About this episode
The episode discusses the early budget deal's implications for public education and features a conversation on mental health responsibilities in schools.
A first look at the early budget deal and what it signals for public education, why it could still change, and how those decisions show up in our schools. We also talk with Andrea McDonald from the American Psychological Association about why student and educator mental health is a shared responsibility. #oklaed
People in this episode
Host: OEA
Guest: Andrea McDonald
Topics covered
- budget deal
- public education
- mental health
- student support
- educator support
Keywords
- budget deal
- public education
- mental health
- student support
- educator support
- Oklahoma
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: American Psychological Association
Places: Oklahoma
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