Oklahoma House approves bills to accept Classic Learning Test, remove chronic absenteeism metric • Oklahoma Voice
https://oklahomavoice.com/briefs/oklahoma-house-approves-bills-to-accept-classic-learning-test-remove-chronic-absenteeism-metric/
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Oklahoma lawmakers push education reforms, focusing on student success and classroom improvements
https://www.fox23.com/news/oklahoma-lawmakers-push-education-reforms-focusing-on-student-success-and-classroom-improvements/article_0b19e48c-febb-11ef-b64b-6ff5f60da72e.html
www.fox23.comOklahoma lawmakers push education reforms, focusing on student success and classroom improvementsState Lawmakers and leaders of education committees in Oklahoma City said there is a lot of movement towards improving the education system in Oklahoma, but there's still areas that need more work and focus.
Montessori charter school approved for northeast Oklahoma City • Oklahoma Voice
https://oklahomavoice.com/2025/03/10/montessori-charter-school-approved-for-northeast-oklahoma-city/
Oklahoma Supreme Court stays classroom Bible purchases pending litigation
https://nondoc.com/2025/03/10/oklahoma-supreme-court-stays-classroom-bible-purchases-pending-litigation/
NonDoc · Oklahoma Supreme Court stays classroom Bible purchases pending litigationOklahoma's Supreme Court stayed classroom Bible purchases March 10, 2025, until making a final decision in a lawsuit against Ryan Walters.
State Supt. Ryan Walters promotes new alternative to 'far left-leaning teachers' unions'
https://ktul.com/news/local/state-supt-ryan-walters-promotes-new-alternative-to-far-left-leaning-teachers-unions-freedom-foundation-teacher-freedom-alliance-crt-dei-diversity-equity-inclusion-gender-classrooms-teacher-instructors-schools-students-education#
KTUL · State Supt. Ryan Walters promotes new alternative to 'far left-leaning teachers' unions'State Superintendent Ryan Walters sharing an alternative to what he calls the 'far left-leaning teachers unions.' Why this group was created.
Oklahoma Supreme Court halts OSDE's effort to buy Bibles
https://www.koco.com/article/oklahoma-supreme-court-halts-bibles-classrooms-ryan-walters/64135846
KOCO · Oklahoma Supreme Court halts Superintendent Walters' effort to purchase Bibles for classroomsThe decision halted a request for proposals for Bibles and a curriculum to go with them.
Ryan Walters accuses Gov. Stitt of test score 'political interference'
https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2025/03/07/ryan-walters-kevin-stitt-oklahoma-public-school-test-scores/81931665007/
Oklahoma Voice · Ryan Walters questions test score integrity, accuses Gov. Stitt of 'political interference' in resultsState Superintendent Ryan Walters on Thursday Gov. Kevin Stitt and another state agency of “political interference” in the test results.
New bill mandates Oklahoma schools spend at least 50% of budget on classroom needs
https://okcfox.com/news/local/new-bill-mandates-oklahoma-schools-spend-at-least-50-of-budget-on-classroom-needs#
KOKH · New bill mandates Oklahoma schools spend at least 50% of budget on classroom needs"In my entirety of my time in the legislature, we've heard from our district leaders that they need more funding. They believe that more funding would equal bet
Ryan Walters vows to continue effort to put Bibles in classrooms
https://www.koco.com/article/ryan-walters-vows-continued-effort-place-bibles-oklahoma-classrooms/64094818
KOCO · Ryan Walters vows not to stop effort to place Bibles in Oklahoma classroomsState Superintendent Ryan Walters said he will not stop his efforts to get Bibles in every Oklahoma classroom.
Republican lawmakers ask for more transparency at OSDE
https://kfor.com/news/oklahoma-education/republican-lawmakers-ask-for-more-transparency-at-osde/
Oklahoma public schools leader questions state test results, calls for new scoring • Oklahoma Voice
https://oklahomavoice.com/2025/03/06/oklahoma-public-schools-leader-questions-state-test-results-calls-for-new-scoring/
New legislation increases tension between Walters, Stitt, Drummond
https://www.kjrh.com/news/local-news/new-legislation-increases-tension-between-walters-stitt-drummond
2 News Oklahoma KJRH Tulsa · New legislation increases tension between Walters, Stitt, Drummond
Bill empowering Oklahoma board members to set agenda items moves forward in committee
https://okcfox.com/news/local/bill-empowering-oklahoma-board-members-to-set-agenda-items-moves-forward-in-committee-oklahoma-state-board-of-education-okahoma-state-department-of-education-superintendent-ryan-walters#
KOKH · Bill empowering Oklahoma board members to set agenda items moves forward in committeeA bill to allow Oklahoma State Board of Education members to place things on the monthly agenda advanced out of committee on Wednesday.Last month, Governor Sti
Budgeting for Bibles in classrooms not recommended
https://kfor.com/news/oklahoma-education/budgeting-for-bibles-in-classrooms-not-recommended/
Taxpayers were sold a load of bull about a school program that benefits wealthiest Oklahomans • Oklahoma Voice
https://oklahomavoice.com/2025/02/24/taxpayers-were-sold-a-load-of-bull-about-a-school-program-that-benefits-wealthiest-oklahomans/
Oklahoma education officials pass pro-Bible social studies standards • Oklahoma Voice
https://oklahomavoice.com/2025/02/27/oklahoma-education-officials-pass-pro-bible-social-studies-standards/
Stitt-appointed OSBE members clash with Supt. Walters
https://kfor.com/news/oklahoma-education/stitt-appointed-osbe-members-clash-with-supt-walters/
One side note, my friend Aaron Baker is quoted in this story!
The Guardian · ‘Testing ground for Project 2025’: behind Oklahoma’s rightwing push to erode the line between church and state
Tulsa Public Schools - Special Audit Report - February 26, 2025 - Cindy Byrd, CPA: State Auditor & Inspector
https://www.sai.ok.gov/Search%20Reports/database/TPS%20Audit%20Report%20web%20final.pdf
Bill requiring Oklahoma schools to spend 60% of budgets on instruction advances | KOSU
https://www.kosu.org/education/2025-02-25/bill-requiring-oklahoma-schools-to-spend-60-of-budgets-on-instruction-advances