/oklahoma Oklahoma en-US 2021 (c) °ÄÃÅÅܹ·ÂÛ̳ Fri, 20 Dec 2024 21:45:56 GMT /leadership/local-education-news-you-may-have-missed-in-2024-and-why-it-matters/2024/12 A recap of four important stories and what they may signal for your school or district. Fri, 20 Dec 2024 21:45:56 GMT /leadership/local-education-news-you-may-have-missed-in-2024-and-why-it-matters/2024/12 /policy-politics/nex-benedicts-district-was-indifferent-to-students-civil-rights-feds-find/2024/11 Federal officials found an Oklahoma district responded inconsistently to sexual-harassment claims. Wed, 13 Nov 2024 21:00:44 GMT /policy-politics/nex-benedicts-district-was-indifferent-to-students-civil-rights-feds-find/2024/11 /policy-politics/this-state-requires-schools-to-teach-the-bible-parents-and-teachers-are-suing/2024/10 Opponents of an Oklahoma directive that compels schools to teach the Bible are suing the state’s superintendent of public instruction. Fri, 18 Oct 2024 20:16:32 GMT /policy-politics/this-state-requires-schools-to-teach-the-bible-parents-and-teachers-are-suing/2024/10 /policy-politics/oklahoma-state-chief-ryan-walters-trumps-won-the-argument-on-education/2024/10 The state schools chief's name comes up as Republicans discuss who could become education secretary in a second Trump administration. Fri, 18 Oct 2024 18:17:00 GMT /policy-politics/oklahoma-state-chief-ryan-walters-trumps-won-the-argument-on-education/2024/10 /policy-politics/states-are-spending-billions-on-private-school-choice-but-is-it-truly-universal/2024/10 More than half a million students in eight states last school year took advantage of private school choice open to all students. Tue, 08 Oct 2024 04:01:00 GMT /policy-politics/states-are-spending-billions-on-private-school-choice-but-is-it-truly-universal/2024/10 /policy-politics/oklahoma-gop-lawmakers-demand-investigation-of-education-chief/2024/08 They have concerns about Ryan Walters' stewardship of federal and state funds and his transparency on meetings and open-records requests. Thu, 15 Aug 2024 21:21:47 GMT /policy-politics/oklahoma-gop-lawmakers-demand-investigation-of-education-chief/2024/08 /teaching-learning/opinion-christian-nationalism-vs-spirituality-in-americas-schools/2024/08 A retired teacher responds to the Oklahoma state schools superintendent's guidance on teaching the Bible in public schools in the state. Tue, 13 Aug 2024 22:02:50 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-christian-nationalism-vs-spirituality-in-americas-schools/2024/08 /teaching-learning/opinion-yes-religion-should-be-taught-in-school-but-it-needs-to-be-done-right/2024/08 For nearly two decades, I have witnessed firsthand the tremendous impact that a deep and diverse study of religion has had on my students. Thu, 08 Aug 2024 19:24:05 GMT /teaching-learning/opinion-yes-religion-should-be-taught-in-school-but-it-needs-to-be-done-right/2024/08 /teaching-learning/how-oklahomas-superintendent-wants-schools-to-teach-the-bible/2024/07 Oklahoma's state superintendent directed schools to teach the Bible and to place a copy in every classroom. Wed, 24 Jul 2024 21:13:46 GMT /teaching-learning/how-oklahomas-superintendent-wants-schools-to-teach-the-bible/2024/07 /teaching-learning/should-the-bible-be-taught-in-public-schools/2024/07 Are recent pushes to include the Bible about cultural literacy—or a pretext for politicians who want Christianity in public schools? Mon, 15 Jul 2024 20:24:12 GMT /teaching-learning/should-the-bible-be-taught-in-public-schools/2024/07 /policy-politics/how-states-are-testing-the-church-state-divide-in-public-schools/2024/06 A new order to teach the Bible in Oklahoma is the latest action to fuel debate over the presence of religion in schools. Fri, 28 Jun 2024 19:50:51 GMT /policy-politics/how-states-are-testing-the-church-state-divide-in-public-schools/2024/06 /technology/which-states-ban-or-restrict-cellphones-in-schools/2024/06 See which states are requiring cellphone restrictions or bans in schools. Fri, 28 Jun 2024 18:22:12 GMT /technology/which-states-ban-or-restrict-cellphones-in-schools/2024/06 /policy-politics/religious-charter-school-is-unconstitutional-oklahoma-supreme-court-rules/2024/06 The state high court says the planned Catholic virtual charter school violates a state provision against aid to 'sectarian' institutions. Tue, 25 Jun 2024 18:25:39 GMT /policy-politics/religious-charter-school-is-unconstitutional-oklahoma-supreme-court-rules/2024/06 /policy-politics/opinion-what-would-religious-charter-schools-mean-for-public-education/2024/05 Discriminating and proselytizing on the taxpayer dime will never be acceptable, writes Kevin G. Welner. Wed, 29 May 2024 19:21:55 GMT /policy-politics/opinion-what-would-religious-charter-schools-mean-for-public-education/2024/05 /policy-politics/oklahoma-supreme-court-weighs-test-case-over-the-nations-first-religious-charter-school/2024/04 The state attorney general says the Catholic-based school is not permitted under state law, while supporters cite U.S. Supreme Court cases. Tue, 02 Apr 2024 20:43:33 GMT /policy-politics/oklahoma-supreme-court-weighs-test-case-over-the-nations-first-religious-charter-school/2024/04 /teaching-learning/the-difficult-beautiful-work-of-teaching/2024/03 From sunup to sundown, America's teachers grapple with countless decisions, interruptions, joys, and frustrations. Wed, 06 Mar 2024 21:00:00 GMT /teaching-learning/the-difficult-beautiful-work-of-teaching/2024/03 /teaching-learning/what-one-record-setting-teacher-shortage-can-tell-us-about-the-profession/2024/03 Oklahoma struggles mightily with the widespread perception that teaching is a low-wage, high-stress, low-respect profession. Wed, 06 Mar 2024 21:00:00 GMT /teaching-learning/what-one-record-setting-teacher-shortage-can-tell-us-about-the-profession/2024/03 /policy-politics/oklahoma-nonbinary-students-death-shines-a-light-on-families-legal-recourse-for-bullying/2024/03 Students facing bullying and harassment from their peers face legal roadblocks in suing districts, but settlements appear to be on the rise Wed, 06 Mar 2024 20:05:01 GMT /policy-politics/oklahoma-nonbinary-students-death-shines-a-light-on-families-legal-recourse-for-bullying/2024/03 /leadership/district-under-federal-investigation-following-death-of-nonbinary-student-nex-benedict/2024/03 A federal investigation into the Owasso, Okla., district follows the death of a nonbinary student last month. Mon, 04 Mar 2024 21:29:18 GMT /leadership/district-under-federal-investigation-following-death-of-nonbinary-student-nex-benedict/2024/03 /teaching-learning/bilingual-teachers-are-in-short-supply-how-3-districts-solved-that-problem/2024/02 Helping bilingual paraprofessionals obtain bachelor's degrees and teaching credentials leads to more bilingual teachers, districts found. Fri, 23 Feb 2024 21:09:27 GMT /teaching-learning/bilingual-teachers-are-in-short-supply-how-3-districts-solved-that-problem/2024/02 /leaders/technology/why-one-tech-leader-prioritizes-explaining-student-data-privacy-to-teachers/2024/02 Jun Kim, the director of technology for an Oklahoma school district, helped build a statewide database of vetted learning platforms. Mon, 05 Feb 2024 05:01:00 GMT /leaders/technology/why-one-tech-leader-prioritizes-explaining-student-data-privacy-to-teachers/2024/02 /leaders/2024/through-wars-tornadoes-and-cyberattacks-hes-a-guardian-of-student-privacy Jun Kim, the technology director in Moore, Okla., works to make the most of innovations—without endangering student data. Mon, 05 Feb 2024 05:01:00 GMT /leaders/2024/through-wars-tornadoes-and-cyberattacks-hes-a-guardian-of-student-privacy /leadership/this-state-is-giving-new-teachers-up-to-20k-to-stay-on-the-job-but-theres-a-catch/2023/11 Oklahoma's scholarship program is designed to keep fully trained teachers on the job longer. Thu, 30 Nov 2023 21:54:17 GMT /leadership/this-state-is-giving-new-teachers-up-to-20k-to-stay-on-the-job-but-theres-a-catch/2023/11 /teaching-learning/killers-of-the-flower-moon-covers-painful-history-can-oklahoma-teachers-teach-it/2023/10 The crime epic illuminates hard history in Oklahoma. State restrictions could complicate teachers' efforts to draw on it in class. Thu, 26 Oct 2023 20:52:12 GMT /teaching-learning/killers-of-the-flower-moon-covers-painful-history-can-oklahoma-teachers-teach-it/2023/10 /teaching-learning/with-moms-for-liberty-endorsement-science-of-reading-faces-more-political-controversy/2023/10 The endorsement from the conservative organization known for challenging books raises some thorny issues for the bipartisan movement. Mon, 09 Oct 2023 21:43:29 GMT /teaching-learning/with-moms-for-liberty-endorsement-science-of-reading-faces-more-political-controversy/2023/10 /leadership/tulsa-maintains-accreditation-averting-state-control-for-now/2023/08 But the district's school board president issued an unusual rebuke to Oklahoma's top education official. Thu, 24 Aug 2023 20:33:59 GMT /leadership/tulsa-maintains-accreditation-averting-state-control-for-now/2023/08 /leadership/oklahoma-wants-more-control-over-its-largest-district-students-are-already-protesting/2023/08 Gist cited her desire to avert state control—even as the looming vote has spurred teachers and students to activism. Tue, 22 Aug 2023 20:42:45 GMT /leadership/oklahoma-wants-more-control-over-its-largest-district-students-are-already-protesting/2023/08 /policy-politics/lawsuit-challenges-first-religious-charter-school-in-oklahoma/2023/07 The suit argues that the Catholic virtual school violates a state constitutional requirement that public schools not be "sectarian." Mon, 31 Jul 2023 21:59:00 GMT /policy-politics/lawsuit-challenges-first-religious-charter-school-in-oklahoma/2023/07 /leadership/auditors-are-on-the-hunt-for-esser-fraud-5-things-to-know/2023/07 Districts in some cases have failed to follow regulations for documenting spending—but criminal fraud findings have been minimal. Thu, 20 Jul 2023 20:54:28 GMT /leadership/auditors-are-on-the-hunt-for-esser-fraud-5-things-to-know/2023/07 /leadership/a-state-said-districts-had-to-report-spending-on-dei-some-defied-the-mandate/2023/07 Some of Oklahoma's largest school districts resisted a directive to detail their spending on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Tue, 18 Jul 2023 20:34:06 GMT /leadership/a-state-said-districts-had-to-report-spending-on-dei-some-defied-the-mandate/2023/07