Lenzy Krehbiel-Burton

1 week ago | tulsaworld.com | Lenzy Krehbiel-Burton

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3 weeks ago | tulsaworld.com | Lenzy Krehbiel-Burton

A proposed new policy to prevent a local nonprofit from ever again compensating Tulsa Public Schools employees or funding school initiatives without school board knowledge is temporarily on hold. The agenda for the TPS Board of Education’s April 8 meeting included language indicating that a proposed policy outlining the relationship between the school district and the Foundation for Tulsa Schools would be subject to a vote at the board’s next regular meeting.

2 months ago | tucson.com | Melissa Jacques |Lenzy Krehbiel-Burton

OKLAHOMA CITY — State Superintendent Ryan Walters announced at an Oklahoma State Board of Education meeting that public school districts will be required to incorporate the Bible in their curricula effective immediately. Citing a state statute that directs the Oklahoma State Board of Education to adopt academic standards that include the study of important historical documents, Walters made the announcement at the beginning of Thursday’s meeting.

2 months ago | tulsaworld.com | Lenzy Krehbiel-Burton

OKLAHOMA CITY — With half the membership on the State Board of Education replaced after the group's last meeting, new board appointees raised multiple questions Thursday about their responsibilities and scope of authority. The three new members — Tulsa businessman Chris VanDenhende, attorney Michael Tinney of Norman and Kingfisher County official Ryan Deatherage — were sworn into office just before the meeting began. Citing “political drama” and disappointing test scores from students, Gov.

2 months ago | tulsaworld.com | Lenzy Krehbiel-Burton

Citing parent feedback, Owasso Public Schools’ Board of Education voted Monday night to formally codify its book selection and review practices to include provisions specifically targeting graphic novels, books that are presented with illustrations throughout.