Oklahoma Board Approves Revised Social Studies Standards Oklahoma’s Board of Education approved new social studies standards after a court ruling, removing religious language and election references before legislative review.

Oklahoma Board Approves Revised Social Studies Standards
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HAPPENING NOW: It’s 9:30 PM and the House is arguing about HB3240, by Rep. Toni Hasenbeck, which would require school districts to adopt policies that provide students and employees with time to pray or read a religious text every day. #okleg #oklaed

Education bills advance through Oklahoma legislature as bill deadline approaches As the Oklahoma legislature nears Thursday's deadline for bills to be read in their Houses of Origin, several education bills advanced off the House and Senate Floors Monday.

Literacy coaches, AI rules subject of Oklahoma education bills | KOSU
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TPS releases list of positions targeted for cuts Tulsa Public Schools has released the list of positions targeted for proposed elimination as part of its efforts to address an anticipated multi-million-dollar budget shortfall. #oklaed

Tulsa Public Schools has released the list of positions targeted for proposed elimination as part of its efforts to address an anticipated multi-million-dollar budget shortfall. #oklaed

Caldwell seeks 'TSET reset' to expand OHLAP, but some concerned A top Republican lawmaker in the Oklahoma House wants a TSET reset to reorient the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Fund's mission.

#TSET distributes millions of dollars in grant and contract funding to schools, nonprofits, research projects and advertising to promote public health. A leading lawmaker wants to "reset" that mission and fully fund Oklahoma's Promise. | #oklaed #okleg

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New Oklahoma law requires fentanyl abuse education for middle, high school students Education about fentanyl abuse will soon be required for middle and high school students in all Oklahoma school districts.

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As senators own rollout 'error,' House sticks its #oklaed 'flag in the ground' An Oklahoma House education proposal, HB 3151, would increase funding and minimum instructional days for public school districts.

As senators own rollout 'error,' House sticks its #oklaed 'flag in the ground'
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How childhood reading became Oklahoma’s top policy focus • Oklahoma Voice Improving Oklahoma's elementary reading scores has become a top issue for state lawmakers, educators and parents.

How childhood reading became Oklahoma’s top policy focus • Oklahoma Voice
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As senators own rollout 'error,' House sticks its #oklaed 'flag in the ground' An Oklahoma House education proposal, HB 3151, would increase funding and minimum instructional days for public school districts.

Two weeks after #okleg Senate Republican leaders proposed an #oklaed package — without first briefing all of its members — the House revealed and advanced a proposal to hike the minimum school day requirement by 7 days, if funding increases $175 million.

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As senators own rollout 'error,' House sticks its #oklaed 'flag in the ground' An Oklahoma House education proposal, HB 3151, would increase funding and minimum instructional days for public school districts.

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Oklahoma lawmakers say they care about child health. If child health really matters, Oklahoma should be talking about school meals, screenings, counseling, and equal accountability — not just the easiest headline-friendly slice of the problem.
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Behind the Rankings: How WalletHub Determined Oklahoma is 50th in Education - Oklahoma Watch Oklahoma’s 50th-place finish on WalletHub’s ranking on states’ education systems got everyone talking. But a closer look finds some of their measures spot-on, some are misleading and others are flat-o...

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Oklahoma lawmakers propose extending school year with new bill Oklahoma lawmakers are considering a bill to extend the school year, requiring increased funding to implement the changes by the 2027-2028 school year.

Oklahoma lawmakers propose extending school year with new bill
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Everyone’s talking about Oklahoma’s 50th-place rank in education. What’s behind the ranking? #oklaed

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JUST IN: The House is considering HB2978, by Rep. Chris Banning, which seeks to prohibit public school libraries from having material w/ “depictions or descriptions of sexually explicit conduct.” #okleg #oklaed

Tensions flare as protracted preliminary hearings for Ben Harris, David Chaney concludes Preliminary hearings for Epic Youth Services' co-founders Ben Harris and David Chaney ended Feb. 27, 2026, after testimony from Josh Brock.

The multi-year preliminary hearing for #Epic Youth Services' co-founders David Chaney and Ben Harris concluded Friday, but not without theatrics and notable revelations from former CFO Josh Brock, who testified as part of a plea agreement. | #oklaed
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Man who impersonated Ryan Walters claims credit for Tennessee Bible burning Owen Thomas Cunningham, who was indicted in Oklahoma in February 2026, has claimed credit for an Easter 2024 Tennessee Bible burning.

Owen Thomas Cunningham, who was indicted in #Oklahoma in February 2026 for impersonating former #oklaed Superintendent Ryan Walters, has claimed credit for an Easter 2024 Tennessee Bible burning.

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New research tracks Oklahoma student achievement's 'long decline' to 48th in nation The report compares how #oklaed students are performing academically with their peers regionally and nationally. “We used to be above average in the ’90s. And since then, we’ve had two waves of decline,” the researcher said.

The report compares how #oklaed students are performing academically with their peers regionally and nationally. “We used to be above average in the ’90s. And since then, we’ve had two waves of decline,” the researcher said.

Former Bixby Superintendent Rob Miller ends state campaign Citing the recent death of his wife, former Bixby Superintendent Rob Miller announced Wednesday on social media that he is ending his campaign for state superintendent. #oklaed

Citing the recent death of his wife, former Bixby Superintendent Rob Miller announced Wednesday on social media that he is ending his campaign for state superintendent. #oklaed

Former CFO testifies Epic founders paid to recruit candidates to run against critics Two of the state’s top political consulting firms were paid for services that included recruiting candidates to run against the state auditor and a former state senator, former CFO says. #oklaed

Two of the state’s top political consulting firms were paid for services that included recruiting candidates to run against the state auditor and a former state senator, former CFO says. #oklaed

Retired teachers vs current school funding- should NOT be the choice #oklahoma #oklaed

A new report shows Oklahoma’s student outcomes are at the lowest level on record, ahead of only West Virginia, Alaska and New Mexico. #oklaed

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'Starting point for negotiations': Senate would redirect TRS funds in #oklaed plan Senate leaders announced a proposal Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, to fund education reforms that would redirect money from the Oklahoma TRS.

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🚨 ALERT SB 1389: Call Before noon 2/23 🚨 🚨 OPPOSE SB 1389: The "Blank Check" for Private School Subsidies 🚨 TARGET: Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee WHEN: Monday, February 23, 2026 | 1:30 PM | Room 230 ABOUT THIS BILL: SB 1389 creates ...

🚨 ALERT🚨 SB 1389 puts voucher tax credits on autopilot. $250M base, then a 20% automatic increase when the cap hits 90% (+$50M) and it compounds year after year. Rural schools get cuts, vouchers get raises. 2/23 1:30pm Senate vote. Action + scripts: docs.google.com/document/d/1... #oklaed #okleg

RESULTS RELEASED: Hofmeister cleared, Walters criticized in OSDE audit An audit on OSDE requested by Gov. Stitt did not find wrongdoing under then-state superintendent Joy Hofmeister, but it did say Stitt's then-education secretary, Ryan Walters, did not follow the law.

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Tulsa Public Schools confirms potential administrative layoffs Tulsa Public Schools confirmed Thursday that it has begun notifying about 50 employees that their positions are slated for possible elimination by June 30. #oklaed

Tulsa Public Schools confirmed Thursday that it has begun notifying about 50 employees that their positions are slated for possible elimination by June 30. #oklaed

Over 100 Mustang students suspended over anti-ICE walkout protest In a social media post on Wednesday, Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt claimed over 100 students had been suspended over their involvement in a Feb. 5 walkout.

Over 100 Mustang students suspended over anti-ICE walkout protest
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Senate panel advances Teachers’ Bill of Rights, school paternity leave • Oklahoma Voice The Senate Education Committee deliberated for nearly an hour before voting on a Teachers' Bill of Rights.

OK Senate panel advances Teachers’ Bill of Rights, school paternity leave • Oklahoma Voice
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Seeking property tax reform, Senate leader pans 'immature' elimination proposal Several Oklahoma lawmakers want to see property tax reform, but legislative leaders support property tax reform over elimination for homes.

A proposal that would ask voters to eliminate #PropertyTaxes on homestead residences has caused angst for stakeholders who see a lack of planning to maintain #oklaed, city and county funding.

Instead, #okleg leaders favor the pursuit of targeted relief.

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Roundup: While 18 pass, 8 school districts see bonds fail; several mayors elected A number of bond propositions appeared on Oklahoma rural voters' ballots on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026. Most passed, others failed.

It was a tight mayoral race in #Muskogee, where Ryan Lowe received 11 more votes than challenger James Gulley.

Review results across rural #Oklahoma, where 18 #oklaed districts aw bonds pass while eight saw them fail.
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