We fact-checked the Democrats running to lead Oklahoma’s public education system
The Frontier checked the accuracy of the candidates’ comments on reading proficiency, school staffing and other educational issues.
Frontier Staff June 8, 2026
The Frontier checked the accuracy of the candidates’ comments on reading proficiency, school staffing and other educational issues.
Frontier Staff June 5, 2026
Seven GOP candidates are vying to be the next leader of Oklahoma public schools. The Frontier checked the accuracy of statements made in a recent debate about funding for teacher pay raises, student absenteeism and other education issues.
Frontier Staff May 21, 2026
After Jon Echols and Jeff Starling debated, we checked the facts and found a few statements that weren’t entirely true.
Frontier Staff May 13, 2026
Frontier editors and reporters will investigate the accuracy of statements by candidates for governor, attorney general, state superintendent and insurance commissioner.
Frontier Staff September 17, 2025
We found false and unverifiable claims about homelessness as state officials celebrated Operation SAFE.
Frontier Staff July 24, 2025
Do Oklahoma schools have millions in surplus funds to cover student meals? We looked into it.
Frontier Staff July 3, 2025
The U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary made half-true or false statements about fluoride in public drinking water, Alzheimer’s disease, autism and puberty during his visit to Oklahoma.
Frontier Staff March 3, 2025
Oklahoma’s congressional delegation has publicly defended Trump-backed cuts to federal jobs, foreign aid and Medicaid spending. We found some misleading, half-true and unverifiable statements.
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