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Despite Growing Homelessness, Oklahoma Lawmakers Look to Punitive Measures

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oklahomawatch.org – Ted Streuli and Heather Warlick – 2025-02-03 06:00:00

SUMMARY: On January 23, volunteers in Norman, Oklahoma, conducted a Point in Time count to survey and assist the unsheltered homeless population, which rose by 25% from 2023 to 2024 due to rising rents and housing shortages. Concurrently, Oklahoma lawmakers proposed legislation to expand a camping ban, subjecting the homeless to fines and jail time. Notably, Senate Bill 484, targeting city funding for homeless services, could significantly affect local shelters. City Care’s new contract with A Friend’s House raises concerns over potential funding cuts, emphasizing the need for supportive housing as a cost-effective solution to homelessness in the community.

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Candidates for Oklahoma City School Board chair weigh in on how to improve student outcomes

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February 2, 2025

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www.youtube.com – KOCO 5 News – 2025-02-02 17:48:33


SUMMARY: Oklahoma ranks 49th in education, and three candidates aim to improve OKCPS student outcomes. Jan Barrick, with 30 years in education, advocates for teaching Oklahoma Academic Standards to transform low-performing schools. Incumbent Paula Lewis focuses on setting goals for the superintendent, with monthly progress reports. Challenger Nia Spriggs, a former teacher and micro school founder, emphasizes creating long-term generational plans and neighborhood academies to innovate education. These candidates present differing strategies to address the district’s challenges and improve student success. Voters will decide on February 2nd.


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National report cards released: Oklahoma ranks near bottom

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February 2, 2025

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www.youtube.com – KFOR Oklahoma’s News 4 – 2025-02-02 17:15:09


SUMMARY: Oklahoma ranks near the bottom in the latest National Report Card, placing in the bottom 10 for both math and reading scores among 4th and 8th graders. There has been little improvement since two years ago. Efforts to enhance education include proposed legislation to ban cell phones in classrooms, believing it could improve scores. Additionally, Oklahoma received nearly $16 million in federal literacy grants aimed at boosting reading proficiency. Lawmakers aim to address chronic absenteeism and the teacher shortage as parts of a broader initiative to raise educational standards in the state, struggling to keep pace with national averages.

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Man allegedly stabbed 17 times by girlfriend's father

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February 1, 2025

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www.youtube.com – KFOR Oklahoma’s News 4 – 2025-02-01 18:15:54


SUMMARY: A 24-year-old man, Jonathan Washington, was allegedly stabbed 17 times by his girlfriend’s father, Michel Yoder, after a domestic dispute escalated. Following a confrontation with his girlfriend, who punched him, she called Yoder, leading to the violent attack. Yoder struck Washington with a truck and then attacked him with a knife, causing severe injuries. Washington was found by a neighbor and received medical attention, narrowly escaping death. Yoder, who has a history of aggravated assault, has been arrested and is facing assault charges. Washington is now focused on recovery and has ended his relationship with the girlfriend.

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