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Rep. Jacob Rosecrants @jacobrosecrants.bsky.social · 5h

And so it came to pass that teachers, active & retired, rejoiced, for their certificates were freed from the dreaded mark of He Who Shall Not Be Named! All through the land they celebrated like never before, for at last their honor was restored, & peace of mind returned unto them. 🎉😌

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Rep. Jacob Rosecrants @jacobrosecrants.bsky.social · 6h

I’m hosting a bipartisan study on Managed Care in Oklahoma (with Rep. Tim Turner), from both the provider & patient perspective at the Cap this Monday. It starts at 1:30 & it is open to the public. I’ve heard from many mental health providers about ongoing issues, so it’s time to dig in & listen!

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Rep. Jacob Rosecrants @jacobrosecrants.bsky.social · 1d

And now, for your viewing pleasure…something so rare it hasn’t happened since ‘22…(towards the end of the Hofmeister Era)…a state superintendent of public instruction in Oklahoma has communicated with me on social media! 😃

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Rep. Jacob Rosecrants @jacobrosecrants.bsky.social · 1d

Screenshot of address and how to drop off items to the OU Food Pantry:

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Rep. Jacob Rosecrants @jacobrosecrants.bsky.social · 1d

Link to the OU Food Pantry Amazon Wishlist: www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...?

Check out my list on Amazon

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Rep. Jacob Rosecrants @jacobrosecrants.bsky.social · 1d

Link to the OU Food Pantry website (for more info): www.ou.edu/foodpantry

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Food Pantry

The University of Oklahoma

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Rep. Jacob Rosecrants @jacobrosecrants.bsky.social · 1d

Met the amazing folks at the OU Food Pantry and toured their awesome on-campus setup!
👏👏👏

Also, it’s Red River Rivalry week, & Texas thinks they can out-donate OU! Silly Texas! Let’s show ‘em how it’s done, y’all! More info & links in the 🧵

BOOMER!!! (& yes, Texas does & will forever suck!)

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Rep. Jacob Rosecrants @jacobrosecrants.bsky.social · 1d

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Rep. Jacob Rosecrants @jacobrosecrants.bsky.social · 1d

Meet CRAIG McVAY 🤠 !! EXPERIENCED former El Reno SUPERintendent running for STATE SUPERINTENDENT! He’s smart, compassionate, and understands rural “OKIE LIFE”, everything Little Lyin’ Ryan wasn’t, tbh. He’s got my FULL (& total) endorsement & the ROSECRANTS Seal of Approval!

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Rep. Jacob Rosecrants @jacobrosecrants.bsky.social · 2d

It’s come to my attention that this kind of partisan ridiculousness is appearing on some federal government websites! It reads like a teenager drank like 10 Red Bulls & typed it up (Very Childish)! A fed-up Red Pen of Truth brings you…The Truth!

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Rep. Jacob Rosecrants @jacobrosecrants.bsky.social · 2d

Maybe it’s me, but my 💵 doesn’t stretch like it used to lately. Prices 🆙 on beef, nuts (pistachios may as well be gold), fruits, veggies, etc. This is the 1st time since Trump was elected that we’ve had to change our spending habits, & I’m no rich DC politician like some think. What’re y’all seeing?

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Rep. Jacob Rosecrants @jacobrosecrants.bsky.social · 2d

Ope! It happened again! 1st I agreed w/ Ted Cruz (about upholding the 1st Amendment) then Trump (that idiots are running the country) & now Marjorie Taylor Greene, who is right about insurance costs & I wish her party would make lowering those costs a priority too! I’m so confused! lol. 🤷‍♂️

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Rep. Jacob Rosecrants @jacobrosecrants.bsky.social · 2d

Happy 1st Monday since You Know Who officially resigned!

I’m getting messages like this one from many teachers regarding the email Supt. Fields just sent out, who are wary but hopeful w/ the new super & his administration, & that sums up how I’m feeling: Wary, yet hopeful! 😊

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Rep. Jacob Rosecrants @jacobrosecrants.bsky.social · 3d

I hopped on Truth Social (don’t…it’s a cesspool of misinfo!) to see if Trump’s “truths” were real. After 10 mins of scrolling, all I could think was: “Sure, grandpa…let’s get you back to bed.” 😬 It’s just rambling. Can any y’all who support him explain how this communication style works for you?

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Rep. Jacob Rosecrants @jacobrosecrants.bsky.social · 4d

I want kids to ❤️reading, not just score well on reading tests. The “Mississippi Miracle” showed early gains, but they faded when funding dipped. There’s no miracle fix. We must invest in schools, support teachers, & help kids find the joy of reading.

As education hero Diane Ravitch says:

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Rep. Jacob Rosecrants @jacobrosecrants.bsky.social · 4d

And here’s the rare MAGA (Sen. Hawley of Missouri) & Bernie collab!

They’re both right, which why the Rs in control of the govt need to divorce themselves of the idea that compromise is a bad thing.

Check out what our own insurance commish put out about insurance premiums! 🚩

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Rep. Jacob Rosecrants @jacobrosecrants.bsky.social · 4d

Back in the classroom, if a student didn’t get a concept, I’d try another way to explain. Same here: Maybe this simple graphic can help folks see the Trump Shutdown is on him & his party, not Democrats. Don’t forget…if you’re explaining (like pro-Regime folks) you’re losing.

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Rep. Jacob Rosecrants @jacobrosecrants.bsky.social · 5d

Stitt wants to appoint the state super.

That’s a NO from me.

The Gov already has too much power (thx to GOP in ‘19). If we change anything, it should be electing State Board of Ed members & letting them hire a qualified super…like local school boards do.

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Rep. Jacob Rosecrants @jacobrosecrants.bsky.social · 5d

Wary as I am of Stitt steering the cleanup of the mess he himself made, think he got it right with Lindel Fields. Fields isn’t chasing politics…he’s focused on rebuilding trust between the state, local schools, & parents. Actions > words, but I’m lovin’ the words & am looking forward to the actions!

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Rep. Jacob Rosecrants @jacobrosecrants.bsky.social · 6d

While hopeful about Lindel Fields as state supe, I am seeing old-school “data-driven reform” buzzwords floatin’ about. That usually means more testing, blaming teachers, & profiteering.

Yuck! 🤢

Public schools can’t be run like a business & kids aren’t widgets, full stop. 🛑

Watching! 👀

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Rep. Jacob Rosecrants @jacobrosecrants.bsky.social · 6d

I don’t know Gov. Stitt’s pick, Lindel Fields, but trusted folks in my circles say good things. He’s got Career Tech chops, and while I’d prefer K-12 experience, I’m cautiously optimistic he can clean up the Walters mess & bring back professionalism, at the very least. As ever…I’ll be watching! 👀

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Rep. Jacob Rosecrants @jacobrosecrants.bsky.social · 6d

Seeing lots of conservative hootin’ & hollerin’ (like this follower of mine) about the Trump Shutdown. But a shutdown on the GOP’s watch won’t make America stronger…it’ll speed up their political demise. The only crow eaten’ll be by the party in total control right now: The GOP.

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Rep. Jacob Rosecrants @jacobrosecrants.bsky.social · 7d

Seeing quite a few of my Republican colleagues & many other Republican electeds explaining how the government shutting down isn’t on them, which, with the government under full control of Republicans, it’s definitely on them. Wait a minute…Ronald Reagan himself has somethin’ to say about that! 👀 ⬇️

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Rep. Jacob Rosecrants @jacobrosecrants.bsky.social · 7d

Ryan Walters resigns and is goneskis (finally!) and one day later…💥BAM💥…one wrong has already been righted at the State Department of Education!!

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Rep. Jacob Rosecrants @jacobrosecrants.bsky.social · 7d

I’m all about Gov. Newsom’s platform, but especially the subsidies for hair gel for handsome Democrats. Helpful! 😂

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