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oklahoman.com > story > news > education > 02/05/2026 > oklahoma-legislative-session-2026-social-studies-standards-ryan-walters-bible-2020-elections > 88526960007

Newly unveiled social studies standards removes controversial Bible, 2020 election lessons

1+ hour, 18+ min ago   (663+ words) No references to Jesus, claims of "discrepancies" in 2020 elections nor disputed allegations about the origin of COVID-19 were included in a'new draft of academic standards for social studies'courses in Oklahoma public schools. The new draft deletes controversial elements of a…...

The Oklahoman
oklahoman.com > story > sports > high-school > 02/03/2026 > oklahoma-senator-casey-murdock-introduces-bill-eliminate-replace-ossaa-kevin-stitt > 88491017007

Oklahoma bill filed that would advance Gov. Stitt's call to eliminate OSSAA

Oklahoma bill filed that would advance Gov. Stitt's call to eliminate OSSAA2+ day, 4+ hour ago   (91+ words) Oklahoma bill filed that would advance Gov. Stitt's call to eliminate OSSAA'The Oklahoman Oklahoma bill filed that would advance Gov. Stitt's call to eliminate OSSAA One day after Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt called for the elimination of the state's high…...

Oklahoman
oklahoman.com > story > opinion > columns > more-voices > 02/03/2026 > tell-us-your-experiences-were-asking-for-feedback-from-oklahoma-teachers-survey > 88411560007

Dear teachers, tell us what's really going on in our schools | Survey

2+ day, 8+ hour ago   (226+ words) As we move into February, the school year is about half over, and the Legislature is just beginning its 2026 session " something that may have a direct bearing on elections this year and in 2028. Ryan Walters, our former controversial state schools…...

The Oklahoman
oklahoman.com > story > opinion > columns > guest > 02/03/2026 > legislature-needs-too-stay-on-school-improvement-plan-with-inflation-a-flat-school-budget-is-a-cut > 88431975007

Improving Oklahoma schools is a long-term commitment | Opinion

Improving Oklahoma schools is a long-term commitment | Opinion2+ day, 10+ hour ago   (118+ words) Improving Oklahoma schools is a long-term commitment | Opinion'The Oklahoman As I think about the just-beginning legislative session, it seems like I have to keep repeating myself. Not because the concept is complicated, but because it's simple: We need actions taken…...

The Oklahoman
oklahoman.com > story > news > education > 02/03/2026 > oklahoma-school-have-to-make-up-snow-days-what-to-know > 88475735007

Snow days are piling up. Will Oklahoma schools have to make them up?

2+ day, 10+ hour ago   (401+ words) As Winter Storm Fern hit Oklahoma in the last week of January, many students got to enjoy some days off from school due to severe weather conditions. One day became two days, then three days. Some schools had the whole…...

oklahoman.com
oklahoman.com > story > news > 02/02/2026 > oklahoma-religious-charter-school-jewish-group-responds-criticism > 88370977007

Florida group behind Jewish charter school bid addresses criticism

Florida group behind Jewish charter school bid addresses criticism3+ day, 10+ hour ago   (116+ words) Florida-based Ben Gamla Jewish Charter School Foundation is pushing back against criticism of charter school proposal from two Oklahoma organizations. Florida group behind Jewish charter school bid addresses criticism A Florida-based group that hopes to offer a tax-payer funded Jewish…...

The Oklahoman
oklahoman.com > story > news > 02/02/2026 > oklahoma-religious-charter-school-jewish-group-responds-criticism > 88370977007

Group behind Jewish charter school bid addresses criticism

Group behind Jewish charter school bid addresses criticism3+ day, 10+ hour ago   (111+ words) Group behind Jewish charter school bid addresses criticism'The Oklahoman Group behind Jewish charter school bid addresses criticism This story has been updated because an earlier version included an inacurracy. A group that hopes to offer a tax-payer funded Jewish virtual…...

The Oklahoman
oklahoman.com > press-release > story > 129251 > vinova-wind-energy-recruitment-building-australias-clean-energy-workforce

Vinova Wind Energy Recruitment: Building Australia's Clean Energy Workforce

Vinova Wind Energy Recruitment: Building Australia's Clean Energy Workforce3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (1516+ words) Australia's Wind Power Expansion and Its Workforce Demands Sydney, Australia " January 15, 2026 / Vinova / The global shift toward sustainable power generation is reshaping the workforce, and Vinova Wind Energy Recruitment is emerging as a key driver of employment in Australia's clean energy…...

The Oklahoman
oklahoman.com > press-release > story > 129100 > uagc-faculty-voice-featured-in-harvard-led-global-conversation-on-ai-and-the-future-of-education

UAGC Faculty Voice Featured in Harvard-Led Global Conversation on AI and the Future of Education

UAGC Faculty Voice Featured in Harvard-Led Global Conversation on AI and the Future of Education1+ week, 1+ hour ago   (307+ words) In the featured conversation, Pritts challenges traditional approaches to grading and assessment in the age of AI. He explains that evaluating outputs alone is no longer sufficient and emphasizes the importance of focusing on the learning process, including critical thinking,…...

The Oklahoman
oklahoman.com > press-release > story > 128730 > influential-women-recognize-debra-richards-m-ed-for-pioneering-the-future-of-skilled-trades-education-at-matc

Influential Women Recognize Debra Richards, M.Ed. ,for Pioneering the Future of Skilled Trades Education at MATC

Influential Women Recognize Debra Richards, M.Ed. ,for Pioneering the Future of Skilled Trades Education at MATC1+ week, 4+ hour ago   (922+ words) MILWAUKEE, WI, UNITED STATES, January 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ " Milwaukee's Leading Educator and Tradeswoman Champions Women in the Mechanical Trades "Empowering others, especially women, to pursue rewarding careers in technical fields is my passion," said Debra. "I believe that education and mentorship…...