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Controversial Oklahoma Academic Standards head to legislators

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OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - On Thursday, the State Board of Education approved the academic standards for the next six years. It is now heading to the legislators. "Can we get some more time to look this over?" Asked new Governor Stitt appointed board member, Ryan Deatherage. He was the lone no vote as the approval ended 5-1. The social studies standards have faced much controversy over the last 10 months. During Thursday's board meeting, a presentat…

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Controversial Oklahoma Academic Standards head to legislators

3 days ago·Oklahoma City, United States

Oklahoma education officials pass pro-Bible social studies standards

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma’s top school board has advanced new academic standards that would require public schools to teach about the Bible and American patriotism.

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Oklahoma Watch

Board of Education Approves Controversial Social Studies Standards - Oklahoma Watch

The Board of Education on Thursday advanced new academic standards for social studies that would require public schools to teach the Bible. Academic standards outline what students are expected to learn in each grade and subject, but they don’t dictate how teachers teach or mandate any specific curriculum. In Oklahoma, they are revisited on a six-year cycle that aligns with textbook adoption. The Legislature must approve the final version. Super…

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The Daily Sentinel

Nacogdoches ISD adopts Bible-infused curriculum

Nacogdoches ISD approved the use of a controversial new state curriculum that has been criticized by civil rights organizations for its references to Christianity and biblical teachings.

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