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Education advocate reacts to executive order dismantling Department of Education

Stephanie Maniche Oklahoma educators voice concerns over President Trump's new executive order to disband the Department of Education, fearing potential negative impacts on diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.

Education advocates applaud board of education change

Stephanie Maniche There has been a bit of a shake-up within the State Department of Education since Gov. Stitt decided to replace three Board of Education members.

Parents, Teachers, Clergy Suing To Halt Bible Mandate In Oklahoma Classrooms

News On 6 A Tulsa attorney is one of eight representing nearly 30 people who are suing to stop a Bible mandate issued by the State Department of Education. It calls for $3 million to be spent to buy Bibles for Oklahoma classrooms.

‘Do Not Test Me’: Ryan Walters Sets Strict Expectations For Tulsa Public Schools

Haley Weger After years of back and forth between Tulsa Public Schools and the State Board of Education, State Superintendent Ryan Walters made a big decision in today’s board meeting. If Tulsa doesn't make the necessary changes, Walters threatened serious measures.

Arrests Made After Incident At Dept. Of Education Meeting; Safety Concerns Raised Over Current Setup

Haley Weger Monthly board meetings at the State Department of Education have become increasingly tense.

Teachers, Parents Gather At State Capitol For Public Education Day

Brittany Toolis Parents, teachers and advocates gathered Monday at the state Capitol to talk about a hot topic this legislative session, education.

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Local Company Steps In To Pay For Student Lunches In Noble

Mike Glover No one wants to see a child go hungry, and so when Covid hit there was money was set aside to assure kids got lunch while at school That money's no longer available but one company is stepping up to help.

Local Company Steps In To Pay For Student Lunches In Noble

Public School Supporters Concerned About GOP Runoff Result

Augusta McDonnell It was one of the tightest races Tuesday night and a lot of people were watching. Republicans Ryan Walters and April Grace faced off for the state's top education spot, with a deep divide on school funding.

Public School Supporters Concerned About GOP Runoff Result

Public School Advocates Celebrate ‘Voucher’ Bill Rejection, Watching For Next Move

Augusta McDonnell In a 24-22 vote, state Senators rejected their Republican leader’s voucher bill after some flip flopping in the final hours late Wednesday night.

Public School Advocates Celebrate ‘Voucher’ Bill Rejection, Watching For Next Move

Augusta McDonnell In a 24-22 vote, state Senators rejected their Republican leader’s voucher bill after some flip flopping in the final hours late Wednesday night.

Group Says New Rules Would Eliminate Almost All Four-Day School Week Districts In The State

not available not available Some school districts in the state are fighting to keep their four-day a week calendar.

Group Says New Rules Would Eliminate Almost All Four-Day School Week Districts In The State

not available not available Some school districts in the state are fighting to keep their four-day a week calendar.

Okla. School Board Member Says Hundreds Of Districts Would Be Impacted By 5-Day School Week

not available not available A proposal in the legislature to force Oklahoma four-day school districts to go back to teaching five-days a week may impact half the districts in the state.

Okla. School Board Member Says Hundreds Of Districts Would Be Impacted By 5-Day School Week

not available not available A proposal in the legislature to force Oklahoma four-day school districts to go back to teaching five-days a week may impact half the districts in the state.

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Tulsa Zoo breaks ground on new habitat to house giant anteaters

Tyler Whitehead The Tulsa Zoo broke ground on a new habitat that will house giant eaters for the first time in the zoo's history.

Tulsa Zoo breaks ground on new habitat to house giant anteaters

Tyler Whitehead The Tulsa Zoo broke ground on a new habitat that will house giant eaters for the first time in the zoo's history.

Oklahoma Considers Flat 4.75% Income Tax Rate in New Bill: Here's the Potential Impact for Taxpayers and the State

David Prock Oklahoma lawmakers are considering a 4.75% flat income tax rate and increased standard deductions, impacting taxpayers and potentially shifting revenue sources. Local financial expert Paul Hood weighs in on what this bill could mean for taxpayers and the state if passed.

Oklahoma Considers Flat 4.75% Income Tax Rate in New Bill: Here's the Potential Impact for Taxpayers and the State

What's in Governor Stitt's executive order defending religious liberty in Oklahoma

Carrie Winchel Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt issued an executive order Monday, making Oklahoma "the nation's strongest defender of religious liberty," according to a news release from Stitt's office.

What's in Governor Stitt's executive order defending religious liberty in Oklahoma

Carrie Winchel Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt issued an executive order Monday, making Oklahoma "the nation's strongest defender of religious liberty," according to a news release from Stitt's office.

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Tulsa Zoo breaks ground on new habitat to house giant anteaters

Tyler Whitehead The Tulsa Zoo broke ground on a new habitat that will house giant eaters for the first time in the zoo's history.

Oklahoma Considers Flat 4.75% Income Tax Rate in New Bill: Here's the Potential Impact for Taxpayers and the State

What's in Governor Stitt's executive order defending religious liberty in Oklahoma

Carrie Winchel Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt issued an executive order Monday, making Oklahoma "the nation's strongest defender of religious liberty," according to a news release from Stitt's office.

Salina family devastated after losing home, belongings in electrical fire: 'Still holds the memories'

Kaitlyn Deggs A Salina family is asking for help after they lost everything but the clothes they were wearing. They say this was the family home, which saw decades of major life events.

Josh Giddey returns to OKC to play former team: Full preview of Bulls-Thunder

Jeremie Poplin Watch Josh Giddey talk about his return to OKC as the Thunder host Chicago.

Owasso Baseball coach Larry Turner earns win 1,300

Drake Johnson Owasso High School Baseball coach Larry Turner earned a big milestone this weekend following a series sweep over Carl Albert. Coach Turner, an American Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Famer, won his 1,300th game.

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