by Mike Davis | Oct 6, 2021 | Legal, Research
Making Government Work: A Proposed Amendment to State Constitutions Author Mike Davis Abstract This model amendment would institute requirements for mission statements and measurable goals for state agencies as a remedy to the current size and complexity of the...
by Byron Schlomach | Oct 21, 2020 | Legal, Research
Professional Teacher Charter Schools: Proposal with Model Legislation Authors Byron Schlomach, Mike Davis Abstract This paper advocates for education practitioners – teachers – having the ability to start and run their own schools, competing for public...
by Benjamin Lepak | Aug 26, 2020 | Legal, Research
Walking Out on School Kids: How Oklahoma Law Enabled the 2018 Teacher Strike, And How to Prevent the Next One Authors Ben Lepak Abstract This paper looks at the causes of the 2018 teacher walkout, and offers solutions for preventing another one. Summary PDF Full...
by Byron Schlomach | Apr 3, 2019 | Research
Multilateral Disarmament: A State Compact to End Corporate Welfare Authors Byrson Schlomach, Stephen Slivinski, James Hohman Abstract This paper (jointly published by the Mackinac Center for Public Policy and the 1889 Institute) comprehensively discusses various forms...
by Byron Schlomach | Dec 1, 2018 | Legal, Research
A Universal Education Savings Account Proposal: Fiscal Implications and Model Legislation Authors Byron Schlomach, Vance H. Fried, Benjamin Lepak Abstract This paper proposes a $4,500 ESA for every school-age child in Oklahoma, with net savings for the state....
