Education

State Lawmakers Work To Cut Down On Virtual Learning In Oklahoma Schools

Haley Weger Oklahoma lawmakers are reintroducing a bill to limit virtual learning, citing poor educational outcomes and the need for in-person instruction.

5 Things We Know About OSDE’s Proposed Social Studies Standards For Oklahoma Schools

News 9 From Bible teachings to tracking illegal immigration in schools – State Superintendent Ryan Walters has proposed a host of controversial changes to Oklahoma education. Walters spoke about those proposals in Thursday’s State Board of Education meeting.

Key Moments From The OSDE December Meeting

News 9 Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters is leading the December meeting of the State Board of Education.

Q&A: New Oklahoma Bill Addresses Teacher Shortages With Tuition Assistance For Future Educators

News 9 A new bill filed at the state capitol would provide tuition and mandatory fee assistance to college students who in turn commit to teach in a Oklahoma public school in a critical shortage subject area.

Oklahoma Woman Sues State Superintendent, OSDE Over Alleged Bullying Of Grandchildren

News 9 An Oklahoma woman is suing State Superintendent Ryan Walters and the State Department of Education for failing to address her complaints regarding the alleged bullying of her grandchildren.

Moore Schools Counselor Resigns After Registered Sex Offender Brought To Sky Ranch Elementary

Addie Crawford A counselor from Moore Public Schools resigned after inviting a registered sex offender to visit an elementary school, prompting an immediate suspension and investigation, according to the district.

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Learn On The Job: OK CareerTech Offering Unique Apprenticeships As Alternate Career Paths

News 9 Oklahoma CareerTech is working to fuel Oklahoma's workforce through registered apprenticeships. Oklahoma CareerTech recently received half a million dollars from the federal government to help expand its apprenticeship program in the state.

Learn On The Job: OK CareerTech Offering Unique Apprenticeships As Alternate Career Paths

OSDE Seeks $474 Million From Federal Government To Cover Education Costs Of Undocumented Students

News 9 Oklahoma’s State Superintendent Ryan Walters is requesting $474 million from the federal government to cover what he claims are the costs of educating undocumented students in the state.

OSDE Seeks $474 Million From Federal Government To Cover Education Costs Of Undocumented Students

News 9 Oklahoma’s State Superintendent Ryan Walters is requesting $474 million from the federal government to cover what he claims are the costs of educating undocumented students in the state.

The Hot Seat: Trump’s Influence On Oklahoma Education; Rumors Of Federal Role For Walters

News 9 News 9 Political Analyst Scott Mitchell is joined on The Hot Seat by Haley Weger to break down the intersection of education policy and political ideology in Oklahoma and rumors of State Superintendent Ryan Walters taking a federal role in DC.

The Hot Seat: Trump’s Influence On Oklahoma Education; Rumors Of Federal Role For Walters

In Focus: Bible, Prayer Mandates In Oklahoma Classrooms

News 9 A video from Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters praying for President-elect Donald Trump was the latest in religious-themed message from Walters to Oklahoma classrooms.

In Focus: Bible, Prayer Mandates In Oklahoma Classrooms

News 9 A video from Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters praying for President-elect Donald Trump was the latest in religious-themed message from Walters to Oklahoma classrooms.

Oklahoma Districts Push Back Against Mandated Prayer Video Following Conflicting Emails

News 9 Several Oklahoma school districts, including Edmond, Jenks, and Bixby, have decided not to show a mandated prayer video from State Superintendent Ryan Walters.

Oklahoma Districts Push Back Against Mandated Prayer Video Following Conflicting Emails

News 9 Several Oklahoma school districts, including Edmond, Jenks, and Bixby, have decided not to show a mandated prayer video from State Superintendent Ryan Walters.

Deer Creek Students Kept Aboard School Bus After 'Behavioral Incident'

News 9 Deer Creek Public Schools students were kept aboard a bus on Thursday after loud outbursts prompted the bus driver to pull over.

Deer Creek Students Kept Aboard School Bus After 'Behavioral Incident'

News 9 Deer Creek Public Schools students were kept aboard a bus on Thursday after loud outbursts prompted the bus driver to pull over.

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1 Injured After NW OKC Hit-And-Run

News 9 One person is injured after being struck by a vehicle in northwest Oklahoma City, police say.

1 Injured After NW OKC Hit-And-Run

News 9 One person is injured after being struck by a vehicle in northwest Oklahoma City, police say.

American Airlines Operations Up And Running Again After Technical Issue Grounded U.S. Flights

Associated Press American Airlines flights were temporarily grounded nationwide early Tuesday due to a systemwide technical issue but were cleared to resume shortly after, affecting travelers during the busy holiday season.

American Airlines Operations Up And Running Again After Technical Issue Grounded U.S. Flights

Tulsa Man Shoots At Police, Kills 15-Year-Old And Self During Domestic Incident At NW OKC Home

News 9 A Tulsa man ordered by a judge to stay away from his family opened fire on them and Oklahoma City Police. Officers were called to a northwest Oklahoma City home where police say the suspect killed a 15-year-old and then himself.

Tulsa Man Shoots At Police, Kills 15-Year-Old And Self During Domestic Incident At NW OKC Home

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1 Injured After NW OKC Hit-And-Run

News 9 One person is injured after being struck by a vehicle in northwest Oklahoma City, police say.

American Airlines Operations Up And Running Again After Technical Issue Grounded U.S. Flights

Tulsa Man Shoots At Police, Kills 15-Year-Old And Self During Domestic Incident At NW OKC Home

Suspect, Victim Killed In Shootout Involving Oklahoma City Police Officers Identified

News 9 A man and juvenile killed in a shooting involving Oklahoma City Police officers have been identified, the department says.

Judge Denies Oklahoma Country Music Star Garth Brooks Request To Dismiss Sexual-Assault Lawsuit

News 9 A federal judge in California has denied Garth Brooks’ motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought against him by Jane Roe, a former makeup artist, but has stayed the case pending the outcome of a related lawsuit in Mississippi.

Men Charged In Street Racing Death Expected In Court On Monday

News 9 Isaiah Lancaster and Devon Davis, charged with second-degree murder in the death of 26-year-old Marissa Byrd, are scheduled for a preliminary hearing in Cleveland County Court on Monday.

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Ryan Walters Requires Oklahoma Students To Watch Prayer Video, Some Districts Opt Out

News On 6 State Superintendent Ryan Walters emailed every Oklahoma superintendent, saying he's requiring all Oklahoma schools to play a roughly 90-second video to all enrolled children and send it to their parents. District leaders said there was a recall notification sent after the first email, followed by a third email with the same video and mandate.

Ryan Walters Requires Oklahoma Students To Watch Prayer Video, Some Districts Opt Out

Ryan Walters Announces 'Trump Education Advisory Committee' To Oversee Anticipated Policy Changes

News 9 Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters announced the formation of an advisory committee within the State Department of Education to oversee and implement anticipated federal education policy changes under the incoming Trump administration.

Ryan Walters Announces 'Trump Education Advisory Committee' To Oversee Anticipated Policy Changes

Gov. Stitt Files Brief With U.S. Supreme Court In Support Of Religious Freedom And School Choice

News 9 Friday, Governor Kevin Stitt submitted an amicus brief with the U.S. Supreme Court in support of the Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board’s approval of St. Isidore, a Catholic school, as a charter school.

Gov. Stitt Files Brief With U.S. Supreme Court In Support Of Religious Freedom And School Choice

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Education

State Lawmakers Work To Cut Down On Virtual Learning In Oklahoma Schools

5 Things We Know About OSDE’s Proposed Social Studies Standards For Oklahoma Schools

Key Moments From The OSDE December Meeting

Q&A: New Oklahoma Bill Addresses Teacher Shortages With Tuition Assistance For Future Educators

Oklahoma Woman Sues State Superintendent, OSDE Over Alleged Bullying Of Grandchildren

Moore Schools Counselor Resigns After Registered Sex Offender Brought To Sky Ranch Elementary

Learn On The Job: OK CareerTech Offering Unique Apprenticeships As Alternate Career Paths

Learn On The Job: OK CareerTech Offering Unique Apprenticeships As Alternate Career Paths

OSDE Seeks $474 Million From Federal Government To Cover Education Costs Of Undocumented Students

OSDE Seeks $474 Million From Federal Government To Cover Education Costs Of Undocumented Students

The Hot Seat: Trump’s Influence On Oklahoma Education; Rumors Of Federal Role For Walters

The Hot Seat: Trump’s Influence On Oklahoma Education; Rumors Of Federal Role For Walters

In Focus: Bible, Prayer Mandates In Oklahoma Classrooms

In Focus: Bible, Prayer Mandates In Oklahoma Classrooms

Oklahoma Districts Push Back Against Mandated Prayer Video Following Conflicting Emails

Oklahoma Districts Push Back Against Mandated Prayer Video Following Conflicting Emails

Deer Creek Students Kept Aboard School Bus After 'Behavioral Incident'

Deer Creek Students Kept Aboard School Bus After 'Behavioral Incident'

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1 Injured After NW OKC Hit-And-Run

1 Injured After NW OKC Hit-And-Run

American Airlines Operations Up And Running Again After Technical Issue Grounded U.S. Flights

American Airlines Operations Up And Running Again After Technical Issue Grounded U.S. Flights

Tulsa Man Shoots At Police, Kills 15-Year-Old And Self During Domestic Incident At NW OKC Home

Tulsa Man Shoots At Police, Kills 15-Year-Old And Self During Domestic Incident At NW OKC Home

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1 Injured After NW OKC Hit-And-Run

American Airlines Operations Up And Running Again After Technical Issue Grounded U.S. Flights

Tulsa Man Shoots At Police, Kills 15-Year-Old And Self During Domestic Incident At NW OKC Home

Suspect, Victim Killed In Shootout Involving Oklahoma City Police Officers Identified

Judge Denies Oklahoma Country Music Star Garth Brooks Request To Dismiss Sexual-Assault Lawsuit

Men Charged In Street Racing Death Expected In Court On Monday

Ryan Walters Requires Oklahoma Students To Watch Prayer Video, Some Districts Opt Out

Ryan Walters Requires Oklahoma Students To Watch Prayer Video, Some Districts Opt Out

Walters Announces 500+ Bibles Are On The Way To AP Government Classrooms

Walters Announces 500+ Bibles Are On The Way To AP Government Classrooms

Police Say Threat To Jones High School 'Unfounded'

Police Say Threat To Jones High School 'Unfounded'

New Oklahoma Rule Requires Students To Complete FAFSA For Graduation

New Oklahoma Rule Requires Students To Complete FAFSA For Graduation

Ryan Walters Announces 'Trump Education Advisory Committee' To Oversee Anticipated Policy Changes

Ryan Walters Announces 'Trump Education Advisory Committee' To Oversee Anticipated Policy Changes

Gov. Stitt Files Brief With U.S. Supreme Court In Support Of Religious Freedom And School Choice

Gov. Stitt Files Brief With U.S. Supreme Court In Support Of Religious Freedom And School Choice