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Oklahoma Voice: Waltersâ free school meals policy not a GOP priority, lawmakers say
2+ hour, 24+ min ago (218+ words) Oklahoma Voice: Walters" free school meals policy not a GOP priority, lawmakers say'Duncan Banner A student picks out an apple in the school cafeteria at Thelma R. Parks Elementary in Oklahoma City on Aug. 13. Editor's note: This story is part of…...
Duncan Chamber highlights Cameron University at breakfast table
7+ hour, 24+ min ago (222+ words) Duncan Chamber highlights Cameron University at breakfast table'Duncan Banner CU President Dr. Shane Hunt, a first generation college student completed his first two degrees at Oklahoma University and obtained his doctorate at Oklahoma State in Tulsa. Hunt spoke with Duncan…...
Oklahoma Voice: New Oklahoma law to offer $5 million for teacher pipeline programs
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (258+ words) Oklahoma Voice: New Oklahoma law to offer $5 million for teacher pipeline programs'Duncan Banner Wind Advisory from SUN 8:00 AM CST until SUN 7:00 PM CST Kindergarten teacher Khori Jensen stands in front of her class at Thelma R. Parks Elementary in Oklahoma City…...
Oklahoma Voice: Oklahoma Supreme Court permanently overturns social studies standards
2+ week, 2+ hour ago (219+ words) OKLAHOMA CITY " Controversial academic standards for social studies are unenforceable because Oklahoma's top school board violated state open meeting laws when approving them, the state Supreme Court decided Tuesday. Oklahoma Supreme Court Justice Noma Gurich, left, sits with Vice Chief…...
Careers: 3 New Year’s resolutions to boost your career
2+ week, 3+ day ago (178+ words) (StatePoint) Looking for a fresh professional start in 2026? Here are three New Year's resolutions you can make to boost your career. (StatePoint) Looking for a fresh professional start in 2026? Here are three New Year's resolutions you can make to boost…...
Oklahoma Voice: Oklahoma reveals A-F grades for public school results
4+ week, 12+ hour ago (243+ words) OKLAHOMA CITY " The Oklahoma State Department of Education has assigned the state a D grade for academic achievement in public schools but a C in learning growth for the 2024-25 school year. Students exit the Jenks Public Schools Math and Science…...
Oklahoma Voice: Jewish charter school could reignite Oklahoma legal fight
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (485+ words) OKLAHOMA CITY " Oklahoma again could see a push to open a religious charter school, with a Florida-based Jewish organization expressing intent to apply for state authorization. The Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board members and staff pray at the beginning of…...
Oklahoma Voice: Special education enforcement would be up to states under Trump plan
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (299+ words) In its quest to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, the Trump administration wants to let states police themselves when it comes to educating students with disabilities, a move many teachers and parents fear will strip away crucial federal oversight and…...
Oklahoma Voice: New Oklahoma state superintendent expects ‘changes’ to controversial social studies standards
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (264+ words) OKLAHOMA CITY " Oklahoma's new chief of public schools said changes could be coming to the controversial academic standards for social studies that the state passed earlier this year. State Superintendent Lindel Fields speaks with news reporters after an Oklahoma State…...
Oklahoma Voice: Higher education leaders ask Oklahoma Legislature to increase budget by millions
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (421+ words) EDMOND " The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education on Thursday unanimously approved a request for an additional $426 million from the state Legislature for next budget year. University of Central Oklahoma President Todd Lamb presents to the Oklahoma State Regents for…...