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Questions For OSDE Remain After Committee Meets To Discuss Rule Changes

Questions For OSDE Remain After Committee Meets To Discuss Rule Changes

Haley Weger The state Senate Administrative Rules Committee met Monday morning to discuss more than a dozen administrative rule changes that have been requested by state agencies. Most of the rules being questioned were coming from the State Department of Education.

New Briefs Support Edmond Public Schools in Challenge Against State Department of Education

New Briefs Support Edmond Public Schools in Challenge Against State Department of Education

News 9 New court documents that were filed on Friday support Edmond Public Schools' petition to the Oklahoma Supreme Court challenging rules from the Oklahoma State Department of Education.

74-Year-Old Bristow Public Schools Employee Arrested, Accused Of Filming In Locker Room

74-Year-Old Bristow Public Schools Employee Arrested, Accused Of Filming In Locker Room

News On 6 Bristow Police arrested 74-year-old Floyd Robinson, who is charged with using electronics for Peeping Tom, having juvenile pornography, and violating the state's Computer Crimes Act.

Lawmakers File Legislation Providing More Oversight For State Department Of Education

Lawmakers File Legislation Providing More Oversight For State Department Of Education

News 9 At the capitol state lawmakers are discussing a handful of bills to provide more oversight for the State Department of Education. There have been bipartisan efforts in the House and Senate to pass legislation to make changes inside OSDE.

State Lawmakers Introduce New Legislation After Teacher Signing Bonus Lawsuits

State Lawmakers Introduce New Legislation After Teacher Signing Bonus Lawsuits

News 9 State lawmakers are working to clean up a teacher signing bonus program that resulted in two lawsuits.

Oklahoma City, Deer Creek Public Schools Announce Support Of Edmond's Challenge To State Department Of Education

Oklahoma City, Deer Creek Public Schools Announce Support Of Edmond's Challenge To State Department Of Education

News 9 Oklahoma City Public Schools said it stands with Edmond Public Schools in its decision to pursue legal action after the OSDE threatened to downgrade the district's accreditation if it did not comply with the state's order to remove two books from Edmond high school libraries.

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Edmond School Leaders Aim To Protect Accreditation Amid OSDE Court Battle

Edmond School Leaders Aim To Protect Accreditation Amid OSDE Court Battle

Jordan Fremstad Edmond Public Schools is waiting for Oklahoma’s Supreme Court decision on legal authority over two books. The State Board of Education told EPS to remove the books or risk losing its accreditation.

Edmond School Leaders Aim To Protect Accreditation Amid OSDE Court Battle

Edmond School Leaders Aim To Protect Accreditation Amid OSDE Court Battle

Jordan Fremstad Edmond Public Schools is waiting for Oklahoma’s Supreme Court decision on legal authority over two books. The State Board of Education told EPS to remove the books or risk losing its accreditation.

Edmond School District Files Court Petition Against OSDE Amid Potential Accreditation Demotion

Edmond School District Files Court Petition Against OSDE Amid Potential Accreditation Demotion

News 9 Edmond School leaders say they need the Oklahoma Supreme Court’s help to avoid losing its accreditation. School board members unanimously approved a petition against the State Board of Education.

Edmond School District Files Court Petition Against OSDE Amid Potential Accreditation Demotion

Edmond School District Files Court Petition Against OSDE Amid Potential Accreditation Demotion

News 9 Edmond School leaders say they need the Oklahoma Supreme Court’s help to avoid losing its accreditation. School board members unanimously approved a petition against the State Board of Education.

Family Issues Statement About Owasso Student's Identity; Cause Of Death Still To Be Determined

Family Issues Statement About Owasso Student's Identity; Cause Of Death Still To Be Determined

News On 6 The Owasso Police Chief issued a statement on Tuesday saying that the department knows there is a great deal of public concern about the case and that they are working within the constraints of law to release information as it becomes available.

Family Issues Statement About Owasso Student's Identity; Cause Of Death Still To Be Determined

Family Issues Statement About Owasso Student's Identity; Cause Of Death Still To Be Determined

News On 6 The Owasso Police Chief issued a statement on Tuesday saying that the department knows there is a great deal of public concern about the case and that they are working within the constraints of law to release information as it becomes available.

‘They Messed Up:' How An Oklahoma Teacher’s State-Issued Bonus Caused Her To Sue OSDE

‘They Messed Up:' How An Oklahoma Teacher’s State-Issued Bonus Caused Her To Sue OSDE

News 9 A teacher shared why she's suing the State Department of Education and State Superintendent Ryan Walters after she was asked to give back the $50,000 she received as a bonus.

‘They Messed Up:' How An Oklahoma Teacher’s State-Issued Bonus Caused Her To Sue OSDE

‘They Messed Up:' How An Oklahoma Teacher’s State-Issued Bonus Caused Her To Sue OSDE

News 9 A teacher shared why she's suing the State Department of Education and State Superintendent Ryan Walters after she was asked to give back the $50,000 she received as a bonus.

Lawmakers Respond To Teacher Bonus Lawsuit

Lawmakers Respond To Teacher Bonus Lawsuit

News 9 Both Republican and Democratic lawmakers have voiced their concerns that OSDE is attempting to clawback these teacher bonuses. Now those lawmakers are trying to figure out if there's any solution to this issue.

Lawmakers Respond To Teacher Bonus Lawsuit

Lawmakers Respond To Teacher Bonus Lawsuit

News 9 Both Republican and Democratic lawmakers have voiced their concerns that OSDE is attempting to clawback these teacher bonuses. Now those lawmakers are trying to figure out if there's any solution to this issue.

Teacher Suing Department Of Education Over Request To Return Bonus

Teacher Suing Department Of Education Over Request To Return Bonus

Natalie Cruz Kharis Bojorques, a teacher and Osage County resident, filed the lawsuit after receiving a letter from the department saying she has to pay back her $50,000 sign-on bonus because she does not qualify.

Teacher Suing Department Of Education Over Request To Return Bonus

Teacher Suing Department Of Education Over Request To Return Bonus

Natalie Cruz Kharis Bojorques, a teacher and Osage County resident, filed the lawsuit after receiving a letter from the department saying she has to pay back her $50,000 sign-on bonus because she does not qualify.

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'That's A Lot Of Money:' Oklahoma Teachers Told To Pay Back Bonuses

'That's A Lot Of Money:' Oklahoma Teachers Told To Pay Back Bonuses

News 9 The State Department of Education is under fire after teachers who received sign-on bonuses were told they had to pay them back. According to an investigation first reported by Oklahoma Watch and State Impact Oklahoma, at least 9 teachers received a letter from OSDE demanding bonus money be paid back.

'That's A Lot Of Money:' Oklahoma Teachers Told To Pay Back Bonuses

'That's A Lot Of Money:' Oklahoma Teachers Told To Pay Back Bonuses

News 9 The State Department of Education is under fire after teachers who received sign-on bonuses were told they had to pay them back. According to an investigation first reported by Oklahoma Watch and State Impact Oklahoma, at least 9 teachers received a letter from OSDE demanding bonus money be paid back.

Oklahoma State Department Of Education Asks Some Teachers To Repay Bonuses, Upwards Of $50,000

Oklahoma State Department Of Education Asks Some Teachers To Repay Bonuses, Upwards Of $50,000

Jayden Brannon After vetting mistakes made by the state Department of Education, the Oklahoma Watch and State Impact Oklahoma found five teachers who weren't qualified received funds, and four more were overpaid.

Oklahoma State Department Of Education Asks Some Teachers To Repay Bonuses, Upwards Of $50,000

Oklahoma State Department Of Education Asks Some Teachers To Repay Bonuses, Upwards Of $50,000

Jayden Brannon After vetting mistakes made by the state Department of Education, the Oklahoma Watch and State Impact Oklahoma found five teachers who weren't qualified received funds, and four more were overpaid.

State Board of Education Suspends More Than A Dozen Teaching Certificates

State Board of Education Suspends More Than A Dozen Teaching Certificates

News 9 The Oklahoma State Board of Education had a packed agenda in Thursday's meeting. The board acted on several items, ranging from teacher certifications to gender rules.

State Board of Education Suspends More Than A Dozen Teaching Certificates

State Board of Education Suspends More Than A Dozen Teaching Certificates

News 9 The Oklahoma State Board of Education had a packed agenda in Thursday's meeting. The board acted on several items, ranging from teacher certifications to gender rules.

Oklahoma State Board Of Education Meeting To Discuss Teaching Certifications

Oklahoma State Board Of Education Meeting To Discuss Teaching Certifications

News 9 The State Board of Education met to discuss teaching certifications for 16 Oklahoma teachers.

Oklahoma State Board Of Education Meeting To Discuss Teaching Certifications

Oklahoma State Board Of Education Meeting To Discuss Teaching Certifications

News 9 The State Board of Education met to discuss teaching certifications for 16 Oklahoma teachers.

Walters Proposes 2 Rule Changes In Emergency Board Meeting

Walters Proposes 2 Rule Changes In Emergency Board Meeting

News 9 Walters proposed two rule changes in the emergency board meeting on Thursday. One requires teachers to comply with community standards which Walters says will stop what he calls the grooming of students.

Walters Proposes 2 Rule Changes In Emergency Board Meeting

Walters Proposes 2 Rule Changes In Emergency Board Meeting

News 9 Walters proposed two rule changes in the emergency board meeting on Thursday. One requires teachers to comply with community standards which Walters says will stop what he calls the grooming of students.

Bill Works To Replace Federal Funding With State Funding For Public Education

Bill Works To Replace Federal Funding With State Funding For Public Education

Haley Weger Senator Bullard is reintroducing a bill that would direct the State Department of Education to create a 10-year plan to phase out the acceptance and use of federal funds.

Bill Works To Replace Federal Funding With State Funding For Public Education

Bill Works To Replace Federal Funding With State Funding For Public Education

Haley Weger Senator Bullard is reintroducing a bill that would direct the State Department of Education to create a 10-year plan to phase out the acceptance and use of federal funds.

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Harvey Weinstein's 2020 Rape Conviction Overturned By New York Appeals Court

Harvey Weinstein's 2020 Rape Conviction Overturned By New York Appeals Court

CBS News The court found that the judge who presided over the disgraced movie mogul's case had made a mistake by allowing prosecutors to call witnesses whose accusations were not part of the charges against him, according to the 4-3 decision.

Harvey Weinstein's 2020 Rape Conviction Overturned By New York Appeals Court

Harvey Weinstein's 2020 Rape Conviction Overturned By New York Appeals Court

CBS News The court found that the judge who presided over the disgraced movie mogul's case had made a mistake by allowing prosecutors to call witnesses whose accusations were not part of the charges against him, according to the 4-3 decision.

Minor League Pickleball Competition To Be Held In Tulsa

Minor League Pickleball Competition To Be Held In Tulsa

News On 6 Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in America. Courts and clubs are popping up all over Tulsa. News On 6's Alyssa Miller was live to try it out and learn more about an upcoming tournament.

Minor League Pickleball Competition To Be Held In Tulsa

Minor League Pickleball Competition To Be Held In Tulsa

News On 6 Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in America. Courts and clubs are popping up all over Tulsa. News On 6's Alyssa Miller was live to try it out and learn more about an upcoming tournament.

Multi-Day Storm Chances Bring Severe Threats

Multi-Day Storm Chances Bring Severe Threats

News On 6 Oklahoma Weather Forecast: Bookmark this page and refresh it often for the latest forecast and daily updates.

Multi-Day Storm Chances Bring Severe Threats

Multi-Day Storm Chances Bring Severe Threats

News On 6 Oklahoma Weather Forecast: Bookmark this page and refresh it often for the latest forecast and daily updates.

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Harvey Weinstein's 2020 Rape Conviction Overturned By New York Appeals Court

Harvey Weinstein's 2020 Rape Conviction Overturned By New York Appeals Court

CBS News The court found that the judge who presided over the disgraced movie mogul's case had made a mistake by allowing prosecutors to call witnesses whose accusations were not part of the charges against him, according to the 4-3 decision.

Minor League Pickleball Competition To Be Held In Tulsa

Minor League Pickleball Competition To Be Held In Tulsa

News On 6 Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in America. Courts and clubs are popping up all over Tulsa. News On 6's Alyssa Miller was live to try it out and learn more about an upcoming tournament.

Multi-Day Storm Chances Bring Severe Threats

Multi-Day Storm Chances Bring Severe Threats

News On 6 Oklahoma Weather Forecast: Bookmark this page and refresh it often for the latest forecast and daily updates.

Thursday Mid-Morning Forecast With Alan Crone

Thursday Mid-Morning Forecast With Alan Crone

Alan Crone Meteorologist Alan Crone is in the Bob Mills Weather Center with your mid-morning forecast.

New Program At University Of Tulsa To Study Real Estate In Oklahoma

New Program At University Of Tulsa To Study Real Estate In Oklahoma

News On 6 The University of Tulsa is starting a new program within their College of Business that will study real estate in Oklahoma, and hopefully provide solutions to what can be a tough housing market.

Theatre Tulsa To Debut New Show Inspired By 'The Little Mermaid'

Theatre Tulsa To Debut New Show Inspired By 'The Little Mermaid'

News On 6 "Once On This Island" runs from April 26 through May 5. We were joined by the director of the show Obum Ukabam, along with actress Anna Joie, who plays one of the goddesses.

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