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Summer Boismier's Norman High School English classroom. Boismier hung paper over her book shelves that said, "Books the state doesn't want you to read."

‘From the classroom to the courtroom’: Former Norman teacher’s battle over banned books isn’t over

Thursday, two years after former Norman High School English teacher Summer Boismier shared a QR code with students to the Brooklyn Public Library’s website, the State Board of Education revoked her teaching certificate.

Walkouts And Teacher Pay: How Did We Get Here?

School funding is down in many states, and U.S. teachers earned less last year, on average, than they did back in 1990.

Markwayne Mullin confirmed as the next secretary of Homeland Security

The Oklahoma Republican comes to the helm in the midst of a shutdown that has left some 100,000 of the department's more than a quarter-million employees working without pay.

Trump fires Kristi Noem as DHS chief, names Sen. Markwayne Mullin to replace her

President Trump has fired his homeland security secretary, Kristi Noem, and said Markwayne Mullin, a senator from Oklahoma, would replace her.

Director Lee Isaac Chung shares the inspirations behind 'Twisters'

Director Lee Isaac Chung talks to NPR's Scott Detrow about his latest film, Twisters. He shot it on location in Oklahoma, using local extras on set who know what it’s like to face a tornado.

Here's what can be gained when students with disabilities are included in classrooms

Students with certain disabilities are often excluded from general education classrooms. Two children with Down syndrome show what can be gained from more inclusion.

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On the Scene: Macro photographer Clarence Long III looks closely at imagination

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On the Scene: Songwriter Cobey Brown heralds a new era of art-rock with new band

On the Scene w/Brett Fieldcamp, March 12, 2026

On the Scene: Colin Nance explores a slew of sonic sandboxes and musical masks

On the Scene w/Brett Fieldcamp, April 30, 2026

On the Scene: Santiago Ramones lives at the intersection of music, conversation, and storytelling

On the Scene w/Brett Fieldcamp, Aug. 13, 2026

Capitol Insider: State Capitol Restoration Nearing Completion

The restoration team completed exterior work on the Oklahoma State Capitol in March, and now the Capitol Restoration Project is heading into its final…

During Ketchup and Pickles time—where students get to catch up on work or pick from a pre-approved list of activities, like reading—Kellen and other students get help from Mr. Frederick on their work. Kellen's "Ketchup" was a math worksheet.

Students with disabilities are spending more time in general education. Are teachers being prepared?

University teacher prep programs are changing to meet the expectations of more inclusive classrooms.

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