Lenzy Krehbiel-Burton

Dec 19, 2024 | tulsaworld.com | Lenzy Krehbiel-Burton

OKLAHOMA CITY — After more than an hour in executive session, the Oklahoma State Board of Education declined to take any action Thursday afternoon on four denied transfer appeals involving area school districts. Thursday’s agenda included appeals from students seeking transfers into Sand Springs, Jenks and Pryor. Three of the four appeals had previously come before the board. Two had been referred to a hearing officer, while a third was tabled in July.

Nov 19, 2024 | tulsaworld.com | Lenzy Krehbiel-Burton

A purchase order obtained by the Tulsa World indicates that the Oklahoma State Department of Education is buying Bibles endorsed by President-elect Donald Trump despite abruptly canceling a previous bid solicitation. Dated Nov. 14, the purchase order is a receipt for 532 “God Bless the USA” Bibles bought by the Oklahoma State Department of Education from a Nashville-based vendor for $24,540. That figure includes a $600 shipping fee.

Oct 7, 2024 | tulsaworld.com | Lenzy Krehbiel-Burton

The Oklahoma State Department of Education has officially put out a call for bids for the purchase of 55,000 Bibles for state classrooms. As listed on the OSDE website, the request for proposal is for 55,000 King James Bibles that must include the Pledge of Allegiance, the U.S. Constitution, the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights. The solicitation terms also stipulate that the Bibles not contain study guides, publisher narration or additional commentary.

Oct 6, 2024 | ourcommunitynow.com | Lenzy Krehbiel-Burton

Remembering through art: The Jewish Federation of Tulsa is now accepting entries for the 2024 Kristallnacht art contest. This year’s theme is “Critical Moments: the Path to the Holocaust.” Participation is open to all Oklahoma secondary students and entries must be received by the Jewish Federation of Tulsa by 5 p.m. on Nov. 1. Winners will be announced at the Kristallnacht Remembrance Event on Nov. 7 and all submissions will be displayed at the Sherwin Miller Museum of Jewish Art.

Oct 3, 2024 | tulsaworld.com | Lenzy Krehbiel-Burton

The Oklahoma State Department of Education has officially put out a call for bids for the purchase of 55,000 Bibles. As listed on the OSDE website, the request for proposal is for 55,000 King James Bibles that must include the Pledge of Allegiance, the U.S. Constitution, the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights. The solicitation terms also stipulate that the Bibles not contain study guides, publisher narration or additional commentary.