We fact-checked Oklahoma’s book-banning controversy
Some news reports on book bans have lacked nuance and context, or contained factual errors. Statements by public officials sometimes repeated inaccurate information.
Why Governor Stitt’s second round of education relief funding remains unspent
Auditors found problems with Oklahoma’s COVID-19 relief programs for students. It’s causing delays in spending additional funds.
State Department of Education now admits audio from a Tulsa teacher training was the same as the slides
The Board of Education voted to downgrade Tulsa schools’ accreditation status without reviewing the evidence.
State sues Florida company over management of federal COVID relief program for students
Lax oversight of Gov. Stitt’s Bridge the Gap Digital Wallet program allowed parents to spend educational funds on TVs and other items. Oklahoma officials on Friday filed a lawsuit against ClassWallet, which it hired to handle the program.
A state investigation found Tulsa schools didn’t directly violate a law on race and gender teachings
A Department of Education attorney still recommended punishment for Tulsa Public Schools, finding that an online teacher training course was based on banned concepts on racial bias.
After education board hands down punishments to school districts, questions remain about what happens next
Some worry about the economic impact of a downgrade in school accreditation on home values and jobs.
Federal auditors want Oklahoma to return at least $650,000 of Governor’s COVID-19 relief funds
A federal audit provides new insight into how Oklahoma failed to properly oversee $39.9 million in federal relief funds meant to support education amid school closures during the coronavirus pandemic.
We fact-checked GOP hopefuls for state superintendent
From opposition funding from teacher’s unions to how many Oklahoma students live in poverty, we looked into candidates’ claims.
