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Judge tosses lawsuit challenging Oklahoma’s new social studies standards

Judge tosses lawsuit challenging Oklahoma’s new social studies standards

Jonathan Polasek Oklahoma judge dismisses lawsuit against new social studies standards amid controversy over 2020 election and religious content. Schools to implement curriculum by fall.

OU Board of Regents approve tuition hike, athletics revenue-sharing program

OU Board of Regents approve tuition hike, athletics revenue-sharing program

Christian Hans Heads up OU students: An increase in the cost of tuition, a sports revenue-sharing program and a pay raise for President Joseph Harroz have all been approved by the University Board of Regents. Learn more here.

'It leaves us with a lot of questions:' Families looking for answers as Epic Charter Schools superintendent resigns

'It leaves us with a lot of questions:' Families looking for answers as Epic Charter Schools superintendent resigns

Sam Carrico The superintendent of Epic Charter Schools has resigned, just a week after the district announced hundreds of layoffs. The district is now searching for a new superintendent. The school also said it's closing its in-person learning centers and a lot of families are wondering what all these changes will mean.

Epic Charter Schools superintendent Bart Banfield resigns

Epic Charter Schools superintendent Bart Banfield resigns

Drake Johnson Bart Banfield resigned as superintendent of Epic Charter Schools less than a week after layoffs were announced.

Oklahoma expands support for childcare workers with new law

Oklahoma expands support for childcare workers with new law

Dave Davis Oklahoma childcare faces staffing crunch: new law offers relief, but imminent certification deadline adds pressure. How will this impact the state's efforts to provide reliable, enriching daycare services?

Epic Charter Schools cuts 357 staff members, phases out Learning Centers

Epic Charter Schools cuts 357 staff members, phases out Learning Centers

Drake Johnson Over 350 teachers and staff at Epic Charter Schools were terminated via email on Tuesday. Here's the developing details:

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Oklahoma teachers could earn up to $10K in annual stipends

Oklahoma teachers could earn up to $10K in annual stipends

Jeromee Scot Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signed HB1412 into law, creating new teacher certification levels with annual stipends starting in July 2025. The law offers up to $10,000 for top educators and gives school districts local control over teacher evaluations.

Oklahoma teachers could earn up to $10K in annual stipends

Oklahoma teachers could earn up to $10K in annual stipends

Jeromee Scot Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signed HB1412 into law, creating new teacher certification levels with annual stipends starting in July 2025. The law offers up to $10,000 for top educators and gives school districts local control over teacher evaluations.

TPS student-teacher internship gives high schoolers a head start in the classroom

TPS student-teacher internship gives high schoolers a head start in the classroom

Jonathan Polasek Tulsa Public Schools introduces student-teaching internships for high school juniors and seniors. These students get real teaching experience in elementary classrooms before graduation.

TPS student-teacher internship gives high schoolers a head start in the classroom

TPS student-teacher internship gives high schoolers a head start in the classroom

Jonathan Polasek Tulsa Public Schools introduces student-teaching internships for high school juniors and seniors. These students get real teaching experience in elementary classrooms before graduation.

How Oklahoma adults can go back to college and finish a degree through Reach Higher

How Oklahoma adults can go back to college and finish a degree through Reach Higher

Drake Johnson The statewide program offers support, flexible classes, and scholarships for working adults.

How Oklahoma adults can go back to college and finish a degree through Reach Higher

How Oklahoma adults can go back to college and finish a degree through Reach Higher

Drake Johnson The statewide program offers support, flexible classes, and scholarships for working adults.

Judge blocks Trump administration’s mass layoffs at the Education Department

Judge blocks Trump administration’s mass layoffs at the Education Department

Associated Press A federal judge on Thursday blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order to shut down the Education Department and ordered the agency to reinstate employees who were fired in mass layoffs.

Judge blocks Trump administration’s mass layoffs at the Education Department

Judge blocks Trump administration’s mass layoffs at the Education Department

Associated Press A federal judge on Thursday blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order to shut down the Education Department and ordered the agency to reinstate employees who were fired in mass layoffs.

Tulsa Public Schools overhauls special education after noncompliance

Tulsa Public Schools overhauls special education after noncompliance

Jeromee Scot Tulsa Public Schools is under review for years of noncompliance in special education services, prompting a full department overhaul. District leaders unveiled a corrective action plan aimed at improving evaluations, instruction, and equity for students with disabilities.

Tulsa Public Schools overhauls special education after noncompliance

Tulsa Public Schools overhauls special education after noncompliance

Jeromee Scot Tulsa Public Schools is under review for years of noncompliance in special education services, prompting a full department overhaul. District leaders unveiled a corrective action plan aimed at improving evaluations, instruction, and equity for students with disabilities.

Oklahoma Board of Education to review teaching licenses of former educators

Oklahoma Board of Education to review teaching licenses of former educators

Christian Hans The status of teaching licenses for several former Oklahoma educators are up for discussion at the State Board of Education's meeting on Wednesday.

Oklahoma Board of Education to review teaching licenses of former educators

Oklahoma Board of Education to review teaching licenses of former educators

Christian Hans The status of teaching licenses for several former Oklahoma educators are up for discussion at the State Board of Education's meeting on Wednesday.

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Fort Gibson Public Schools cancels class for Tuesday, May 20, after severe storms

Fort Gibson Public Schools cancels class for Tuesday, May 20, after severe storms

Drake Johnson Fort Gibson Public Schools has canceled classes for Tuesday, May 20, 2025, after a severe storm caused damage on Monday.

Fort Gibson Public Schools cancels class for Tuesday, May 20, after severe storms

Fort Gibson Public Schools cancels class for Tuesday, May 20, after severe storms

Drake Johnson Fort Gibson Public Schools has canceled classes for Tuesday, May 20, 2025, after a severe storm caused damage on Monday.

Collinsville, Bixby Schools to Release Students Early Due to Severe Storm Warning

Collinsville, Bixby Schools to Release Students Early Due to Severe Storm Warning

David Prock Collinsville Public Schools will implement an early dismissal on Monday due to anticipated severe weather.

Collinsville, Bixby Schools to Release Students Early Due to Severe Storm Warning

Collinsville, Bixby Schools to Release Students Early Due to Severe Storm Warning

David Prock Collinsville Public Schools will implement an early dismissal on Monday due to anticipated severe weather.

State Superintendent Ryan Walters addresses 'critical issue' impacting Oklahoma

State Superintendent Ryan Walters addresses 'critical issue' impacting Oklahoma

Christian Hans State Superintendent Ryan Walters is discussing recent developments involving the Oklahoma State Department of Education.

State Superintendent Ryan Walters addresses 'critical issue' impacting Oklahoma

State Superintendent Ryan Walters addresses 'critical issue' impacting Oklahoma

Christian Hans State Superintendent Ryan Walters is discussing recent developments involving the Oklahoma State Department of Education.

TPS expands free summer learning with new enrichment programs

TPS expands free summer learning with new enrichment programs

Joe Carmody Tulsa Public Schools partners with The Opp Project for free Summer 2025 learning experiences, supported by local philanthropy. Enriching academic activities offered at selected schools from July 7 to 31.

TPS expands free summer learning with new enrichment programs

TPS expands free summer learning with new enrichment programs

Joe Carmody Tulsa Public Schools partners with The Opp Project for free Summer 2025 learning experiences, supported by local philanthropy. Enriching academic activities offered at selected schools from July 7 to 31.

Green Country students win big at Oklahoma National History Day contest

Green Country students win big at Oklahoma National History Day contest

Hannah Sedgwick Muskogee, Tulsa and Broken Arrow students earn top honors; many advancing to nationals in June.

Green Country students win big at Oklahoma National History Day contest

Green Country students win big at Oklahoma National History Day contest

Hannah Sedgwick Muskogee, Tulsa and Broken Arrow students earn top honors; many advancing to nationals in June.

Reading Partners expands at Union Public Schools

Reading Partners expands at Union Public Schools

Brian Smallwood The literacy nonprofit will now serve 10 Union Public Schools and is seeking volunteer tutors for the upcoming school year.

Reading Partners expands at Union Public Schools

Reading Partners expands at Union Public Schools

Brian Smallwood The literacy nonprofit will now serve 10 Union Public Schools and is seeking volunteer tutors for the upcoming school year.

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Chicken dishes sold at Walmart, Kroger recalled due to possible listeria contamination

Chicken dishes sold at Walmart, Kroger recalled due to possible listeria contamination

CBS News The chicken dishes could be linked to a possible outbreak strain of listeria which has been associated with three deaths and one fetal loss. Seventeen people in 13 states have also gotten sick as a result of the outbreak.

Chicken dishes sold at Walmart, Kroger recalled due to possible listeria contamination

Chicken dishes sold at Walmart, Kroger recalled due to possible listeria contamination

CBS News The chicken dishes could be linked to a possible outbreak strain of listeria which has been associated with three deaths and one fetal loss. Seventeen people in 13 states have also gotten sick as a result of the outbreak.

Tulsa Zoo shares update on elephants Billy and Tina

Tulsa Zoo shares update on elephants Billy and Tina

Jeromee Scot Billy and Tina, two Asian elephants from the Los Angeles Zoo, are settling into their new home at the Tulsa Zoo and remain in quarantine as they adjust. Zoo staff are using positive reinforcement training and personalized care to build trust before introducing them to the larger herd.

Tulsa Zoo shares update on elephants Billy and Tina

Tulsa Zoo shares update on elephants Billy and Tina

Jeromee Scot Billy and Tina, two Asian elephants from the Los Angeles Zoo, are settling into their new home at the Tulsa Zoo and remain in quarantine as they adjust. Zoo staff are using positive reinforcement training and personalized care to build trust before introducing them to the larger herd.

Man accused of shooting Minneosta lawmakers previously lived in Oklahoma

Man accused of shooting Minneosta lawmakers previously lived in Oklahoma

News On 6 Records show 57-year-old Vance Boelter once lived in Oklahoma in 2004 before moving to Minnesota.

Man accused of shooting Minneosta lawmakers previously lived in Oklahoma

Man accused of shooting Minneosta lawmakers previously lived in Oklahoma

News On 6 Records show 57-year-old Vance Boelter once lived in Oklahoma in 2004 before moving to Minnesota.

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Chicken dishes sold at Walmart, Kroger recalled due to possible listeria contamination

Chicken dishes sold at Walmart, Kroger recalled due to possible listeria contamination

CBS News The chicken dishes could be linked to a possible outbreak strain of listeria which has been associated with three deaths and one fetal loss. Seventeen people in 13 states have also gotten sick as a result of the outbreak.

Tulsa Zoo shares update on elephants Billy and Tina

Tulsa Zoo shares update on elephants Billy and Tina

Jeromee Scot Billy and Tina, two Asian elephants from the Los Angeles Zoo, are settling into their new home at the Tulsa Zoo and remain in quarantine as they adjust. Zoo staff are using positive reinforcement training and personalized care to build trust before introducing them to the larger herd.

Man accused of shooting Minneosta lawmakers previously lived in Oklahoma

Man accused of shooting Minneosta lawmakers previously lived in Oklahoma

News On 6 Records show 57-year-old Vance Boelter once lived in Oklahoma in 2004 before moving to Minnesota.

Toddler contracts severe E. coli infection after family lake trip

Toddler contracts severe E. coli infection after family lake trip

Erin Conrad An Oklahoma toddler fights for her life after contracting multiple strains of E. coli after swimming at Keystone Lake.

Army Corps of Engineers explains how much water is released from dams after heavy rainfall

Army Corps of Engineers explains how much water is released from dams after heavy rainfall

Cal Day The US Army Corps of Engineers explained how much water is released from area dams after heavy rainfall. The system is balanced to prevent downstream flooding.

Severe storms bring damaging winds, flood risk to Oklahoma

Severe storms bring damaging winds, flood risk to Oklahoma

News On 6 News On 6 Chief Meteorologist Travis Meyer is tracking severe storms moving through northeastern Oklahoma.

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