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OSDE: OK public schools must use the Bible in classrooms
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The Oklahoma State Department of Education is mandating public school teachers use the Bible in classrooms.
on Jun 28
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"Lack of accountability and transparency," following LOFT meeting with OSDE
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Superintendent of schools in Oklahoma Ryan Walters was held somewhat accountable during a Thursday meeting regarding reports from the Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency (LOFT).
on Jun 26
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Science Museum preps for cryptozoology camp
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The Science Museum Oklahoma is taking summer camp into the mysterious and mythical world of cryptozoology as sightings and traditions from the shadowy word moves into the academic realms.
on Jun 26
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Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute brings the best student artists to Quartz Mountain year after year
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For a two-week span between school year calendars and summer vacations, the best and brightest student artists from across the state travel here by invitation to concentrate on their chosen areas o…
on Jun 26
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'Still needs to resign': McCurtain County Sheriff voted out following controversial recordings
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Residents in McCurtain County voted out Sheriff Kevin Clardy in a Tuesday primary just a little over a year after a scandal he’s been tied to.
on Jun 26
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Enrollment opens for summer cooling Energy Assistance program
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According to Oklahoma Human Services, enrollment is now open for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
on Jun 26
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Former OSDE staff say Walters, not them, to blame for missed federal grant funds
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OSDE leaders blamed former staff for the department’s failure to secure $1.4 million in federal grant funding for school security, but those former staff say OSDE leadership refused to give them th…
on Jun 25
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Gov. Stitt approves rule tying test scores to school accreditation
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Friday Governor Stitt sent a proclamation that approved a rule tying state test scores to a school’s accreditation.
on Jun 25
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OSDE pays $75K to outside counsel, teachers could drop lawsuit
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A tentative agreement was reached this week in a civil case involving the Oklahoma State Department of Education and the botched rollout of the teacher bonuses.
on Jun 25
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‘Took everything apart. Literally.’: Thieves steal copper from church’s AC units
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Three years later, the new pastor said they’re out thousands of dollars after vandals hit their expensive air conditioning units.
on Jun 25
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State Supreme Court: OSDE does not have authority over public school library books
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A months-long legal battle between OSDE and Edmond Public Schools came to an end on Tuesday after the Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled that the department does not have authority to decide which books …
on Jun 24
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Records suggest previous business, personal relationship between top OSDE advisor, contractor
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Emails obtained by News 4 indicate OSDE’s Chief Policy Advisor had a business and personal relationship for more than a decade with the President of a company OSDE awarded a controversial con…
on Jun 24
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Supt. Walters announces new signing bonus for rural schools after previous controversy
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State Superintendent Ryan Walters announced a new teacher signing bonus on Monday in an effort to recruit math and science teachers to rural schools, despite previous bonus program controversy.
on Jun 24
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Cleveland Co. Commissioners “bailout” sheriff for $3.2 million in overspending
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Cleveland County Commissioners unanimously approved the transfer of funds to a “taxpayer assisted bailout fund” to cover more than $3 million in overspending by Sheriff Chris Amason. The county bud…
on Jun 24
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EMSA issues first Heat Alert of 2024
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EMSA issued a heat alert of Thursday after responding to five suspected heat-related illness calls. Two people were taken to the hospital.
on Jun 24
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Gov. Stitt signs bill into law giving ‘immunity’ to poultry companies polluting OK waterways
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Governor Kevin Stitt has now signed into law a measure that gives poultry farmers/companies “immunity” for polluting Oklahoma waterways.
on Jun 23
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Oklahoma's new school framework allows for new Satanic Temple classes
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Governor Stitt signed new legislation on Wednesday that creates a framework for public school students and shows them how to get credits by attending religious instruction during school.
on Jun 23
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Guthrie fairy houses vandalized shortly after installation
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A fairy house themed scavenger hunt was recently added to a Guthrie Park, but the magic quickly ran out.
on Jun 18
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A third of Oklahoma families receiving private school tax credit make over $150k a year
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About one-third of families receiving a tax credit from the State of Oklahoma for sending their children to private schools make more than $150,000 a year, data News 4 obtained from the Oklahoma Ta…
on Jun 16