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Judge dismisses case against OSDE over alleged bullying incident in Cherokee Co.

Judge dismisses case against OSDE over alleged bullying incident in Cherokee Co.

News 9 Judge dismisses Oklahoma grandmother's lawsuit against State Superintendent Walters and OSDOE over alleged school bullying negligence. Here are details and Walters' statement.

Oklahoma Leaders React to Trump's Executive Order to Dissolve the Education Department: Key Facts About the U.S. Department of Education

Oklahoma Leaders React to Trump's Executive Order to Dissolve the Education Department: Key Facts About the U.S. Department of Education

Alex Cameron President Trump signed an executive order directing Secretary of Education Linda McMahon to take steps toward closing the Department of Education, though congressional approval is required for full elimination.

President Trump signs order to dismantle Department of Education

President Trump signs order to dismantle Department of Education

CBS News President Donald Trump signed an executive order to begin dismantling the Department of Education, transferring key programs to other departments but requiring Congressional approval for full elimination.

Trump to sign order to begin dismantling Education Department on Thursday

Trump to sign order to begin dismantling Education Department on Thursday

Associated Press President Trump will sign an executive order to begin dismantling the Department of Education on Thursday, according to the White House.

Oklahoma social studies standards call for review of 2020 election

Oklahoma social studies standards call for review of 2020 election

Destini Pittman New social studies standards heading to the state legislature now call for students to investigate the 2020 election results.

Education Department plans to lay off 1,300 employees as Trump vows to wind the agency down

Education Department plans to lay off 1,300 employees as Trump vows to wind the agency down

Associated Press The Education Department plans to lay off over 1,300 of its more than 4,000 employees as part of a reorganization that’s seen as a prelude to President Donald Trump’s plan to dismantle the agency.

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Q&A: Parents Bill of Rights fails to pass at TPS board meeting

Q&A: Parents Bill of Rights fails to pass at TPS board meeting

Sam Carrico The Tulsa School Board rejected the parents' bills of rights at its meeting Monday night. News On 6's Sam Carrico was at the meeting and spoke to people both for and against it.

Q&A: Parents Bill of Rights fails to pass at TPS board meeting

Q&A: Parents Bill of Rights fails to pass at TPS board meeting

Sam Carrico The Tulsa School Board rejected the parents' bills of rights at its meeting Monday night. News On 6's Sam Carrico was at the meeting and spoke to people both for and against it.

Former TPS board member Jerry Griffin announces 2nd campaign for state superintendent

Former TPS board member Jerry Griffin announces 2nd campaign for state superintendent

Brooke Cox Former Tulsa School Board member Dr. Jerry Griffin announced Thursday he is running for Oklahoma State Superintendent of Public Instruction, focusing his campaign on literacy, academic excellence, and empowering educators.

Former TPS board member Jerry Griffin announces 2nd campaign for state superintendent

Former TPS board member Jerry Griffin announces 2nd campaign for state superintendent

Brooke Cox Former Tulsa School Board member Dr. Jerry Griffin announced Thursday he is running for Oklahoma State Superintendent of Public Instruction, focusing his campaign on literacy, academic excellence, and empowering educators.

Lee Greenwood launches campaign to donate Bibles for Oklahoma classroom use

Lee Greenwood launches campaign to donate Bibles for Oklahoma classroom use

Katie Alexander Singer Lee Greenwood has partnered with Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters to provide Bibles for Oklahoma classrooms, according to a release from Walters.

Lee Greenwood launches campaign to donate Bibles for Oklahoma classroom use

Lee Greenwood launches campaign to donate Bibles for Oklahoma classroom use

Katie Alexander Singer Lee Greenwood has partnered with Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters to provide Bibles for Oklahoma classrooms, according to a release from Walters.

Education Department executive order could be issued as soon as today

Education Department executive order could be issued as soon as today

CBS News President Trump is expected to sign an executive order directing Education Secretary Linda McMahon to begin the process of dissolving the Department of Education, despite the challenges of requiring congressional approval for full elimination.

Education Department executive order could be issued as soon as today

Education Department executive order could be issued as soon as today

CBS News President Trump is expected to sign an executive order directing Education Secretary Linda McMahon to begin the process of dissolving the Department of Education, despite the challenges of requiring congressional approval for full elimination.

Bibles being distributed to AP United States history courses, OSDE says

Bibles being distributed to AP United States history courses, OSDE says

Drake Johnson The State Department of Education says Bibles will be distributed to classrooms across the state.

Bibles being distributed to AP United States history courses, OSDE says

Bibles being distributed to AP United States history courses, OSDE says

Drake Johnson The State Department of Education says Bibles will be distributed to classrooms across the state.

Community Pride Garden School: Educating families on farm-to-table initiatives

Community Pride Garden School: Educating families on farm-to-table initiatives

Autumn Bracey Billie Parker, founder of the Community Pride Garden School in Tulsa, is working to empower families with the skills to grow their own food and promote healthier eating habits in a community facing food access challenges, with new opportunities for involvement starting this spring.

Community Pride Garden School: Educating families on farm-to-table initiatives

Community Pride Garden School: Educating families on farm-to-table initiatives

Autumn Bracey Billie Parker, founder of the Community Pride Garden School in Tulsa, is working to empower families with the skills to grow their own food and promote healthier eating habits in a community facing food access challenges, with new opportunities for involvement starting this spring.

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The Opportunity Project analyzes ways to try to make students less chronically absent

The Opportunity Project analyzes ways to try to make students less chronically absent

Jonathan Polasek Tulsa-area school districts are working to reduce chronic absenteeism, with data showing students who participate in afterschool programs are significantly less likely to miss school.

The Opportunity Project analyzes ways to try to make students less chronically absent

The Opportunity Project analyzes ways to try to make students less chronically absent

Jonathan Polasek Tulsa-area school districts are working to reduce chronic absenteeism, with data showing students who participate in afterschool programs are significantly less likely to miss school.

Voters approve school bonds, fire department expansion in special elections

Voters approve school bonds, fire department expansion in special elections

Brooke Cox Voters in several Oklahoma communities approved school bond packages, a fire department expansion, and advanced a Republican Senate District 8 race to a runoff in Tuesday’s special elections.

Voters approve school bonds, fire department expansion in special elections

Voters approve school bonds, fire department expansion in special elections

Brooke Cox Voters in several Oklahoma communities approved school bond packages, a fire department expansion, and advanced a Republican Senate District 8 race to a runoff in Tuesday’s special elections.

Health department confirms Bartlesville school staff member does not have Measles after district reports case

Health department confirms Bartlesville school staff member does not have Measles after district reports case

Drake Johnson The Oklahoma State Department of Health says it has verified an employee at Wayside Elementary in Bartlesville does not have measles.

Health department confirms Bartlesville school staff member does not have Measles after district reports case

Health department confirms Bartlesville school staff member does not have Measles after district reports case

Drake Johnson The Oklahoma State Department of Health says it has verified an employee at Wayside Elementary in Bartlesville does not have measles.

Virtual reality welding: How tech is enhancing Tulsa trade program

Virtual reality welding: How tech is enhancing Tulsa trade program

Alyssa Miller Tulsa Welding School uses OcuWeld, a first-of-its-kind proprietary VR app, to complement the in-person training offered through its welding program. The technology helps to ease the stress that is linked to making on-the-job errors.

Virtual reality welding: How tech is enhancing Tulsa trade program

Virtual reality welding: How tech is enhancing Tulsa trade program

Alyssa Miller Tulsa Welding School uses OcuWeld, a first-of-its-kind proprietary VR app, to complement the in-person training offered through its welding program. The technology helps to ease the stress that is linked to making on-the-job errors.

Former state auditor discusses Tulsa Public Schools audit findings

Former state auditor discusses Tulsa Public Schools audit findings

Sam Carrico With the state audit of Tulsa Public Schools released last week, News On 6 is taking a closer look at the audit process. News On 6's Sam Carrico has more from former state auditor Gary Jones.

Former state auditor discusses Tulsa Public Schools audit findings

Former state auditor discusses Tulsa Public Schools audit findings

Sam Carrico With the state audit of Tulsa Public Schools released last week, News On 6 is taking a closer look at the audit process. News On 6's Sam Carrico has more from former state auditor Gary Jones.

State Supt. Ryan Walters criticizes Jenks over course with LGBTQ elements; Here is the school's response

State Supt. Ryan Walters criticizes Jenks over course with LGBTQ elements; Here is the school's response

News On 6 State Superintendent Ryan Walters criticized Jenks Public Schools for a health course with LGBTQ content, claiming it promotes 'woke indoctrination.' The district said that the issue stemmed from a course enrollment error that was promptly corrected.

State Supt. Ryan Walters criticizes Jenks over course with LGBTQ elements; Here is the school's response

State Supt. Ryan Walters criticizes Jenks over course with LGBTQ elements; Here is the school's response

News On 6 State Superintendent Ryan Walters criticized Jenks Public Schools for a health course with LGBTQ content, claiming it promotes 'woke indoctrination.' The district said that the issue stemmed from a course enrollment error that was promptly corrected.

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2 men killed in multi-vehicle crash on Muskogee Turnpike; Investigation underway

2 men killed in multi-vehicle crash on Muskogee Turnpike; Investigation underway

Brooke Cox The Oklahoma Highway Patrol has confirmed that two men are dead following a crash involving several vehicles along the Muskogee Turnpike just north of Porter on Monday.

2 men killed in multi-vehicle crash on Muskogee Turnpike; Investigation underway

2 men killed in multi-vehicle crash on Muskogee Turnpike; Investigation underway

Brooke Cox The Oklahoma Highway Patrol has confirmed that two men are dead following a crash involving several vehicles along the Muskogee Turnpike just north of Porter on Monday.

2 dead after head-on collision in Tulsa

2 dead after head-on collision in Tulsa

Victor Pozadas Breaking: Head-on collision on N Peoria Ave and E 46th St N results in two deaths.

2 dead after head-on collision in Tulsa

2 dead after head-on collision in Tulsa

Victor Pozadas Breaking: Head-on collision on N Peoria Ave and E 46th St N results in two deaths.

Tulsa Police: Man accused of attacking victim with baseball bat shot, killed near Admiral & S. 193rd. E. Ave.

Tulsa Police: Man accused of attacking victim with baseball bat shot, killed near Admiral & S. 193rd. E. Ave.

Drake Johnson Tulsa Police say an argument between two people resulted in one attacking the other with a baseball bat before a deadly shooting on Monday. Police say the suspected shooter was questioned and is not under arrest.

Tulsa Police: Man accused of attacking victim with baseball bat shot, killed near Admiral & S. 193rd. E. Ave.

Tulsa Police: Man accused of attacking victim with baseball bat shot, killed near Admiral & S. 193rd. E. Ave.

Drake Johnson Tulsa Police say an argument between two people resulted in one attacking the other with a baseball bat before a deadly shooting on Monday. Police say the suspected shooter was questioned and is not under arrest.

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2 men killed in multi-vehicle crash on Muskogee Turnpike; Investigation underway

2 men killed in multi-vehicle crash on Muskogee Turnpike; Investigation underway

Brooke Cox The Oklahoma Highway Patrol has confirmed that two men are dead following a crash involving several vehicles along the Muskogee Turnpike just north of Porter on Monday.

2 dead after head-on collision in Tulsa

2 dead after head-on collision in Tulsa

Victor Pozadas Breaking: Head-on collision on N Peoria Ave and E 46th St N results in two deaths.

Tulsa Police: Man accused of attacking victim with baseball bat shot, killed near Admiral & S. 193rd. E. Ave.

Tulsa Police: Man accused of attacking victim with baseball bat shot, killed near Admiral & S. 193rd. E. Ave.

Drake Johnson Tulsa Police say an argument between two people resulted in one attacking the other with a baseball bat before a deadly shooting on Monday. Police say the suspected shooter was questioned and is not under arrest.

Tulsa woman arrested, accused of stealing thousands from Target store

Tulsa woman arrested, accused of stealing thousands from Target store

Drake Johnson A serial larceny suspect accused of taking thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from a local Target was arrested on Sunday, police say.

Plane landed safely after diverting at Tulsa International Airport

Plane landed safely after diverting at Tulsa International Airport

Katie Alexander A plane headed from Milwaukee to Dallas Fort Worth landed safely at the Tulsa International Airport on Monday after diverting due to a mechanical issue, according to American Airlines.

Glenpool Schools lift lockdown after confusion over ROTC drill rifle prop; See the District's statement

Glenpool Schools lift lockdown after confusion over ROTC drill rifle prop; See the District's statement

Drake Johnson The lockdown at Glenpool Public Schools has been lifted after reports of a potential intruder with a weapon were disproven by authorities on Monday.

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