by Byron Schlomach | Oct 26, 2016 | Research
Oklahoma’s Teacher Supply: Shortage or Surplus? Authors Baylee Butler and Byron Schlomach Abstract This paper looks at the anecdotal, circumstantial and hard numbers evidence of a teacher shortage in Oklahoma and finds the evidence wanting. At worst, any...
by Byron Schlomach | Sep 29, 2016 | Research
The Need to Review and Reform Occupational Licensing in Oklahoma Author Byron Schlomach Abstract This paper provides model bill language for states to create a more competitive and open system of professional credentialing. Private certification, as outlined and...
by Byron Schlomach | Aug 22, 2016 | Research
Tax Increment Finance and Suggestions for Reform Author Byron Schlomach Abstract This paper is a critical look at TIFs in Oklahoma. It points out that TIFs burden businesses not located in TIFs. All taxpayers statewide are burdened when TIFs access school...
by Byron Schlomach | Aug 1, 2016 | Research
Oklahoma’s Teacher Pay: 30th, Not 48th Author Byron Schlomach Abstract This paper breaks down facts about Oklahoma’s average teacher salary, considers how benefits might change generally-accepted teacher pay comparisons across states, cost of living, and...
by Byron Schlomach | Aug 1, 2016 | Research
Tax Increment Finance Districts (TIFs) Author Byron Schlomach Abstract When towns, cities, or counties create TIF districts, tax revenues that result from additional sales or increased property taxes are not shared in the community as a whole but are concentrated on...
by 1889 Institute | Jun 29, 2016 | Research
Changing the Conversation: Three Ideas for Lower-Cost, Not Higher-Cost, College Authors 1889 Institute, Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs, Americans for Prosperity Abstract This paper proposes three big ideas for reducing the cost of higher education. These include...
