A Tale of Two School Systems: Massachusetts vs. Oklahoma
What the red-vs-blue divide in education says about funding, power, and who gets left behind.
To say the least, Massachusetts and Oklahoma are two states with very different K–12 education systems.
Massachusetts is known for top-notch public schools and high test scores. Oklahoma, under Ryan Walters, often struggles near the bottom of national rankings.
How did this happen?
In short: it’s a choice. A lot of choices, actually.
This is a story of two very different approaches to education. One state decided to treat public schools like a serious investment. The other… not so much.