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Education’s Iron Triangle Traps Parents, Teachers, and Children

Education’s Iron Triangle Traps Parents, Teachers, and Children

by Byron Schlomach | Feb 8, 2021 | Blog

The triangle is structurally extremely strong. Most roofs are constructed of triangular trusses. They provide for great strength with an economy of resources. Depending on the material used to construct them, trusses can be nearly indestructible. An iron or steel...
Education’s Iron Triangle Traps Parents, Teachers, and Children

Public Unions and Obscure Election Dates Create a Perfect Storm

by Mike Davis | Nov 23, 2020 | Blog

Wouldn’t it be great to pick your boss? I don’t mean choose between two competing job offers based on which boss you prefer. I mean that you and your coworkers get together and pick a boss based on who is going to be the easiest to work for: someone who won’t...
Education’s Iron Triangle Traps Parents, Teachers, and Children

A Plan to Put Teachers in Charge, Give Parents Choices, and Benefit Children

by Mike Davis | Oct 21, 2020 | Blog

How much confidence would you have in a law firm that was managed and run by legal secretaries and paralegals? Probably not a lot. Legal support staff constitute a vital part of their firms. A good paralegal can free an attorney to focus on the things only she can do....
Walking Out on School Kids: How Oklahoma Law Enabled the 2018 Teacher Strike, And How to Prevent the Next One

Walking Out on School Kids: How Oklahoma Law Enabled the 2018 Teacher Strike, And How to Prevent the Next One

by Benjamin Lepak | Aug 26, 2020 | Brief, 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...
Raising Teacher Pay: Things to Consider and Do

Raising Teacher Pay: Things to Consider and Do

by Byron Schlomach | Mar 24, 2017 | Brief, Research

Raising Teacher Pay: Things to Consider and Do Authors Byron Schlomach, Baylee Butler Abstract This paper looks at the costs of increasing Oklahoma’s average teacher pay and how different raises will affect Oklahoma’s position compared to other states. It...

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