OK Gov Stitt launches 'Classrooms to Careers' initiative

 Gov. Kevin Stitt has announced a new initiative called 'Classrooms to Careers' to help Oklahoma students transition from school to the workforce by reforming graduation requirements and implementing new educational policies.

"We have a great work relationship with our career tech to our kids,” said Dudley Darrow, superintendent of Enid Public Schools. "They can take half day at high school then half-day at career tech and get the skills they need to pursue in their job, training after high school,

Stitt's initiative includes reformed graduation requirements, the Parental Choice Tax Credit Act, recognition of relevant work experience as high school credit by CareerTechs, and the addition of more financial literacy courses in high schools.

"I would love to see more support for our public education across the board,” Darrow said. "More support for our teachers, for our counselors, our school nurses, bus drivers, etc.”

Darrow also supports Stitt's push for reducing phone usage in schools, noting that a committee has been formed to address this issue.

"I did not realize that until before this committee and I was hearing some of the stories from teachers and principals,” Darrow said. "But it's certainly relevant and it's certainly real.”

As the new year approaches, the next legislative session is set to begin in February, where further discussions on educational investments and policies are expected.

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