"In short, OPE declares candidates to be pro- or anti-education without necessarily meeting or discussing issues with a candidate. The group doesn't spell out its policy positions. Its definition of “pro-education” can exclude public school teachers. And OPE doesn't always support candidates who appear to largely agree with the group on education issues."

Contradictions abound in Oklahoma "education" groups' activities

JUL 28, 2016 - THIS year, several groups claiming to represent public schools have used social media to try to influence legislative elections. They portray their efforts as an uprising of grassroots voters. But a closer look suggests these groups often embody the worst stereotypes of fringe activis...

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