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'Inexcusable Behavior': State Superintendent Responds To Controversial Political Comments By Ardmore Teacher
State Superintendent Ryan Walters is attracting national attention on social media for promising to revoke an Ardmore teacher's license after the teacher made public comments seemingly in support of the attempted assassination on Former President Donald Trump. Walters says he will not allow anyone in the Oklahoma education system to...
Many Oklahoma districts begin providing free back-to-school supplies for students
EL RENO, Okla. — Oklahoma students are about one month away from returning to classrooms, and that means many families are taking their annual back-to-school shopping trips. For just one household, back-to-school shopping can cost more than $870 for supplies and clothes, according to a study by the National Retail Federation. School districts across the state are pitching in to help with those costs, including those in the Oklahoma City area.
2024 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year known to 'take people under her wing'
An Ada High School teacher known as a mentor to her colleagues and students has been crowned the 2024 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year. Rachel Keith was announced the winner of the prestigious award on Monday night among a group of 10 finalists. Keith has taught for 19 years, including...
Drummond scolds board for not voiding contract with ‘unconstitutional’ Catholic charter school
In a letter to the board, Drummond said he found it unacceptable that the board (and the Statewide Virtual Charter School Board before it) had held two meetings and both times had failed to rescind the contract despite an order from the Oklahoma State Supreme Court to do so.
'Third time's the charm:' Senate approves Stitt's newest nominee for seat on OSU/A&M board
Without dissent, the Oklahoma Senate on Monday approved the appointment of the widow of a former member of the OSU/A&M Board of Regents to a seat on that board, ending a weeks-long political drama between the Senate and Gov. Kevin Stitt. Jennifer Henderson Callahan was Stitt’s third appointee for an...
Longtime OSU donors funding a scholarship program for students in rural northwest Oklahoma
Two longtime donors to Oklahoma State University will fund a new scholarship program designed to benefit rural students from northwestern Oklahoma, west Texas and eastern New Mexico, the OSU Foundation said Wednesday. The Thoma Scholars Program will be paid for through a donation from the Carl and Marilynn Thoma Foundation....
Wilkes Family Endows Smalley Scholarship at SWOSU
Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) has announced a major charitable gift from longtime benefactors and SWOSU alumni Mike and Judy (Smalley) Wilkes of Oklahoma City. The generous gift will allow for the full endowment of the Bud & Wanda Smalley Memorial Scholarship Fund which was established in 2017 to provide...
Cordell students can have personalized parking spots this school year
Cordell High School (CHS) is now offering an exciting way for students to showcase their creativity and individuality for the upcoming school year. For the first time, CHS is offering students the chance to customize their parking spots. These personalized spaces not only add a fun element to parking but also contribute to a more orderly start to the day, reducing the early morning chaos.
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