Oklahoma Competes initiative aims to boost states education rankings, focusing on getting 100% of third graders reading proficiently. Inspired by Mississippis success, the program seeks to double apprenticeships and triple manufacturing apprenticeships. Chad Warmington, leader of the Oklahoma State Chamber, emphasizes the urgent need for change, comparing the states education struggles to consistently poor football performance. The plan includes enacting a Strong Readers Act to help more students succeed.
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