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Oklahoma Supreme Court declines to block new social studies standards

Wednesday, August 6 by News 6

The Oklahoma Supreme Court has declined to temporarily block the state’s new social studies standards from going into effect.The ruling means the new standards will be implemented for the upcoming school year.In July, 33 Oklahomans, including teachers, parents, and clergy, filed a lawsuit asking the court to halt the standards. The suit alleges the... Read More.

New standards for Oklahoma high school students promote misinformation about the 2020 election

Saturday, May 17 by The Associated Press

By SEAN MURPHY Associated PressOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Oklahoma high school students studying U.S. history learn about the Industrial Revolution, women’s suffrage, and America's expanding role in international affairs.Beginning next school year, they will add conspiracy theories about the 2020 presidential election.Oklahoma’s new social studies standards for K-12 public school students, already infused with... Read More.

New Bill Demands Stricter Evidence Standards for Child Removal in Oklahoma

Monday, February 3 by KTUL

TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — The Oklahoma legislative session starts today and one important topic that’s being addressed is child welfare.House Bill 1100 would require clear and convincing evidence for the state to keep a child away from their parent or guardian.Right now, the legal standard is that if it's more probable than not that there... Read More.