11+ hour, 17+ min ago  (515+ words) After a year of controversy and upheaval, a more neutral set of academic standards for social studies instruction will advance to the state Legislature after receiving approval from the Oklahoma State Board of Education. The board voted unanimously Thursday in…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (893+ words) State lawmakers and education officials say they're eager for a retry on Oklahoma's academic standards for social studies after last-minute changes last year caused significant controversy and were thrown out in court. In a news conference Thursday, Oklahoma State Department…...

2+ mon, 4+ day ago  (178+ words) The rule was implemented last year under former State Superintendent Ryan Walters" administration. The vote to remove the rule was unanimous. One board member, Michael Tinney, was absent from the meeting. The board has been completely replaced since the previous…...

5+ mon, 5+ day ago  (509+ words) The Trump administration is pouring money into civics education ahead of the country's 250th birthday. It recently awarded more than $150 million to dozens of colleges, universities and other groups. Now, the goal is to train K-12 teachers in U.S. history and civics. And…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago  (317+ words) The U.S. Department of Education announced a partnership Wednesday with more than 40 conservative organizations to create programming around civics aimed at the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States. This coalition "will take bold steps to educate, inspire, and mobilize…...