standards, assessment, how to best support educators, and of course, remote learning. After listening, head over to www.escottengland.com to find the show resources and read more about Joy.
In the second ever episode of friED OKra, our hosts Carrie Coppernoll Jacobs and OEA President Alicia Priest sit down with Oklahoma State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister, who provides an update on the coronavirus and answers questions on what educators and parents should expect. The Oklahoma Retired Educators Association (OREA) Executive Director Sabra Tucker also joins friED OKra to discuss the house's unanimous vote to pass a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for retirees and the years of advocacy that led to this moment.
Another year, another legislative session which means the OSDE and State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister are gearing up for another season of new bills and finalized… Continue reading → Episode 059: An Update from the State Superintendent
Along with the President Pro Tem Senator Greg Treat, we have our guest State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister on the show to discuss the importance of student engagement and also to get an update on the impacts of the huge investments by the Legislature into classroom funding and teacher pay raises made this year!
Audio from the panel discussion following our "The West Wing" Watch Party, recorded live on May 15, 2019, featuring Donelle Harder (Gov. Stitt's spokesperson), Phil Bacharach (Chief of Staff to State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister), and Steve Hill (Chief of Staff to OKC Mayor David Holt). Support this podcast
This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Republican Political Consultant Neva Hill and ACLU Oklahoma Executive Director Ryan Kiesel about State Question 801 before voter which would allow school districts to use a portion of their building funds for other purposes and with one week until early voting how are the races going for Kevin Stitt and Drew Edmondson. The trio also discusses any other races to watch in the general election coming up on November 6th and a recent story in the Oklahoman finds State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister at odds with Governor Mary Fallin over an audit of schools. Support this podcast
This Week in Oklahoma Politics, KOSU's Michael Cross talks with Republican Political Consultant Neva Hill and ACLU Oklahoma Executive Director Ryan Kiesel about State Question 798 to put the governor and lieutenant governor on the same ticket by 2026 similar to the President and Vice President and a new report finds recently ousted incumbent Republican lawmakers were challenged from leadership in their own party. The trio also discusses the announcement from Oklahoma County District Attorney David Prater of charges getting dropped against State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister for campaign finance violations and a new report from UCO's College of Education Dean shows Oklahoma could save $30 million by consolidation school districts. Support this podcast