Episode notes
What’s really happening in Oklahoma’s public schools?
On this episode of Common Ground: Conversations with Oklahoma’s Education Leaders, Dr. Nick Migliorino sits down with Dr. Robert Romines, Superintendent of Moore Public Schools, and Dr. Rick Cobb, Superintendent of Mid-Del Public Schools, for a candid conversation about the state of public education in Oklahoma.
The conversation covers what’s going right in public schools, how the job of educators has changed, the growing political rhetoric surrounding education, Oklahoma’s teacher pipeline, and the increasing expectations placed on schools and teachers.
Dr. Romines and Dr. Cobb also share what they believe policymakers and the public need to understand about public education, as well as why Oklahomans should continue to believe in their public schools.
In this episode: • What’s working in Oklahoma public schools • How the superintendent’s job has changed • Public perception vs. reality in education • Politics and public education • Oklahoma’s teacher pipeline • The expanding role of schools and teachers • What policymakers need to understand • The future of Oklahoma public education
Guests: Dr. Robert Romines, Superintendent, Moore Public Schools Dr. Rick Cobb, Superintendent, Mid-Del Public Schools
Hosted by Dr. Nick Migliorino.
Common Ground brings together education leaders from across Oklahoma to share ideas, discuss challenges, celebrate successes and explore how we can better prepare the next generation.