Oklahoma’s education system is attracting attention with the launch of the Oklahoma Teacher Empowerment Program (OTEP), with Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS) receiving approval from State Superintendent Ryan Walters. Walters praised OKCPS Superintendent Dr. Jamie Polk for introducing merit pay for teachers, aiming to improve education quality in the state. “Oklahoma is leading the nation in innovative solutions to reward our best teachers and keep them in the classroom where they can best serve our students. By focusing resources on rewarding high-performing educators, we will attract and retain top-tier talent in our classrooms while driving significant improvements in student outcomes,” Walters said in a statement from the Oklahoma State Department of Education release…