Big changes: Stitt signs student transfer, education funding adjustments
The Oklahoma Legislature sent a pair of significant education reforms to Gov. Kevin Stitt today, which he praised as "transformative" and signed into law...
‘It’s a damn mess’: Fiscal impact, future of charter school funding resolution unclear
(Update: Two days after the publication of this article, Oklahoma City Public Schools and Tulsa Public Schools asked a court for a temporary restraining...
After debate about debate, OKC mask mandate remains
A motion to defer a decision on whether to end Oklahoma City's mask mandate before its scheduled expiration date passed the OKC City Council...
Forum: OKCPS board chairperson candidates talk leadership, equity, charters
Equity in education, Pathways to Greatness and charter school funding were each addressed by candidates during Monday night's voter forum hosted by the League...
Becky Mannel: ‘Breastfeeding is now a serious public health issue’
Breastfeeding a newborn baby is the most natural thing in the world. But it can also be a difficult and frustrating experience for many...
Turn Key Health to Oklahoma County Jail: Staff up or we’re out
Days after a hostage situation at the Oklahoma County Jail left one inmate dead and a detention officer hospitalized, Oklahoma City-based Turn Key Health...
Amid sexual misconduct investigation, Judge Tim Henderson suspended
Oklahoma County District Court Judge Tim Henderson has been suspended and is being investigated for sexual assault and misconduct against female prosecutors and defense...
Students need more than a citizenship test to prepare for civic engagement
The recently overhauled social studies curriculum standards set out the lofty vision that Oklahoma schools should “develop informed, competent, and responsible citizens who are politically...
State board examining accreditation of Western Heights Schools
Following a nearly four-hour executive session to discuss multiple agenda items during a special meeting of the State Board of Education today, members unanimously...
Oklahoma hospitals receive ‘exorbitant’ gas bills after winter storm
A month after a historic winter storm caused natural gas prices to spike, several Oklahoma hospitals have received "exorbitant" gas bills from their utility...
