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Panel advances State Board of Education nominee after intense hearing, smear campaign
Three Republicans on the Senate Education Committee spoke out against personal attacks against Chris Van Denhende and his ...
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State Superintendent Ryan Walters addresses 'critical issue' impacting Oklahoma
State Superintendent Ryan Walters is discussing recent developments involving the Oklahoma State Department of Education.
How this rural Oklahoma school has established itself as one of the best in the state
A rural Canadian County school located by Interstate 40 has established a reputation as one of Oklahoma's best, as shown by ...
State Department of Ed. threatens lifetime bans for teachers with reports of misconduct
The Oklahoma State Department of Education is implementing a new process to permanently revoke the teaching certificates of ...
Oklahoma bans cell phones in schools. Does Ryan Walters' agency have a plan? | Editorial
A new classroom cell phone ban law will be futile unless Ryan Walters' Oklahoma agency steps up to provide direction.
Tension at Oklahoma Capitol as board of education appointee attends confirmation hearing
There was tension in Oklahoma’s Capitol on Thursday as the fight over the board of education made its way into the legislature.
OSDE: 7 lifetime bans issued since new policy took place to protect students in classroom
The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) announced seven lifetime bans have been issued since a new policy took ...
After intense hearing and controversial emails, Senate committee recommends confirming OSBE nominee
The Senate Education Committee voted to confirm the appointment of one of Gov. Kevin Stitt's new state Board of Education nominees.
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State leaders agree to new budget increasing funding for Oklahoma public schools, raising teacher pay
A budget deal state leaders struck on Wednesday will boost funding for Oklahoma public schools and raise the ceiling on ...
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Oklahoma issues lifetime bans for teachers
(KTEN) — Oklahoma is the first state to issue lifetime teaching bans for certain misconduct allegations. So far, seven ...
Oklahoma Senate approves school donation transparency rule, disapproves citizenship rule
The Oklahoma Senate took up proposed rules from the Oklahoma State Department of Education on Tuesday.Two controversial rules ...
Supt. Walters upset after lawmakers reject several of OSDE’s budget requests
Superintendent Ryan Walters called the media late Thursday for a Friday morning press conference after lawmakers rejected several of his budget requests.