#Oklaed Response To #BudgetQuake Is In The News #GiveItBack

posted on January 10, 2016 Thanks to the efforts of #Oklaed leaders, our effort to encourage our community to return their tax refunds to their local school districts have made the news in light of the budget shortfall that has resulted in a $47 shortage for schools across the state. Right now Oklahoma City Schools are facing nearly 9 million dollars in budget cuts, but now there is a new push to revitalize our struggling system and replenish funds. Source: Giving up your tax cut in the name of Education | News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News | KOKH You can read more about this effort below: Let’s give it back  by Rob Miller Fight the arrogance by Rick Cobb    Click to enlarge. Michelle WatersI am a secondary English Language Arts teacher, a University of Oklahoma student working on my Master’s of Education in Instructional Leadership and Academic Curriculum with an concentration in English Education, and a NBPTS candidate. I am constantly seeking ways to amplify my students’ voices and choices.