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State leaders look to attorney general to clarify who can enter State Board of Education sessions
OKLAHOMA CITY — The fight over who is allowed into the Oklahoma State Board of Education's executive sessions will continue. State Sen. Mary Boren, who serves on committees that deal with the Oklahoma State Department of Education, argued she should be allowed in the room. State Superintendent Ryan Walters said he isn't willing to open the door to her yet.
Schools told to follow state law after Superintendent issues guidelines on Bible usage in classrooms
OKLAHOMA CITY – House Democrats advise Oklahoma school districts to continue following Oklahoma Statutes that outline subject matter standards and reiterate that revisions are subject to legislative review before implementation as written in 70 O.S. § 11-103.6a-1 (OSCN 2024). This reminder comes after the State Superintendent sent out...
AM NewsBrief: July 31, 2024
U.S. Department of the Interior Uncovers More Details on Federal Indian Boarding Schools. The U.S. Department of the Interior has more details about history of Federal Indian Boarding Schools. Back in 2021, Secretary Deb Haaland of the Pueblo of Laguna tribe, helped launch an investigation into federal Indian boarding schools.
Artificial Intelligence Degree Programs to be Available at Oklahoma Universities
OKLAHOMA CITY – Students at some of Oklahoma’s public colleges and universities will soon be able to pursue undergraduate degrees in artificial intelligence. The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education approved artificial intelligence degree programs at Rose State College, Southwestern Oklahoma State University and the University of Oklahoma on June 4. While some universities have […]
Headlines: Catholic charter school, OKC resolution on Gaza & Sales Tax Holiday
New board defies court and A.G. over Catholic charter school. (KOSU) Report shines light on Indian Boarding Schools in Oklahoma. (KOSU) The State Education Department spent more than $38K on law firm in May. (NewsOK) Tulsa Public Schools chooses to not update its decade old cell phone policy. (Tulsa World)
OCU Student Overcomes Obstacles to Achieve Dreams
(AS PUBLISHED IN THE 2024 EDUCATION GUIDE TO NURSING) Amaka Okwudigbo endured quite a journey moving to the United States from Nigeria in pursuit of a career in the healthcare field. She has overcome homelessness, food insecurity, and financial issues to fight for her career dreams. She is currently a...
OCCC ranks among top 30 Best Film Schools
According to Hollywood-based film publication, MovieMaker Magazine, Oklahoma City Community College ranks among the top 30 Best Film Schools in the U.S. and Canada in 2024. Founded in 2000 by the late Oscar-winning producer and Oklahoma native Gray Frederickson, who was best known for working with famous director Francis Ford Coppola on the “Godfather” movies, the program offers two-year degrees. More than 40 current OCCC film students worked on the blockbuster “Twisters” movie.
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