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OSDE to withhold funds from school districts failing to sign Title VI assurance
State Superintendent Ryan Walters announced federal education funds will be withheld from school districts that fail to sign ...
New OSDE chief of staff paid nearly $50K in first month, still listed as active employee for Florida company
The Oklahoma State Department of Education was unable to explain to News 4 why it paid State Superintendent Ryan Walters’ newly-hired chief of staff nearly $50,000 during his first month on ...
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Payouts to new OSDE chief of staff raise questions
The Oklahoma State Department of Education was unable to explain to News 4 why it paid State Superintendent Ryan Walters' ...
Talented former Georgia wideout commits to Purdue football
Purdue football picked up a big win in the transfer portal, securing the commitment of an ex-Georgia receiver. The ...
Where is education going in Oklahoma? Nowhere, just like hall of fame portraits | Opinion
Ryan Walters put portraits of celebrated educators in the basement, lumping them all together as "union bosses." Is that ...
Trump’s DEI Crackdown Sparks Resistance at K-12 Schools
Several states are challenging the administration’s moves in court.
OK School Standards with 2020 election theories “going to take effect”
Oklahoma Lawmakers Thursday made it pretty clear that the current Social Studies Standards submitted will take effect. One board member said Friday that lawmakers should send them back.
OK Senate leadership nearly solidifies newly revised social studies standards for full passage
Recent comments made by Oklahoma Senate leadership have nearly solidified the newly revised social studies standards for full ...
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Oklahoma Watch: Ryan Walters gave out $600,000 in bonuses to Department of Education staff
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters awarded more than $600,000 in end-of-year bonuses to Department of Education staff in 2024. Most employees received an amount equal to 2.5% ...
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House committee passes measure to gain more control over state agency rule proposals
Lawmakers are aiming to bolster their influence over proposed state agency administrative rules. The efforts come amidst ...
'A lot of horse manure': Oklahoma House debates resolution declaring 'Christ is King'
The Oklahoma House of Representatives debated House Resolution 1013, which would declare "Christ is King."A similar Senate ...
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Oklahoma House committee passes measure to gain more control over state agency rule proposals
Lawmakers are aiming to bolster their influence over proposed state agency administrative rules. The efforts come amidst ...