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Despite social studies standards controversy, OSBE meeting a stark contrast to past tense months
State Superintendent Ryan Walters and new Oklahoma State Board of Education members mostly got along during Wednesday's board meeting.
Oklahoma to require schools to teach Trump's 2020 election conspiracy theories
The Republican-led state's new high school history curriculum says students must learn about Donald Trump's baseless claims of voting irregularities.
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Oklahoma ed board members continue disagreement over meeting minutes from social studies passage
New Oklahoma State Board of Education members continued their pushback over what is usually a common procedural practice — ...
Lawmakers vote to limit Ryan Walters' ability to revoke teaching licenses as more suspensions loom
A bill approved by the Legislature lays out specific reasons as to why the Oklahoma State Board of Education can revoke or suspend teaching licenses.
After months of turmoil, Senate committee approves Stitt's OSBE nominations: How we got here
Three of Gov. Kevin Stitt’s recent nominees to the Oklahoma State Board of Education have received confirmation by the Senate Education Committee.
From teacher to Oklahoma's superintendent: Tracing Ryan Walters' education and career path to controversy
Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters has stirred national controversy with sweeping changes to the state's education ...
Oklahoma schools to teach 2020 election lies as History: Fury grows over politicised curriculum
Oklahoma’s new high school history standards, driven by State Superintendent Ryan Walters, have sparked national outrage by directing students to question the legitimacy of the 2020 election. Critics ...
New standards for Oklahoma high schools to promote falsehoods about the 2020 election
Beginning next school year, the curriculum standards for Oklahoma high school students will including false conspiracy ...
New standards for Oklahoma high school students promote misinformation about the 2020 election
Beginning next school year, the curriculum standards for Oklahoma high school students will including conspiracy theories ...
Oklahoma superintendent lashes out at reporter as briefing descends into spectacle of insults
Ryan Walters, who called the impromptu media briefing after lawmakers rejected several of his proposed budget requests, ...
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 ...