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Former Oklahoma school chief's push to end standardized testing not likely to happen • Oklahoma Voice

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Opinion: Even though I would love to get rid of testing for accountability, as opposed to diagnostic purposes, it’s not going to happen soon.

Even though I would love to get rid of testing for accountability, as opposed to diagnostic purposes, it’s not going to happen soon.

US House GOP delays seating Rep.-elect Grijalva, potential deciding vote on Epstein petition • Oklahoma Voice

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Johnson said he’s holding off on swearing in the Arizona Democrat elected in September to fill the seat of her father, Raúl Grijalva, who died in March until he brings the House back into session, which he says will happen as soon as Senate Democrats vote to reopen the government.

U.S. House Democrats failed again Wednesday to force Speaker Mike Johnson to swear in Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva.

Oklahoma State Board of Education meeting ‘lighter, happier’ after superintendent change • Oklahoma Voice

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With a different state superintendent, two new board members and a lighter mood, the atmosphere at Thursday's Oklahoma State Board of Education meeting could not have been more different from recent years.
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The atmosphere at the latest Oklahoma State Board of Education meeting shifted significantly with a new state superintendent in charge.

Walters’ former chief of staff out at Oklahoma State Department of Education • Oklahoma Voice

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One of former state Superintendent Ryan Walters' senior leaders at the Oklahoma State Department of Education is no longer employed at the agency.
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The Oklahoma State Department of Education's chief of staff is no longer employed at the agency as a new administration takes over.

US Senate rejects restriction of military strikes on vessels in the Caribbean • Oklahoma Voice

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The U.S. Senate failed to advance Wednesday night a resolution designed to curb the president’s power regarding military actions abroad after the Trump administration ordered four strikes on boats in the Caribbean.

The U.S. Senate failed to advance Wednesday night a resolution designed to curb the president’s power regarding military actions abroad after the Trump administration ordered four strikes on boats in…

Air traffic control staffing steady, but stress during shutdown worries DOT • Oklahoma Voice

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The Federal Aviation Administration reported no travel delays due to staffing levels at U.S. air traffic control facilities Wednesday, following a day of some delays related to above-average absences at a handful of facilities.

The Federal Aviation Administration reported no travel delays due to staffing levels at U.S. air traffic control facilities Wednesday, following a day of some delays related to above-average absences…

Legal group accuses University of Central Oklahoma of free speech infringement with print shutdown • Oklahoma Voice

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Leaders of the state’s third-largest university have engaged in “egregiously anti-free speech conduct” in an effort to control media coverage by ending print operations of the student newspaper, according to a letter a journalism legal group sent to school administrators this week.

Leaders of the state’s third-largest university have engaged in “egregiously anti-free speech conduct” in an effort to control media coverage by ending print operations of the student newspaper.

Former FBI Director Comey pleads not guilty to criminal charges demanded by Trump • Oklahoma Voice

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Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty to two felony charges Wednesday in federal court in Virginia, in response to an indictment that followed an extraordinary pressure campaign from President Donald Trump.

Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty to two felony charges Wednesday in federal court in Virginia, in response to an indictment that followed an extraordinary pressure campaign from…

Trump floats plan to deny back pay to furloughed federal workers after shutdown • Oklahoma Voice

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The Trump administration may try to interpret a law enacted during his first term in office differently than it did following the last government shutdown, potentially denying back pay to hundreds of thousands of furloughed federal workers.

The Trump administration may try to interpret a law enacted during his first term in office differently than it did following the last government shutdown, potentially denying back pay to hundreds of…

Ryan Walters facing ethics investigation over departure from office • Oklahoma Voice

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The Oklahoma Ethics Commission is investigating Ryan Walters' departure as state superintendent. He already paid $23,300 to settle previous ethics complaints.
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Former state Superintendent Ryan Walters is under investigation over an alleged violation of conflict of interest rules.

Oklahoma energy secretary announces bid for attorney general • Oklahoma Voice

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Oklahoma’s secretary of energy and environment has entered the race to be the state’s next attorney general.

Oklahoma’s secretary of energy and environment has entered the race to be the state’s next attorney general.

High court strikes down Oklahoma business courts • Oklahoma Voice

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Oklahoma’s Legislature acted unconstitutionally when it passed a new law creating business courts, the state’s highest court ruled.

Oklahoma’s Legislature acted unconstitutionally when it passed a new law creating business courts, the state’s highest court ruled.

Oklahoma’s mental health system is at a crossroad. Will we choose deepened neglect or compassion? • Oklahoma Voice

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Opinion: As the state’s mental health authority threatens significant cuts in its review of nearly 800 provider contracts one truth remains certain: residents will feel the consequences in ways too personal and too devastating to be tallied on any spreadsheet.
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There are moments in public life when policy decisions unfold not as abstractions, but as ruptures in the lives of ordinary people. Oklahoma now stands in the midst of such a rupture. As the state’s…

Oklahoma’s new state superintendent lays out vision for next 15 months in office • Oklahoma Voice

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Newly sworn into office on Tuesday, state Superintendent Lindel Fields says he intends to rebuild a "strong foundation" at the Oklahoma State Department of Education.
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Oklahoma's new state superintendent says he hopes to make an impact during his 15 months in charge of public education in the state.

Trump troop deployment to Oregon, Illinois intensifies confrontation with Democratic-led states • Oklahoma Voice

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The White House slammed a President Donald Trump-appointed federal judge Monday for blocking the deployment of National Guard troops to Oregon, as hostilities escalate between the administration and Democratic states where Trump has begun sending in troops over governors’ objections.

The White House slammed a President Donald Trump-appointed federal judge Monday for blocking the deployment of National Guard troops to Oregon.

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Judges on a federal appeals court panel seemed skeptical that the Trump administration’s expanded use of a fast-track deportation procedure didn’t violate the due-process rights of immigrants during oral arguments Monday.

Government shutdown continues with talks over health care at an impasse • Oklahoma Voice

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President Donald Trump sent mixed messages Monday about whether he would negotiate a deal with Democrats to extend the enhanced tax credits for people who get their health insurance from the Affordable Care Act Marketplace, one of the main issues that led to the government shutdown.
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President Donald Trump sent mixed messages Monday about whether he would negotiate a deal with Democrats to extend the enhanced tax credits for people who get their health insurance from the…

Wearable devices are unlocking a personalized version of health care • Oklahoma Voice

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Devices have become popular for those looking to track athletic goals and energy levels, but for some wearers, like Lien, they also provide a view into their own health they haven’t had access to before.

Though the concept of fitness tracking through wearable devices has been around for decades, the ability to track biometric features like heart rate, sleep quality and stress response has become more...

Stricter scoring causes major drop in Oklahoma math, reading test results • Oklahoma Voice

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A nosedive in Oklahoma's math and reading results are the product of more rigorous expectations rather than worse academic performance, state officials say.
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Higher expectations on statewide reading and math tests has driven down proficiency rates among Oklahoma students.

Federal budget uncertainty complicates efforts to plan future Oklahoma road, bridge projects • Oklahoma Voice

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The federal government shutdown, which enters its second week, is not yet impacting Oklahoma highway projects, but could prove problematic if Congress is unable to reach a long-term funding agreement, Oklahoma’s top transportation official said.
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The federal government shutdown is not yet impacting Oklahoma highway projects, but could prove problematic if Congress is unable to reach a long-term funding agreement.

America’s aging prison population is posing challenges for states • Oklahoma Voice

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America’s prison population is growing older at a pace that some experts say is unsustainable. As of 2022, the latest year with available data, people 55 and over made up nearly 1 in 6 prisoners — a fourfold increase since 2000 — and their numbers are projected to keep rising.

America’s prison population is growing older at a pace that some experts say is unsustainable.

Doctors and nurses are punched, choked, even shot. States want to stop that. • Oklahoma Voice

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With threats against nurses, physicians and other staff on the rise, state lawmakers and hospital officials are scrambling to put stronger protections in place. Those include increased criminal penalties, armed security guards and violence prevention plans.
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Health care workers make up just 10% of the American workforce but experience 48% of the nonfatal injuries from workplace violence, according to federal data. And the threat is increasing.

Mike Gundy got $15M to leave with a losing season. Think what that money could do for higher ed • Oklahoma Voice

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Opinion: Mike Gundy got $15M to leave with a losing season. Think what that money could do for higher ed

Obviously someone in high places is looking out for Mike Gundy, but who is looking out for the rest of us? Imagine how many scholarships $15 million could pay for.

Former El Reno schools leader enters state superintendent race as a Democrat • Oklahoma Voice

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Craig McVay said he’s done “every job you could think of in public schools,” and now he’s aiming for the state’s top education office.
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Another Democrat and former school district leader has entered the race to become Oklahoma's head of public education.