Ryan Walters

KGOU managing editor Logan Layden leads a discussion about education policy and issues in Oklahoma from Kamp’s 1910 Cafe in Oklahoma City with a panel of education journalists: StateImpact Oklahoma’s Beth Wallis, Oklahoma Watch’s Jennifer Palmer, and NonDoc Media’s Bennett Brinkman. The discussion took place Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025.

State Superintendent Ryan Walters is continuing his efforts to align Oklahoma’s education policies with those of the incoming Trump Administration.

A memo sent to superintendents across Oklahoma Thursday says the state department will work hand in hand with the Trump Administration to transition to block grants.

Superintendent Ryan Walters announced Wednesday the State Department of Education is likely ending long-standing relationships with major statewide education organizations.

Oklahoma State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters testified Tuesday at a U.S. House Subcommittee Hearing about the influence of the Chinese government in American schools.

Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters is on the hook for nearly $8,000 in fees related to 14 late campaign reports, and Democratic lawmakers are leading a charge to impeach him.

Tulsa’s city leaders are concerned about the situation between Tulsa Public Schools and Oklahoma Superintendent Ryan Walters.

The role of religion in schools took center stage at Thursday’s State Board of Education meeting.

Three former Oklahoma State Department of Education employees are taking legal action over their terminations from the agency.

State Superintendent Ryan Walters is again taking aim at teachers’ unions, this time with the announcement of an Oklahoma State Department of Education public awareness campaign he says highlights teacher unions’ positions on issues.