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"This is getting ridiculous": Governor Stitt calls out Superintendent Walters, says enough is enough

  • Governor Kevin Stitt replaced three appointees to the Oklahoma State Board of Education, citing that the board was creating "needless political drama" instead of focusing on academic results.
  • The board's changes come after disappointing National Assessment of Educational Progress scores showed Oklahoma in the bottom 10 in reading and math.
  • State Superintendent Ryan Walters criticized Stitt's decision, stating it "undermines Oklahoma kids and parents and an America First agenda."
  • Stitt appointed Ryan Deatherage, Michael Tinney, and Chris VanDenhende to replace Donald Burdick, Kendra Wesson, and Katie Quebedeaux.
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Stitt ousts 3 members of Oklahoma State Board of Education, criticizes board’s ‘political drama’

OKLAHOMA CITY — Gov. Kevin Stitt on Tuesday replaced three of his appointees to the Oklahoma State Board of Education, criticizing the state’s top school board for driving up “needless

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'Needless political drama': Stitt replaces three on state board of education

Gov. Kevin Stitt announced Feb. 11 he has replaced three members of the Oklahoma State Board of Education, pending confirmation from the State Senate.While multiple Republican lawmakers told 2 News the news was still fresh and did not want to publicly comment on the governor's announcement, Tulsa Democrat Rep. John Waldron said the writing was on the chalkboard. 'Needless political drama': Stitt replaces three on state board of education"There h…

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OK governor boots 3 members of state Board of Education citing 'political drama'

OKLAHOMA CITY — Gov. Kevin Stitt on Tuesday replaced three of his appointees to the Oklahoma State Board of Education, criticizing the state’s top school board for driving up “needless political drama” rather than academic results. The board shakeup follows “ongoing controversy at the Oklahoma State Department of Education and disappointing scores on the (biennial) National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP),” according to the governors’…

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Stitt replaces three state Board of Education members, drawing ire from Ryan Walters

Gov. Kevin Stitt removed three members of the state Board of Education on Tuesday and named three newcomers, citing controversy and low test scores.

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Stitt ousts 3 members of Oklahoma State Board of Education, criticizes board’s ‘political drama’ • Oklahoma Voice

The Oklahoma State Board of Education meets Jan. 28 at the state Department of Education headquarters in Oklahoma City. Gov. Kevin Stitt on Tuesday announced the replacement of three board members. (Photo by Nuria Martinez-Keel/Oklahoma Voice)OKLAHOMA CITY — Gov. Kevin Stitt on Tuesday replaced three of his appointees to the Oklahoma State Board of Education, criticizing the state’s top school board for driving up “needless political drama” rath…

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"Needless political drama": Gov. Stitt announces new nominations to OSBE

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Oklahoma Governor Stitt on Tuesday announced three new nominations to the Oklahoma State Board of Education (OSBE). The governor's office says the decision comes after the following: Ongoing controversy at the Oklahoma State Department of Education Disappointing scores on the annual National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) “Nothing is more important than ensuring Oklahoma kids have the best education possible,” …

·Oklahoma City, United States
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