State Board of Education, Oklahoma

Q&A: Oklahoma’s Attorney General offers advice for new board of education members
Oklahoma's attorney general offered an opinion one day after the governor replaced three State Board of Education members. Gentner Drummond said checks and balances were long overdue within the Oklahoma State Department of Education.
'Fresh eyes': Stitt nominates three new members to Oklahoma State Board of Education
Governor Kevin Stitt named three new Oklahoma State Board of Education members on Tuesday.It comes after ongoing controversy at the Oklahoma State Department o
Oklahoma Attorney General urges new State Board of Education members to act independently
Attorney General Gentner Drummond urged Gov. Stitt’s new State Board of Education appointees to act independently from the governor and Superintendent Ryan Walters, citing concerns over educational mismanagement and lack of transparency.
Stitt cans 3 Oklahoma State Board of Education members after 'needless political drama'
Gov. Kevin Stitt announced Tuesday he removed three State Board of Education members and nominated three others to take their place.
Oklahoma governor shakes up State Board of Education
The unusual move comes as State Superintendent Ryan Walters continues to make headlines and draw lawsuits for his theocratic vision.
Drummond wades into the Stitt-Walters feud with letter to new education board members
In a letter to newly appointed state Board of Education members, Attorney General Gentner Drummond encourages them to exercise "independent judgment."
Stitt fires majority of state school board saying it's become too political
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt (R) dismissed three members of the Oklahoma State Board of Education Tuesday saying the board had become too political and lost focus on educating students.
Citing controversy and test scores, Stitt replaces three State Board of Education members
"It’s clear that our education infrastructure has fallen prey to needless political drama," Stitt said as he and lawmakers face accepting or denying a long list of controversial #oklaed rules churned out during the past year.
Stitt clashes with Walters, replaces three state Board of Education members
Gov. Kevin Stitt removed three members of the state Board of Education on Tuesday and named three newcomers, citing controversy and low test scores.
Gov. Stitt nominates 3 new members to Oklahoma State Board of Education
Gov. Kevin Stitt nominated three new members for the Oklahoma State Board of Education after low NAEP scores, emphasizing the need for a renewed focus on education.
Stitt replaces three state Board of Education members, citing 'ongoing controversy'
Gov. Kevin Stitt removed three members of the state Board of Education on Tuesday and named three newcomers, citing ...
Stitt replaces three state Board of Education members, drawing ire from Ryan Walters
Gov. Kevin Stitt removed three members of the state Board of Education on Tuesday and named three newcomers, citing ...
Ryan Walters faces question on how citizenship status would serve Oklahoma education
State Superintendent Ryan Walters is asking Oklahoma lawmakers to approve a proposal that would require schools to document ...
Attorney General Drummond urges new education board nominees to avoid political agendas
Attorney General Gentner Drummond is asking the three new Oklahoma State Board of Education nominee members to use their judgementDrummond letter urges new Sta ...
Bill requiring teaching of 'atrocities of communism' fails in GOP-led education committee
A House subcommittee rejected a bill emphasizing the teaching of what the author referred to as “the atrocities of communism” to Oklahoma students.
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Lawmakers: Concerns from business leaders may have contributed state education leadership shakeup
Current and former state lawmakers say they’re happy to see Gov. Kevin Stitt remove three members of the Oklahoma State Board of Education on Tuesday, telling News 4, in their opinion, the Board and ...
Turning Point, PragerU among groups OK'd for Oklahoma civics student accolade
A list from the Oklahoma State Department of Education includes organizations affiliated with PragerU and the Heritage Foundation among those approved for credit toward the state's new Civics Seal. #o ...
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Facing tighter budget, Oklahoma lawmakers cast doubt on Walters’ budget requests
As state officials anticipate a smaller budget in the next fiscal year, lawmakers on Tuesday appeared doubtful of requests to ...