Education in Oklahoma since 1983

Abstract

I returned to Oklahoma in 1983 after an absence of seventeen years. In the eighteen years since my return there has been, in some respects, substantial change, not all for the better. In many ways Oklahoma is a good place to live. The climate, though brutal in August, allows me to ride my motorcycle at least eleven months a year. The state's scenery, though not spectacular, provides a wide variety of enjoyable vignettes. The new canal and Bricktown in general bring vitality and a cosmopolitan aura to the capital city. Arcadia and similar parks are essential oases in an otherwise arid prairie landscape. The Cowboy Hall of Fame, Zoo and some other improved facilities contribute significantly to the quality of life.