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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.

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.

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.

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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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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Westbound I-40 Reopened After Multi-Vehicle Crash In SE Oklahoma City

News 9 At least seven vehicles were involved in a wreck on Interstate 40 near Interstate 240 in southeast Oklahoma City, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.

Westbound I-40 Reopened After Multi-Vehicle Crash In SE Oklahoma City

News 9 At least seven vehicles were involved in a wreck on Interstate 40 near Interstate 240 in southeast Oklahoma City, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.

1 Arrested, 1 Hospitalized After Harrah Shooting

News 9 One person was arrested and another hospitalized after a shooting Wednesday morning in Harrah, police say.

1 Arrested, 1 Hospitalized After Harrah Shooting

News 9 One person was arrested and another hospitalized after a shooting Wednesday morning in Harrah, police say.

Search For Driver Ongoing After Person Fatally Struck By Vehicle In SW Oklahoma City

News 9 One person is dead after they were struck by a vehicle Tuesday morning in Oklahoma City, according to police.

Search For Driver Ongoing After Person Fatally Struck By Vehicle In SW Oklahoma City

News 9 One person is dead after they were struck by a vehicle Tuesday morning in Oklahoma City, according to police.

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Westbound I-40 Reopened After Multi-Vehicle Crash In SE Oklahoma City

News 9 At least seven vehicles were involved in a wreck on Interstate 40 near Interstate 240 in southeast Oklahoma City, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.

1 Arrested, 1 Hospitalized After Harrah Shooting

News 9 One person was arrested and another hospitalized after a shooting Wednesday morning in Harrah, police say.

Search For Driver Ongoing After Person Fatally Struck By Vehicle In SW Oklahoma City

News 9 One person is dead after they were struck by a vehicle Tuesday morning in Oklahoma City, according to police.

Multiple Schools Delay Or Cancel Classes, Shift To Online Learning Monday

News 9 Multiple schools have announced a late start for Monday due to potential severe weather.

Informant Reveals Identity Of Possible Suspect In Drive-By Shooting Death Of NE OKC 14-Year-Old

News 9 Police are investigating a northeast Oklahoma City drive-by shooting that killed a 14-year-old.

Dean Blevins: Venables Talks OC Search And OU's Plans For Jackson Arnold

Dean Blevins Sports Director Dean Blevins is sharing his key insights from Brent Venables' weekly presser, including the potential hiring of Dan Mullen as OU's next offensive coordinator and the proactive efforts to secure QB Jackson Arnold's commitment for the 2025 season.

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Ryan Walters 'Prepares' Oklahoma Parents For New Policy Changes Under New Presidential Administration

News 9 State Superintendent Ryan Walters informed Oklahoma parents and superintendents about plans 'to prioritize local control in education' under potential federal policy changes with a new presidential administration in a memo Thursday.

Ryan Walters 'Prepares' Oklahoma Parents For New Policy Changes Under New Presidential Administration

Parents Sue After Student Disciplined For Using AI On School Project In Massachusetts

CBS News Parents of a student in Massachusetts are suing their son's school administrators and teachers after he was disciplined for using artificial intelligence on a project. The parents said the school's student handbook does not spell out a policy for AI use, so it's not fair to punish him for it.

Parents Sue After Student Disciplined For Using AI On School Project In Massachusetts

Shawnee Public Schools Lock Down Due To Severe Weather

News 9 Students at Shawnee Public Schools are under lockdown as district leaders wait for a tornado warning in the area to be lifted.

Shawnee Public Schools Lock Down Due To Severe Weather

News 9 Students at Shawnee Public Schools are under lockdown as district leaders wait for a tornado warning in the area to be lifted.

OKCPS Hosts Annual 8K Race Along Oklahoma River

News 9 Oklahoma City Public Schools' annual 8-kilometer race along the Oklahoma River takes place on Saturday.

OKCPS Hosts Annual 8K Race Along Oklahoma River

News 9 Oklahoma City Public Schools' annual 8-kilometer race along the Oklahoma River takes place on Saturday.

OSDE Investigation Findings By LOFT: Department Had Significant Delays In Disbursing Federal Funds

News On 6 The Legislative Office of Fiscal Transparency will release its findings from its investigation into the Oklahoma State Department of Education's management of federal funds in a meeting on Tuesday.

OSDE Investigation Findings By LOFT: Department Had Significant Delays In Disbursing Federal Funds

Epic Charter Schools Announce Teacher Layoffs, Pay Cuts

News 9 Epic Charter Schools announced layoffs and pay cuts for educators in response to lower-than-expected enrollment, the charter school said.

Epic Charter Schools Announce Teacher Layoffs, Pay Cuts

News 9 Epic Charter Schools announced layoffs and pay cuts for educators in response to lower-than-expected enrollment, the charter school said.

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Education

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

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

In Focus: Bible, Prayer Mandates In Oklahoma Classrooms

Oklahoma Districts Push Back Against Mandated Prayer Video Following Conflicting Emails

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

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

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Westbound I-40 Reopened After Multi-Vehicle Crash In SE Oklahoma City

Westbound I-40 Reopened After Multi-Vehicle Crash In SE Oklahoma City

1 Arrested, 1 Hospitalized After Harrah Shooting

1 Arrested, 1 Hospitalized After Harrah Shooting

Search For Driver Ongoing After Person Fatally Struck By Vehicle In SW Oklahoma City

Search For Driver Ongoing After Person Fatally Struck By Vehicle In SW Oklahoma City

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Westbound I-40 Reopened After Multi-Vehicle Crash In SE Oklahoma City

1 Arrested, 1 Hospitalized After Harrah Shooting

Search For Driver Ongoing After Person Fatally Struck By Vehicle In SW Oklahoma City

Multiple Schools Delay Or Cancel Classes, Shift To Online Learning Monday

Informant Reveals Identity Of Possible Suspect In Drive-By Shooting Death Of NE OKC 14-Year-Old

Dean Blevins: Venables Talks OC Search And OU's Plans For Jackson Arnold

Ryan Walters 'Prepares' Oklahoma Parents For New Policy Changes Under New Presidential Administration

Ryan Walters 'Prepares' Oklahoma Parents For New Policy Changes Under New Presidential Administration

Parents Sue After Student Disciplined For Using AI On School Project In Massachusetts

Parents Sue After Student Disciplined For Using AI On School Project In Massachusetts

Shawnee Public Schools Lock Down Due To Severe Weather

Shawnee Public Schools Lock Down Due To Severe Weather

OKCPS Hosts Annual 8K Race Along Oklahoma River

OKCPS Hosts Annual 8K Race Along Oklahoma River

OSDE Investigation Findings By LOFT: Department Had Significant Delays In Disbursing Federal Funds

OSDE Investigation Findings By LOFT: Department Had Significant Delays In Disbursing Federal Funds

Epic Charter Schools Announce Teacher Layoffs, Pay Cuts

Epic Charter Schools Announce Teacher Layoffs, Pay Cuts