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StateImpact Oklahoma KOSU
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StateImpact Oklahoma reports on education, health, environment, and the intersection of government and everyday Oklahomans. StateImpact Oklahoma is a collaboration of KGOU, KOSU, KWGS and KCCU.
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From caves to caterpillars: How Oklahoma schools are working to beat the ‘summer slide’
“Summer slide” is the phenomenon of students losing ground academically during the summer break. It usually refers to learning loss in reading and math, though other areas of child development can be affected, like behavior.
On average, students lose about 20% of their school-year gains in reading and 27% in math.
StateImpact visited two Oklahoma schools that provide free, multi-week summer programming to see how districts hope to make a dent in learning loss.
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'This is going to kill us': Oklahoma nursing homes brace for new federal staffing mandate
Oklahoma nursing homes are preparing for staffing rules finalized in April by the Biden administration, meant to improve safety and quality of care in long-term care facilities.Mentioned in this episode:
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What to expect in the coming months as La Niña impacts Oklahoma's weather
Far out in the Pacific Ocean, the latest El Niño cycle is at an end, and La Niña is expected in the coming months. But what does that mean for Oklahoma’s weather?Mentioned in this episode:
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Lawton officials attempt to mitigate East Cache Creek issues amid growing concerns
After a TikTok video went viral about water pollution in East Cache Creek, City of Lawton officials have explained their plan to restore water levels.Mentioned in this episode:
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StateImpact Oklahoma wraps up the 2024 legislative session
StateImpact education reporter Beth Wallis and health reporter Jillian Taylor talk with managing editor Logan Layden about some of this year's legislative highlights.Mentioned in this episode:
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Oklahoma’s transition to managed Medicaid brings new benefits, challenges
More than 600,000 Oklahomans on Medicaid are now seeing their care coordinated by private insurance companies. Proponents say the change incentivizes preventative care, and its rollout has been going well. But, it has caused problems for some Oklahomans on Medicaid and smaller providers.
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