JUST IN- amid student led protests against ICE at various Oklahoma schools, OKC public schools says leaving campus without permission results in an unexcused absence, possible discipline, and may affect a student’s ability to ride the bus.

More fallout over 'drunk lawmakers' allegation- Day one of Oklahoma's legislative session, and the feud among some Senate republicans is only growing, with one lawmaker reportedly calling members of his own caucus "trans republicans" and "cowards." #OKleg

HOLDING BACK 3RD GRADERS- "If you don't provide the resources, you will not get the result." Oklahoma eyes a return to forced retention for kids who aren't reading at grade level. But some experts warn it could actually harm children, UNLESS #Oklahoma lawmakers get it right....

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Hope to see you next Thursday! #oklaed #oklahoma

"They're right." The Oklahoma State Chamber acknowledges all the educators who've been questioning why the chamber is speaking up NOW to support #oklaed while staying silent previously. "We should have been more engaged."

The spiked CECOT 60 Minutes segment ended up on YouTube, temporarily, after it was put on the Global TV App in Canada. You can still watch it in full here. archive.org/details/60mi...

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The Multi-County Grand Jury has indicted a former Tulsa pastor on one count of first-degree rape and one count of lewd or indecent acts to a child under 16. My office has no tolerance for child sex predators, especially those who exploit the faith of their victims. www.oklahoma.gov/oag/news/new...

WI$H LIST- a paper shredder, 💰thousands in gift cards , $200 ear buds, and kitchen appliances are on the "recovery" gift registry shared by former Oklahoma Senator Anastasia Pittman and current Rep. Ajay Pittman, who is under investigation for fraud. Background --> okcfox.com/news/local/i...

IS ADDING MORE SCHOOL DAYS THE ANSWER? "This is the only industry I have seen in my life where you have a labor shortage and you make the conditions worse," said Battiest Supt. Tommy Turner. okcfox.com/news/local/s...

ICYMI- (Those 5:02pm Friday press releases can be sneaky). The Dept. of Mental Health is seeking proposals from private operators to take over some services. They're seeking bids through Jan. 17th. #oklahoma oklahoma.gov/odmhsas/abou...

HAPPENING NOW- these middle schoolers from across #Oklahoma are working to pass their own legislation at the state capitol. My guy (in the photo) is hoping his bill makes it out of committee this morning! Thanks to YMCA for their Youth Government program. #okleg

It's refreshing (and rare) to get a press release that was noticeably not totally written by AI. 💫

AUDIT REVEALS Western Heights school district spent more than $1 million in legal fees in just three years. Money for lawyers that was meant for Oklahoma education. It's just 1 of 5 "significant problems" auditor Cindy Byrd outlines... #oklahoma #oklaed

❗️"I know for a fact we have communicated." OKDEMS chair Erin Brewer tells me they'll take legal action if needed to keep their primaries open to independent voters. The #oklahoma election board announced today 2026/27 primaries would be closed after neither party filed notice..

INBOX- INDEPENDENTS SHUT OUT OF PRIMARIES. Neither party in Oklahoma filed the paperwork to open up their primary elections next year. (Typically in OK, independents can vote in democratic primaries. republicans close theirs to party members.) The timing is ironic...

My greatest blessings on the planet. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. 🤎

🚨#OKLAHOMA SEEKS $5 MILLION+ from failed restaurant owners, claiming negligence caused a fire inside the Lookout Kitchen at Sequoyah State Park in Dec 2024 while they were uninsured. This photo from the scene was shared online by Spring Valley volunteer firefighters -🧵

LAWSUIT FILED- The State of #Oklahoma files suit against the company behind the now-closed Lookout Kitchen restaurants in state parks, seeking💰for breach of contract. (We are awaiting a copy of the full filing.) We previously uncovered repeated issues with the deal...🧵

Logging an interview, and I just cracked myself up. "Everybody that can afford to, sends their kids to private school for a reason down there (Mississippi.)" Me, a product of Mississippi public education with parents who could have sent me to private school.... #oklaed

A professor at the University of #Oklahoma, has been released from ICE custody after being detained on Saturday, posting- "It was a deeply distressing experience, especially seeing those without the support I had." okcfox.com/news/local/o...

❗️LAWMAKER RAISE UPDATE- One #oklahoma state rep is calling for the AG to get involved. Molly Jenkins (R) announced she will reject the increase if it goes through and donate it to a crisis pregnancy center. #okleg

HAPPENING NOW- the line is wrapped around the new Shake Shack in OKC. Anyone had it? Is it worth it?

👀Had to check for myself to see if this is really on the CDC website. It is. *Reminder (also from the CDC, for now) - Scientific studies and reviews continue to show no relationship between vaccines and autism. www.cdc.gov/vaccine-safe...

🚨LAWMAKER PAY RAISE- #Oklahoma legislators get a 56% pay increase- from $35,021 in 2019 to $54,900 in 2026, with leadership getting even more. *The 31,000+ state employees haven't seen a raise since 2019. Oklahoma Public Employees Association gave me this comment ⬇️

She used her gun to protect her own life, but then lost her job because of it. #oklahoma okcfox.com/news/local/7...

Good morning from the #Oklahoma Dept of Education. The last time I was here I was asking to see the superintendent’s cable tv box. 🫠 Let’s just say today’s interview was a bit different. #oklaed

💰SALARY SHAKEUP- #Oklahoma's next state superintendent will get a massive raise. At $250k a year, it'll become the highest paid statewide position. Great reporting here from Tres Savage/NonDoc --> nondoc.com/2025/11/12/a...

Get outside tonight! One more chance to get this view of the #Northernlights. Even in #OKC, you don’t have to drive far. #oklahoma

‼️ICYMI -Records reveal backdoor deals to put Trump Bibles in every #Oklahoma classroom, contradicting OSDE's prior claim that former Supt. Ryan Walters never knew about any vendors nor helped choose a finalist because "that would be a violation of state law." #oklaed okcfox.com/news/local/e...

👀 A REVEALING LOOK behind the recent push to put Trump Bibles in every Oklahoma classroom. Tuesday at 9pm! #oklahoma #oklaed #ryanwalters

INBOX- in an email to parents, Supt. Fields says there will not be any changes to end-of-year testing this year. He also provides an update on the new social studies standards. #oklaed #Oklahoma

"SOMETHING WE SHOULD NOT TOLERATE AS A COMMUNITY." Around 12,000 young children in Oklahoma are served by Head Start Programs. Here's a breakdown of which ones are threatened immediately by the shutdown, and which ones have some wiggle room to keep operating. #Oklahoma

ICYMI- Oklahoma’s former superintendent claimed a “record turnaround” for failing schools, but was it really? This raises more questions about any data or claims made by OSDE under Ryan Walters’ leadership. okcfox.com/news/local/f...

‼️TONIGHT- claims of misspent federal money, manipulated data, and harm to Oklahoma kids… just within ONE office of OSDE. Former support specialists- including a former Teacher of the Year- reveal what drove them away during Ryan Walters’ time as superintendent. #OKLAED

🚨JUST IN- SNAP benefits to be suspended starting Nov 1 due to #GovernmentShutdown. Oklahoma DHS encourages food stamp recipients to instead to turn to local community resources oklahoma.gov/okdhs/beanei...

💕An inspiring (and wet!) morning at this year’s ‘More Than Pink’ walk to fight breast cancer! The lightning and storms cut things short, but my girls and I were so proud to help raise money in honor of their “Mimi” and support all the efforts of Susan G. Komen.

A religious test? When contacting your elected representative? This email exchange led one Oklahoman to file a complaint. #oklaed genxpletives.substack.com/p/when-an-ok...

Been a minute since I got to cover OU- TX in person. Watching from the couch isn’t so bad either though. #BOOMER

WILL JOHN MATEER PLAY FOR OU TOMORROW? Colby says he's not a betting man, but as of this moment, he's leaning YES. #RedRiverRivalry #BOOMER

ACTION ITEMS FOR 32 TEACHERS are on the agenda for tomorrow's #Oklahoma Board of Education meeting. It's their first time to meet since Lindel Fields became superintendent. 32 is far more than on any other agenda in at last a year.🧵 #oklaed *agenda here- oklahoma.gov/content/dam/...

ICYMI- From heartbreaking💔- being told "complaints that come in about our special education students aren't priority..." To bizarre - "We stood there with our hands over our heart." More details emerge about the culture at OSDE under the former superintendent. (1/2) #oklahoma #oklaed

MORE GOVERNOR POWER? Gov. Stitt is using the Ryan Walters debacle and his appointment of interim state supe Lindel Fields as evidence OK law needs to change-allowing governors to appoint more statewide positions, instead of letting voters decide. But wait... 🧵

OSDE AUDIT- ‼️State Auditor Cindy Byrd tells me she only learned about this from the AG’s press release, calling it “peculiar.” 🧵 #Oklahoma okcfox.com/news/local/d...

THIS. WILL. KEEP. HAPPENING. all over. It's only just begun- Paycom laying off over 500 Oklahoma workers amid AI-driven tech workforce reconstruction. #ai #paycom #layoffs #oklahoma okcfox.com/news/local/p...

CURRENT MOOD👇Still processing everything I just learned from records and former employees detailing what went on behind the scenes at the #Oklahoma State Dept of Education under #RyanWalters.🤯 No, this story isn't over yet. Lots to share in the coming days -impacting your💰and your children. #oklaed

📪INBOX- Oklahoma Superintendent Ryan Walters closes out an email just sent to parents about his departure and what he considers his successes with this- “This chapter may be closing, but our fight for strong schools and strong families is far from over.” #oklaed

🍌This ad before coffee👀 McCall’s new ad for #oklahoma gov says “That’s why we outlawed sex change surgeries for minors and banned boys from girls’ sports… I have a simple message for any lunatic pushing sex change for kids—you first.” ‼️Oklahomans, election season is here.

Local businesses are ready to cash in (and donate to #oklaed) following @RyanWalters_’s resignation announcement. If you see any I’ve missed, send them my way and I’ll add them to this 🧵 #oklahoma