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Largest Oklahoma Schools Respond To OSDE Bible Directive, None Say They Plan To Change Curriculum

Largest Oklahoma Schools Respond To OSDE Bible Directive, None Say They Plan To Change Curriculum

News 9 Following a directive from the Oklahoma State Department of Education to require a bible in schools, News 9 checked in with the 20 largest districts in the state to see what their plans are for the upcoming school year.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Reaction, Analysis Of Bible Requirement In Oklahoma Public Schools

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Reaction, Analysis Of Bible Requirement In Oklahoma Public Schools

Chloe Abbott Oklahoma State Superintendent, Ryan Walters announced a new requirement for Oklahoma public schools that requires the use of the bible in its curriculum. News On 6 took an In Focus look at the new requirement.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Epic Charter Schools Using AI To Educate Students

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Epic Charter Schools Using AI To Educate Students

News On 6 Technology is at the core of Epic's work—and they almost have to because, by design, it is a virtual charter school. The district invited News On 6 behind the scenes, where they’re creating their own curriculum and embracing AI to push student success.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Detailing Tulsa Public Schools' Wire Fraud Case Involving A Former Administrator

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Detailing Tulsa Public Schools' Wire Fraud Case Involving A Former Administrator

News On 6 Prosecutors said Fletcher's actions went on until 2022 before TPS noticed red flags and started an investigation.

Oklahoma’s Own In Focus: Green Country School Bonds Fail, Pass In Latest Election

Oklahoma’s Own In Focus: Green Country School Bonds Fail, Pass In Latest Election

News On 6 Voters in Grove voted down a school bond issue for the second year in a row. Meanwhile, Chouteau-Mazie schools got a bond approved on Tuesday after it failed last October by eight votes.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Investigation Into The Death Of An Owasso High School Student

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Investigation Into The Death Of An Owasso High School Student

News On 6 News On 6 has been asked why we haven't reported more on the death of an Owasso High School student. We are waiting for confirmed facts, and the autopsy results could take weeks to months, and toxicology results could take even longer than that.

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Oklahoma's Own In Focus: State Lawmakers File Distance Learning Bill For Schools To Regulate Virtual Learning Days

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: State Lawmakers File Distance Learning Bill For Schools To Regulate Virtual Learning Days

Lex Rodriguez The proposal from Edmond Republican Senator Kristen Thompson and Tuttle Republican Senator Lonnie Paxton would mandate public schools report virtual learning days within 72 hours. It would also give the state education department the power to deny a virtual day if it doesn't meet the state's criteria.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: State Lawmakers File Distance Learning Bill For Schools To Regulate Virtual Learning Days

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: State Lawmakers File Distance Learning Bill For Schools To Regulate Virtual Learning Days

Lex Rodriguez The proposal from Edmond Republican Senator Kristen Thompson and Tuttle Republican Senator Lonnie Paxton would mandate public schools report virtual learning days within 72 hours. It would also give the state education department the power to deny a virtual day if it doesn't meet the state's criteria.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Districts Explain Decision To Cancel, Pivot Classes Another Day

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Districts Explain Decision To Cancel, Pivot Classes Another Day

Cal Day School administrators say many factors go into the decision to cancel classes or move them online. This includes everything from neighborhood roads to how temperatures could impact students and buses.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Districts Explain Decision To Cancel, Pivot Classes Another Day

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Districts Explain Decision To Cancel, Pivot Classes Another Day

Cal Day School administrators say many factors go into the decision to cancel classes or move them online. This includes everything from neighborhood roads to how temperatures could impact students and buses.

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Osage SkyNews 6 Shows Progress On Tulsa Premium Outlets

Osage SkyNews 6 Shows Progress On Tulsa Premium Outlets

News On 6 Osage SkyNews 6 showed the progress being made on the shopping center that will feature more than 75 stores.

Osage SkyNews 6 Shows Progress On Tulsa Premium Outlets

Osage SkyNews 6 Shows Progress On Tulsa Premium Outlets

News On 6 Osage SkyNews 6 showed the progress being made on the shopping center that will feature more than 75 stores.

Tulsa Police Arrest Woman For Allegedly Running Prostitution House At Massage Parlor

Tulsa Police Arrest Woman For Allegedly Running Prostitution House At Massage Parlor

News On 6 Tulsa police arrested a woman they say was running a prostitution house out of a massage parlor.

Tulsa Police Arrest Woman For Allegedly Running Prostitution House At Massage Parlor

Tulsa Police Arrest Woman For Allegedly Running Prostitution House At Massage Parlor

News On 6 Tulsa police arrested a woman they say was running a prostitution house out of a massage parlor.

2 Killed, Another Injured In Henryetta Stabbing

2 Killed, Another Injured In Henryetta Stabbing

News On 6 Henryetta Police say someone stabbed three people, killing two and leaving a third person hurt.

2 Killed, Another Injured In Henryetta Stabbing

2 Killed, Another Injured In Henryetta Stabbing

News On 6 Henryetta Police say someone stabbed three people, killing two and leaving a third person hurt.

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Osage SkyNews 6 Shows Progress On Tulsa Premium Outlets

Osage SkyNews 6 Shows Progress On Tulsa Premium Outlets

News On 6 Osage SkyNews 6 showed the progress being made on the shopping center that will feature more than 75 stores.

Tulsa Police Arrest Woman For Allegedly Running Prostitution House At Massage Parlor

Tulsa Police Arrest Woman For Allegedly Running Prostitution House At Massage Parlor

News On 6 Tulsa police arrested a woman they say was running a prostitution house out of a massage parlor.

2 Killed, Another Injured In Henryetta Stabbing

2 Killed, Another Injured In Henryetta Stabbing

News On 6 Henryetta Police say someone stabbed three people, killing two and leaving a third person hurt.

Fort Gibson Police Arrest Man Accused Of Carrying Over 100 Pounds Of Illegal Marijuana In Car

Fort Gibson Police Arrest Man Accused Of Carrying Over 100 Pounds Of Illegal Marijuana In Car

Cal Day Fort Gibson police arrested a man who they saw had more than a hundred pounds of illegal marijuana inside his car. Police say they first pulled the driver over for speeding, but it didn’t take long to find out what was inside the car.

Merle Haggard Statue and Tribute Concert Coming To Oklahoma

Merle Haggard Statue and Tribute Concert Coming To Oklahoma

News On 6 A statue of the late country music legend Merle Haggard will be unveiled in October followed by a tribute concert to the Oklahoma Music Hall of Famer. Executive Director of the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame Tony Corbell dropped by the Arca Continental Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages Porch to talk about the concert and this historic event.

'We're On The Map': Sapulpa Residents React To Town Being Mentioned In Hollywood Blockbuster 'Twisters'

'We're On The Map': Sapulpa Residents React To Town Being Mentioned In Hollywood Blockbuster 'Twisters'

Kaitlyn Deggs The female lead in "Twisters," the hit follow-up to the 1996 "Twister," Kate Carter (Daisy Edgar-Jones), is from Sapulpa. The Creek County town is mentioned several times throughout the blockbuster.

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