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Before embezzlement scheme was revealed, Tulsa schools executives secretly planned departure of the man involved
A state investigator raised questions about how much school leaders knew about a scheme to defraud Tulsa Public Schools of at least $800,000 before notifying the police, documents show.
Tulsa schools audit finds widespread financial mismanagement
The state auditor’s office found more than $25 million in payments violated bidding procedures.
Lawsuit claims Oklahoma’s bullying complaint investigation process is inadequate
The State Department of Education launched its Awareity reporting system in 2022 as a way for community members to submit reports on issues like bullying, civil rights and safety concerns. An Oklahoma grandmother is suing over what she claims is a lack of transparency.
Five takeaways from our reporting on Oklahoma’s continued search for solutions to bullying
The School Safety and Bullying Prevention Act requires districts to create policies for reporting and investigating bullying, but the bill’s author says there’s more work to do
In Oklahoma, the search for an effective bullying response continues
The author of Oklahoma’s anti-school bullying law says she doesn’t think the legislation is working. Lawmakers hope to expand laws to protect students.
Under Ryan Walters, Oklahoma lost federal funding to help schools respond to tragedies
State education grant writers said they quit in frustration after a lack of support. Walters has vowed in the past not to pursue grants that don’t align with “Oklahoma values.”
Ryan Walters’ shadow looms over election losses in three Tulsa School Board races
Ryan Walters has spent much of his tenure as State Superintendent battling with Tulsa schools, but on Tuesday, voters appeared to hand him a stern message.
