Murray Evans, The Oklahoman

11 Articles

UCO advances bid to become state’s third research university

The University of Central Oklahoma is adding what will be the Edmond school’s second doctoral degree program, this…

Ryan Walters threatens Oklahoma teacher licenses over Charlie Kirk comments

State schools Superintendent Ryan Walters is threatening to revoke the teaching licenses of any Oklahoma public school teacher…

Oklahoma lawmakers didn’t fund an online platform for AP classes beyond this year. Here’s why

Despite fears over the future of a popular online platform that provides dozens of Oklahoma school districts with…

Catholic church in Oklahoma plans to open an online school, months after SCOTUS ruling

After their attempt to create what would have been the nation’s first religious charter school was ended by…

Two Oklahoma agencies mismanaged $85 million in federal pandemic funding, auditor says

State Auditor and Inspector Cindy Byrd has hammered two large state government agencies she said combined to mismanage…

First Democrat enters race to become Oklahoma’s next state superintendent

The race to become Oklahoma’s next state schools superintendent now includes two former Tulsa Public Schools board members.Jennettie…

New details emerge about Ryan Walters’ ‘woke’ test for teachers from California, New York

Oklahoma's so-called "woke" test for teachers from left-leaning states has dozens of multiple-choice questions developed by politically conservative…

4 more candidates join 2026 races for statewide offices in Oklahoma

A current state lawmaker known for his criticism of the Oklahoma Department of Corrections and a former Tulsa…

Moore superintendent defends Oklahoma education system after No. 50 ranking in survey

The superintendent of one of Oklahoma’s largest school districts has given an emphatic defense of the state’s education…

Memorial service set for former Oklahoma Gov. George Nigh, while flags fly at half-staff.

A memorial service for former Oklahoma Gov. George Nigh has been scheduled.The service will be held at 11…

New Oklahoma State University scholarship program funded with $12 million in alumni gifts

Oklahoma State University has started a scholarship program it says will provide renewable, four-year support to incoming freshmen…