On June 6, 2025, the HEROES Literacy Instructional Team hosted the Oklahoma Literacy Symposium at the Edmond Conference Center, welcoming 114 attendees, 12 exhibitors, and 18 speakers, including keynote Dr. Terrie Noland. The event marked the launch of the HEROES summer

🍎 Today we are starting the countdown to announcing our next Oklahoma State Teacher of the Year! Each weekday we will highlight one finalist as we lead up to the announcement on June 27th, 2025! First up is Stacey Barker from Merritt Public Schools. As a first grade teacher,

🍎 Today, we spotlight Melissa Evon from Elgin Public Schools. As a High School Family & Consumer Science teacher, Melissa strives to prepare her students for adulthood by teaching them life skills they will use forever. Please watch below: youtube.com/watch?v=EGaT5D…

🍎 The next teacher we want to highlight is Bruce Riggs of Claremore Public Schools. As a high school Biomedical Science teacher, Bruce's background and experience, coupled with his hands on approach, helps guide student success across a variety of career choices. Please watch

🍎 The next teacher we want to highlight is Paula Caudill of Collinsville Public Schools. With an incredible 31 years of service at Collinsville Public Schools, Paula has dedicated her career to inspiring students, supporting colleagues, and strengthening her community. Her

🍎 The next teacher we are honored to highlight is Melissa Lytle of Bixby North Intermediate School. Inspired at a young age to teach, Melissa's passion lies in Special Education. She advocates for her students to be involved in new opportunities both in the school and in the

Honored to join Second Lady Usha Vance and Linda McMahon at the White House this week for the historic launch of the White House Founders Room! In Oklahoma, we share this commitment to honoring our American History and the values that have made America exceptional! 🇺🇸 Donald J. Trump

🍎 The next teacher we are highlighting is Jennifer Meyer of Grove Elementary School. Jennifer's love of teaching shaped her life from an early age. As a 1st grade teacher at Grove Elementary, she brings a love of learning both to her students and her peers. She creates a fun,

🍎 The next teacher we want to highlight is Chrystal Reis of Choctaw-Nicoma Park Public Schools. As a fifth grade teacher, Chrystal has a passion for science and math and developing her students to have a fun, interactive, lasting education. Inspired to teach by her mother,

🍎 The next teacher we have the honor of highlighting is Shaunda Usry of Durant Public Schools. Having started in the medical field, Shaunda's children were her motivation to becoming a pre-K assistant - where she quickly fell in love with teaching. Her favorite aspect of

🍎 The next teacher we want to highlight is Lauren Draper of Tuttle Public Schools. Coming from a long line of educators in her family, Lauren is as committed as they come. Her passion and genuine care for her students is unmatched as she approaches each day with enthusiasm.

🍎 On Friday, we were thrilled to announce Melissa Evon of Elgin Public Schools as the 2025 Oklahoma State Teacher of the Year! Melissa was joined by nine other esteemed finalists and it was with great honor that the award went to Mrs. Evon. Every year, we honor the teachers who

Big win for Oklahoma families. After announcing the plan yesterday I went on air this morning to discuss my plan to require meals be paid for using existing taxes. There is no reason families should be stuck with any additional costs when it comes to keeping their child fed.

In a statement yesterday Supt. Walters was clear: parents will not be getting a third tax in the form of a cafeteria bill when they already pay at the local and federal level. Districts have the money and it’s time it gets spent on the children.

Oklahoma is now one of the first to partner with American Virtual Academy. We are leading the charge in school choice and will continue to advocate on behalf of parents and children.

We are partnering with the Leadership Institute, on its Annual School Governance Conference, providing free training for superintendents and school board members. This year’s training will give school leaders the tools to reject indoctrination agendas, improve test scores,

A total of just over $19 Million has been released back to the states. Supt. Walters thanks President Trump and his administration for ensuring Ed. dollars align with the American First Agenda. Promises Made, Promises Kept.

Under the direction of Supt. Walter other states have followed OSDE’s suit and implemented our education reform initiatives. It is a great time to be an Oklahoma parent.

Teachers shouldn’t be teaching to a test.

Under Superintendent Ryan Walters, there has been an increased level of accountability and enforcement in Oklahoma schools. Every parent deserves to know their child is safe and protected.