Beth Wallis

Gov. Kevin Stitt wants an official accounting of "spending efficiency" at Oklahoma public schools. Stitt signed an executive order Friday calling for the creation of an Oklahoma Public Schools Revenue Report: kgou.org/education/2026…

As lawmakers eye measures to push up the cap for the Parental Choice Tax Credit, this year's window for applications is now open: kgou.org/education/2026…

Oklahoma House and Senate floors saw several controversial education bills this week. StateImpact has this round-up: kgou.org/education/2026…

The great ed tech debate has hit Oklahoma schools, as lawmakers eye policies to limit screen time in the classroom: kgou.org/screens-in-okl…

Districts are facing growing pressure from lawmakers to enforce discipline against students who participate in ICE walkouts. Mustang Public Schools has suspended 122 students after a Feb. 5 walkout: kgou.org/education/2026…

The lawmakers called the walkouts that have occurred at several school districts across the state unexcused absences that may violate Oklahoma’s compulsory attendance laws: kgou.org/education/2026…

The Statewide Charter School Board expects a lawsuit after rejecting an application for a Jewish charter school in Oklahoma: kgou.org/education/2026…

Public comment is now open for new social studies standards. The proposed standards are notably different from the previous standards from former State Superintendent Ryan Walters' administration: kgou.org/education/2026…

Gov. Stitt's State of the State address spent significant air time on education. His priorities include eliminating the OSSAA and the cap for the Parental Choice Tax Credit. He also wants to give the governor appointing power over the state superintendent: kgou.org/education/2026…

After overhauling literacy in 2013, Mississippi went from 49th to a top 10 state. It’s been dubbed the “Mississippi Miracle,” but those involved say it was more of a marathon. OK lawmakers are now hoping to perform that miracle in Oklahoma this session: kgou.org/education/2026…

The Oklahoma State Board of Education approved a proposal to remove an administrative rule from former Superintendent Ryan Walters’ administration that requires new teachers to take the U.S. Naturalization Test: kgou.org/education/2026…

Hugely important reporting from @jilliantaylor__

A long-running legal battle between the State of Oklahoma and a Florida-based tech company over mismanaged education dollars may be coming to a close. A federal judge issued a ruling Tuesday dismissing allegations made by Governor Kevin Stitt: kgou.org/education/2026…

Federal funding for an OU program to get more mental health professionals in rural Oklahoma schools has ended prematurely, but the hope remains for new funding sources to keep the mission going: kgou.org/education/2026…

The American Association of University Professors is demanding OU release full details on its decision to suspend a graduate teaching assistant for issuing a zero on a Bible-based essay:: kgou.org/education/2026…

Citing a transitioning legal team, the Oklahoma State Board of Education has canceled its monthly meeting: kgou.org/education/2025…

As schools across Oklahoma are starting classes, students and parents may notice some changes this year, like the cell phone ban. @StateImpactOK's @loganlayden and @walliswrites discuss what's new for Oklahoma students this school year. kosu.org/show/stateimpa…

"Superintendent of Schools Ryan Walters appears to be moving ahead with a requirement that prospective teachers pass a U.S. Naturalization test even though the Legislature rejected the idea." oklahomawatch.org/newsletter/edu…

A senior official for the U.S. Department of Education says Walters' announcement of the end of certain state tests was premature. "There's been some remarks about this being a done deal. That is nowhere near where we are right now." kgou.org/education/2025…

State Supt. Ryan Walters announced an end to some current state testing requirements Friday, which OSDE would need federal approval to do. The department is submitting a request for a federal waiver that could take until December to receive: kgou.org/education/2025…