Saturday, November 30, 2019

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Most students in Oklahoma’s virtual charter schools don’t graduate
Fewer than half of all students at three of the four virtual charter schools in Oklahoma graduated within six years, according to state data.


Despite move to new cells, struggle over solitary confinement for death row prisoners continues

The Department of Corrections has made changes to the way it houses death row inmates, but some argue they haven't gone far enough.
 


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Saturday, November 23, 2019

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After our report, the state mental health agency will begin reviewing  training for police
The change comes after we reported that almost anything counts towards required mental health training for law enforcement and there's no accreditation or standards for courses.


Under a new order, the governor has to approve refugee resettlement plans 

Oklahoma’s governor and mayors will soon be required to approve the resettlement of refugees across the state, a new requirement from the Trump administration that potentially adds another layer of politics to immigration policy.


The Frontier wins award for our coverage of social justice issues.
The Dan Allen Center for Social Justice honored The Frontier with its 2019 media award


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Saturday, November 16, 2019

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Lawsuit: Grady Co. jail violated several laws, state jail standards in man’s death
Justin Xaochay Thao, 20, died in an Oklahoma City hospital after Grady County jailers found him hanging in an isolated in cell. 

The Frontier is tracking every jail death in Oklahoma in 2019. We hope to uncover more about how and why people die in Oklahoma jails.  Read more here. 


The Frontier adds investigative reporter Ben Felder
to its staff

We're growing. 


Testimony ends as Delaware County residents seek injunction against permits for poultry farm

The lawsuit comes after a significant increase in poultry operations in eastern Oklahoma.


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Saturday, November 9, 2019

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More than 500 men and women leave prison following largest commutation in nation’s history
Many released were sent to prison for low-level marijuana offenses. 


Oklahoma earns D- for premature births on March of Dimes annual report card

One in nine babies in Oklahoma was born too early last year.


Illinois River watershed committee holds first meeting, eyes water quality credit program

For years, Oklahoma and Arkansas have been at odds on the water quality of the Illinois River.


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