OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — For years, Oklahoma has lingered at the bottom of state rankings for education. Moore Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Robert Romines breaks down the reasons why.
According to a new survey completed by Wallet Hub, Oklahoma ranks 50th in the nation for education, with New Mexico coming in at 51st.
Dr. Romines says Oklahoma’s systemic issues are possibly a factor in why the state has fallen short in education year after year.
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“We are ranked at number one in substance abuse and mental illness, we have the fourth highest rate in incarcerations. We have the sixth highest rate as far as poverty is concerned, and just right at 25% of all Oklahoma children face some type of food insecurities,” Dr. Romines said…