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Newly unveiled social studies standards removes controversial Bible, 2020 election lessons
2+ min ago (663+ words) No references to Jesus, claims of "discrepancies" in 2020 elections nor disputed allegations about the origin of COVID-19 were included in a'new draft of academic standards for social studies'courses in Oklahoma public schools. The new draft deletes controversial elements of a…...
Bible Tales, Election Denial Aren't in Okla.'s Proposed Social Studies Standards
12+ hour, 6+ min ago (373+ words) The public comment period is now open for Oklahoma's proposed new academic standards for social studies that do not include several concepts championed by former state Superintendent Ryan Walters. As posted to the Oklahoma State Department of Education's website, the…...
Oklahoma's new social studies standards receive positive feedback
13+ hour, 33+ min ago (412+ words) Oklahoma's Department of Education has released a new draft of social studies standards, receiving praise from educators and First Amendment advocates Oklahoma's Department of Education has released a new draft of social studies standards, inviting public feedback after the previous…...
New draft of Oklahoma social studies standards deletes controversial content
21+ hour, 50+ min ago (699+ words) Students sit at desks in an English language arts classroom at Dove Science Academy in Warr Acres on Aug. 19. All public schools in the state are required to ban student cellphone use for the entire school day over the 2025-26 academic…...
A Positive View of Sectional History
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (184+ words) In most nations of any size, sectionalism is almost inevitable. How nations handle such divisions, historian Frank L. Owsley, determines if sectionalism is peaceful or becomes violent. It became violent in the US in 1861.Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/positive-view-sectional-history A Positive View of…...
Oklahoma State Department of Education seeks public feedback on new social studies standards
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (151+ words) The Oklahoma Department of Education is asking for public feedback on newly proposed social studies standards intended to replace those struck down by the Oklahoma Supreme Court. State education officials say the revised standards remove references to Judeo-Christian ideals in…...
Controversial content deleted in new draft of Oklahoma social studies standards
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (216+ words) OKLAHOMA CITY " No references to Jesus, claims of "discrepancies" in 2020 elections nor disputed allegations about the origin of COVID-19 were included in a new draft of academic standards for social studies courses in Oklahoma public schools. Oklahoma's newly proposed academic…...
OSDE opens public comment on Oklahoma Academic Standards for Social Studies
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (610+ words) OKLAHOMA CITY " The Oklahoma State Department of Education has opened a public comment period for the Oklahoma Academic Standards for Social Studies. The standards were revised during the 2024-2025 school year. Following a state Supreme Court ruling, the Social Studies standards…...
Controversial content removed from social studies standards
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (195+ words) No references to Jesus, claims of "discrepancies" in 2020 elections nor disputed allegations about the origin of COVID-19 were included in a new draft of academic standards for social studies courses in Oklahoma public schools. Oklahoma's newly proposed academic standards for…...
State lawmakers propose bill to end Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (571+ words) OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KSWO) - During his final State of the State address, Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt suggested eliminating the Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activities Association and now a bill to do just is making its way through the Oklahoma Senate. At…...