OKLAHOMA EDUCATION BUDGET CUTS: PERSPECTIVES OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS IN LOW-INCOME SCHOOLS

dc.contributor.advisor	Monroe, Lisa
dc.contributor.author	Pelley, Olivia Jaye
dc.contributor.committeeMember	Beers, Courtney
dc.contributor.committeeMember	Reeder, Stacy
dc.date.accessioned	2017-08-12T16:07:40Z
dc.date.available	2017-08-12T16:07:40Z
dc.date.issued	2017
dc.date.manuscript	2017
dc.description.abstract	This study investigated the lived experiences of early childhood educators in low-income Oklahoma public schools during a time of budget crisis. The state’s education system is floundering in terms of funding with an approximately $58 million budget reduction during the 2016-17 school year, as well as, more cuts to be expected in the future. Due to these cuts, workplace conditions in low-income schools are declining along with teacher motivation and retention. This study found many factors including fewer classroom supplies and stagnate teacher pay negatively impact teacher motivation and their decisions to stay in the state. If Oklahoma continues to lose quality early childhood educators, the future of Oklahoma education is uncertain.	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/11244/51906
dc.language	en_US	en_US
dc.subject	Education, Early Childhood.	en_US
dc.subject	Budget Crisis	en_US
dc.subject	Low income schools	en_US
dc.thesis.degree	Master of Education	en_US
dc.title	OKLAHOMA EDUCATION BUDGET CUTS: PERSPECTIVES OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS IN LOW-INCOME SCHOOLS	en_US
ou.group	Jeannine Rainbolt College of Education::Department of Instructional Leadership and Academic Curriculum	en_US