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100 years after Scopes Monkey Trial, a new religious culture war emerges in Oklahoma
Oklahoma is forcing courts – as they did in Tennessee in 1925 – to wrestle with the question of how much religion is ...
OSDE introduces 'America First Assessment' for teachers moving from certain states
Oklahoma's State Superintendent Ryan Walters proposes an "America First Assessment" for teachers from certain states, raising concerns among local superintendents.
Trial of the century: Why 100 years later, the Scopes case still matters
As the famous Scopes trial, a landmark case out of Dayton, Tennessee, celebrates its centennial anniversary, themes of the ...
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Texas Floods: Local pastor offers support for grieving families
While many are finding ways to mourn their loved ones, News 9 spoke with Quail Springs Baptist Church Pastor Connor Bales for ...
Ryan Walters wants to force school districts to fund student meals, blaming cost on 'bureaucratic bloat'
In a letter to parents, state Superintendent Ryan Walters has blamed “bureaucratic bloat” for the cost of school lunches ...
Controversial new social studies academic standards are in place in Oklahoma. Now what?
State Superintendent Ryan Walters' controversial social studies academic standards now are in place for state schools. How ...
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Oklahoma lawmakers pass resolution to remove mental health commissioner
Two lawmakers have filed a resolution to remove the embattled commissioner of the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services.
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Oklahoma United Methodists to launch campaign focusing on future, love
Oklahoma United Methodists hope a new ad campaign will help counter negativity surrounding a season of church exits.
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Oklahoma County jail trust dodges dissolution, faces budget shortfall
A trustee came ready to throw in the towel and disband the Oklahoma County jail trust, but instead said secret benefactors could save the broke jail.