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OKC students now have 'clear and easy path' to apply to charter schools Nonprofit Fuel OKC now is offering a free, streamlined application through which local families can apply to all 32 charter schools in Oklahoma City.

This week's Oklahoma education notebook includes items on charter school applications, CareerTech enrollments, state Board of Education meeting dates, Mid-Del Schools and Oklahoma 529 #oklaed

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07.12.2025 17:04 — 👍 1 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0

CareerTech didn't exist in the Oklahoma Panhandle. That's changing. A new program developed by Oklahoma Panhandle State University aims to fill the need for CareerTech-style programming in a remote area of the state.

How a small university is filling an educational void in a remote area of Oklahoma. #oklaed

29.11.2025 18:41 — 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Third Oklahoma college receives multimillion gift from MacKenzie Scott Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott’s string of gifts to Oklahoma higher-education institutions has continued with an $8 million gift to a tribal college.

Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott previously gave $17 million each to Northern Oklahoma College and Northeastern State University. #oklaed

29.11.2025 00:55 — 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

During the 5th Oklawn Cemetery excavation in the search for Tulsa Race Massacre victims, researchers have found 42 new graves not previously known. There have been 3 exhumations. go.tulsaworld.com/mikesimons #tulsa #TulsaRaceMassacre

24.10.2025 22:53 — 👍 2 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0

Oklahoma City students celebrate OKC Thunder win, season opener with special lunch party When the OKC Thunder won its first NBA championship in June, school was out, so students in OKC are celebrating the win at the team's season opener.

This was a fun education story to report! #oklaed @nba.com @okcthunder.bsky.social @cityofokc.bsky.social

21.10.2025 19:51 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

OSDE employees close to Ryan Walters left with thousands in extra pay, records show Three prominent now-former employees of the Oklahoma State Department of Education received extra money in their paychecks in their final days.

If you're an Oklahoman, here's your tax money at work. #oklaed

17.10.2025 16:22 — 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

OK Supreme Court gives new superintendent 2 weeks to decide on Ryan Walters' Bible mandate The Supreme Court says Oklahoma's new state superintendent has two weeks to decide what to do with his predecessor's so-called "Bible mandate."

Some breaking news on the Oklahoma Bible-teaching mandate #oklaed

15.10.2025 01:14 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Santa Fe band headed to London; New school building in Mid-Del; Star Spencer project opens London is a city steeped in history and tradition and Oklahoma high school marching bands are becoming a mainstay in one of its newer traditions.

This week's Education Notebook features items on Edmond Santa Fe HS, a new Mid-Del elementary school, Star Spencer HS, the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma City University. #oklaed

12.10.2025 22:20 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

New superintendent Lindel Fields tells Oklahoma parents 'we must hold fast to kindness' New state schools Superintendent Lindel Fields has sent an electronic letter to Oklahoma parents, one with a conciliatory and hopeful tone.

The tone of Fields' letter differed greatly from the tone used by former Superintendent Ryan Walters #oklaed

06.10.2025 21:15 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Lindel Fields spent decades in CareerTech. What that means for future of Oklahoma education Proponents of Oklahoma CareerTech hope Gov. Kevin Stitt's appointment of a system veteran as state superintendent will bring positive attention.

What does the CareerTech background of Oklahoma's new state superintendent mean? #oklaed

06.10.2025 16:25 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

It's official -- Oklahoma state schools Superintendent Ryan Walters has resigned. #oklaed

30.09.2025 22:50 — 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Lawmaker files ethics complaint against Ryan Walters after he announces departure A Democratic state lawmaker has filed a complaint with the Oklahoma Ethics Commission against state Superintendent Ryan Walters.

As Oklahoma state Superintendent Ryan Walters exits his office, he again is facing an ethics complaint. #oklaed

30.09.2025 15:02 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

What happens to Ryan Walters' Bible mandate, others when he leaves? What senator says Mandates made by outgoing Oklahoma state Superintendent Ryan Walters effectively will disappear after he leaves office, a leading state senator says.

When Ryan Walters departs as Oklahoma state superintendent, do his various "mandates" go with him? #oklaed

30.09.2025 15:00 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Aviation lab launches at OKCPS, Oklahoma vocational schools make national list A new aviation lab funded by money from a $955 million bond approved by voters in 2022 has opened at an Oklahoma City high school.

This week's Education Notebook includes items about a new aviation lab at an OKCPS school, highly rated CareerTech centers, two education partners honored by OSSBA, a new RUSO regents and a new recognition for Northeastern State U. and UCO. #oklaed

28.09.2025 17:01 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

After Ryan Walters steps down, how does Oklahoma's education system come back? With news that Ryan Walters will resign, state leaders grapple with how to turn around a struggling schools system.

Where does Oklahoma education go from here as its post-Ryan Walters era looks set to begin #oklaed

26.09.2025 12:51 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0

Ryan Walters resigning as Oklahoma state schools superintendent Ryan Walters told Fox News host Trace Gallagher that he would be CEO of Teacher Freedom Alliance, an anti-union organization.

Breaking news from Oklahoma! #oklaed

25.09.2025 04:11 — 👍 4 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

MEDIA BLITZ- FOX 25 obtained documents detailing more than 400 national media appearances for State Superintendent Ryan Walters in the span of two years. We found several instances where Walters booked at least six appearances in a single day. #oklaed #oklahoma

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24.09.2025 02:28 — 👍 59 🔁 21 💬 6 📌 6

OSBE won't consider disciplining teachers over Charlie Kirk comments, despite Ryan Walters' claims State Superintendent Ryan Walters did not include an executive session on this month's agenda for the Oklahoma State Board of Education.

No executive session, no public comment on the agenda for much-anticipated Oklahoma State Board of Education meeting #oklaed

24.09.2025 17:49 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

As EPS principal's resignation draws crowds, attorney decries 'corrupt administrators' The August 2025 resignation of Anissa Angier-Dunn, an Edmond elementary school principal, sparked concerns and questions from parents.

Following a 5-hour executive session at Monday's special meeting, the #Edmond Public Schools Board of Education approved a resignation that has prompted questions and concerns from parents, teachers and staff at Will Rogers Elementary School.

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23.09.2025 21:24 — 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

Two special justices will help decide case challenging Oklahoma social studies standards Two judges from the Court of Civil Appeals will serve as special justices as the Supreme Court considers a lawsuit over new social studies standards.

Oklahoma's Supreme Court has added two special justices to hear a case involving state schools Superintendent Ryan Walters. #oklaed

23.09.2025 20:27 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Shawnee superintendent says district is 'fortunate' to land new deputy who received payout Shawnee Superintendent Jason James is defending the hiring of an assistant administrator who took a six-figure settlement from a Missouri district.

The district's new assistant superintendent is with his third school district in as many states since May. #oklaed

23.09.2025 20:26 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

After Charlie Kirk's killing, Oklahoma colleges grapple with free speech, safety Free speech and campus safety should be able to co-exist at Oklahoma's colleges and universities, presidents and other administrators say.

What is the balance between free speech and safety on Oklahoma's higher-education campuses? #oklaed

23.09.2025 20:21 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

The OKC National Memorial and Museum announces the sudden passing of former U.S. Attorney Pat Ryan. During the Denver trials of the bombing suspects, Ryan "always wore his white cowboy hat to remind family, survivors, and first responders an Oklahoman was fighting for them."
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19.09.2025 19:53 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0

Training camp is right around the corner ⏳

Shaun Powell previews where all 30 teams stand as they wrap up the offseason and prepare for the season ahead.

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18.09.2025 17:48 — 👍 55 🔁 13 💬 3 📌 1

Needless 'drama' and 'misguided leadership': The lawsuit Stitt and Drummond are feuding over Political rivals Gov. Kevin Stitt and Attorney General Gentner Drummond have questioned each other’s ethics while squabbling over a lawsuit.

Two of Oklahoma's top officials -- the governor and the attorney general who would be governor -- continue to argue about who gets to represent the state's interests in legal matters.
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18.09.2025 18:23 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

No 'malicious intent' behind nude scenes shown on Ryan Walters' office TV, sheriff says The Oklahoma County Sheriff held a press conference hours after prosecutors confirmed there would be no charges filed in the case.

Oklahoma County sheriff says state Board of Education members were telling the truth and that what happened in state Superintendent Ryan Walters' office was an "accident." #oklaed

18.09.2025 00:47 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

DA won't file charges after investigation into nude women on Ryan Walters' office TV The decision comes nearly two months after two members of the state Board of Education said they saw images of nude women on the TV during a board meeting.

Oklahoma state superintendent won't face criminal charges for what's become an infamous incident. #oklaed

17.09.2025 20:33 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1

When Ryan Walters is in his office after hours, he's probably on national cable television When state schools Superintendent Ryan Walters is in his taxpayer-provided office outside of regular working hours, a TV appearance usually ensues.

After hours, Oklahoma state Superintendent Ryan Walters' office often doubles as a cable television studio. #oklaed

14.09.2025 21:49 — 👍 3 🔁 2 💬 1 📌 0

Oklahoma education news: UCO advances bid to become state's third research university The University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond has received approval for what will be its second doctoral program, in education.

The University of Central Oklahoma has taken a big step toward becoming the state's 3rd research university, and what Tulsa Public Schools is doing concerning Native American mascots. #oklaed

14.09.2025 21:48 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0

Bell wins at Bristol, completing sweep in first round of NASCAR Cup playoffs for Joe Gibbs Racing Christopher Bell seized the victory on a late restart at Bristol Motor Speedway, completing a first-round sweep of the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs for Joe Gibbs Racing.

Bell wins at Bristol, completing sweep in first round of NASCAR Cup playoffs for Joe Gibbs Racing

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14.09.2025 04:06 — 👍 2 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0

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