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Superintendent issues guidance on Bible in classrooms

Superintendent issues guidance on Bible in classrooms

State Superintendent Ryan Walters released Instructional Support Guidelines for Oklahoma Teachers, including historical context, literary significance, and the artistic and musical influence of the Bible. The guidance also includes provisions for every Oklahoma teacher to be provided a physical copy of the Bible, the United States Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, and the Ten Commandments as resources in every classroom in a school district. 08/01/2024 05:00 AM

Reactions are mixed for Superintendent’s guidelines for Bible usage in classrooms

Reactions are mixed for Superintendent’s guidelines for Bible usage in classrooms

Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters issued guidelines Wednesday for how teachers should include the Bible in public school curriculum that include requiring analysis of biblical stories and art. 08/01/2024 05:00 AM

Summer Learning Challenge continues through August 15

Summer Learning Challenge continues through August 15

As the Pioneer Library System enters the last weeks of the Summer Learning Challenge, enthusiasm and excitement among the staff and community are still going strong, according to a PLS spokesperson. 08/01/2024 05:00 AM

House Democrats advise schools to continue following the law on Bible usage in classrooms

House Democrats advise schools to continue following the law on Bible usage in classrooms

House Democrats advise Oklahoma school districts to continue following Oklahoma Statute that outline subject matter standards and reiterate that revisions are subject to legislative review before implementation as written in 70 O.S. § 11-103.6a-1 (OSCN 2024). This reminder comes after the State Superintendent sent out mandatory guidelines for Oklahoma public schools on Bible usage in classrooms. 08/01/2024 05:00 AM

Electrode Repairs is Newcastle Chamber of Commerce spotlight

Electrode Repairs is Newcastle Chamber of Commerce spotlight

Member Spotlight: Electrode Repairs Nicholas Jacob How many years have you been in business? 08/01/2024 05:00 AM

Victory Family Church readies its Back to School event

Victory Family Church readies its Back to School event

Victory Family Church will be serving Norman Public Schools and the surrounding communities at its annual Back to School Event! 08/01/2024 05:00 AM

Supporting a healthy return to school

Supporting a healthy return to school

As the new school year approaches, families are busy buying supplies and making last-minute summer memories. Healthy habits can sometimes get overlooked in the rush. Shape Your Future, a program of the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET), offers free resources to help teachers, parents and students maintain healthy lifestyles throughout the school year. 08/01/2024 05:00 AM

MATC grants provide skills training to VFDs

MATC grants provide skills training to VFDs

To enhance the capabilities of local rural volunteer fire departments, Mid-America Technology Center (MATC) provides a comprehensive skills training program funded by state grant money which is specifically intended for firefighter training. This initiative underscores the importance of equipping volunteer firefighters with the necessary skills and knowledge to respond effectively to emergencies, ultimately ensuring the safety and well-being of their communities. 08/01/2024 05:00 AM

Chamber members attend luncheon

Chamber members attend luncheon

Chamber members attend luncheon 08/01/2024 05:00 AM

Teacher, student communications to be on one App; will include parents

Teacher, student communications to be on one App; will include parents

An electronic and digital communication policy at Newcastle Public Schools is being studied and changed in order to comply with State law, to ensure the safety of teachers and students, and to include the students’ parents in any communication. 07/25/2024 05:00 AM

Morman hired as NMS assistant principal

Morman hired as NMS assistant principal

Larry Morman is now in his sixteenth year in education, but only his first at Newcastle Public Schools as an assistant principal at the middle school. 07/25/2024 05:00 AM

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