Teacher pay and a comprehensive cell phone school policy are the top priorities for Oklahoma Senate Education Committee leadership. Senator Adam Pugh and Senator Ally Seifried serve as chair and vice-chair, respectively.
Other priorities include ensuring students learn critical skills, teacher recruitment, and higher education reforms.
“With this package of legislation, we are laying the foundation for a stronger, more effective education system for all Oklahomans,” Pugh said. “Our initiatives focus on supporting teachers, while also expanding pathways for talented educators to enter and remain in the profession. Most importantly, we’re focused on improving educational outcomes across all levels, from K-12 through higher education, and equipping students with critical skills and knowledge that will serve them throughout their lives.”
You can watch Pugh and Seifried’s press conference below.
