Oklahoma Parents Demand Clearer Student Performance Data

Lawmakers debate education policy with parents' needs in focus.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 7:00am

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A blurred, intimate photograph of a parent and child reviewing educational materials together, conveying the personal nature of a parent's role in their child's learning.Advocates argue that clear, transparent student performance data is crucial for empowering parents to support their children's education.Today in Tulsa

As Oklahoma lawmakers debate education policy this legislative session, one group deserves to be at the center of every conversation: parents. April Grace, an education advocate, argues that parents need clear and transparent information about how their students are performing in school in order to make informed decisions about their children's education.

Why it matters

Providing parents with detailed student performance data is a key issue in the ongoing debate over education policy in Oklahoma. Advocates say this information is crucial for parents to understand their child's academic progress and make choices that best support their learning.

The details

Grace, who serves as the executive director of the Oklahoma Parents' Campaign, believes that parents should have access to comprehensive data on their child's academic achievement, growth, and other key metrics. This information would allow them to work more effectively with teachers and school administrators to address any learning gaps or challenges their student may be facing.

  • The Oklahoma state legislature is currently debating education policy during its 2026 legislative session.

The players

April Grace

An education advocate and the executive director of the Oklahoma Parents' Campaign, an organization that aims to empower parents to be active participants in their children's education.

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What they’re saying

“Parents deserve to have clear, transparent information about how their students are performing in school. This data is crucial for making informed decisions about their children's education.”

— April Grace, Executive Director, Oklahoma Parents' Campaign

What’s next

The Oklahoma state legislature is expected to continue debating education policy reforms, including measures to improve transparency of student performance data, throughout the 2026 legislative session.

The takeaway

Providing parents with detailed, easy-to-understand information about their children's academic progress is a key priority for education advocates in Oklahoma. Lawmakers must ensure that any new education policies address the needs of families and empower parents to be active partners in their students' learning.