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Oklahoma officials say they’re eager for new social studies standards
8+ hour, 41+ min 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…...
New Oklahoma education leadership boots Walters’ U.S. Naturalization Test requirement for teachers
2+ week, 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…...
Education Department pours over $150 million into civics training for K-12 teachers
3+ mon, 2+ week 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…...
U.S. Education Dept. unites conservative groups to create 'patriotic' civics content
4+ mon, 3+ 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…...
Commemorating Black History Month in schools is tricky for many teachers this year
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (496+ words) Black History Month is drawing to a close, and it's brought anxiety for some teachers because of the Trump administration's push to roll back diversity efforts. Nebraska Public Media's Kassidy Arena has more. GWEN PARTRIDGE: And over here we have…...