A proposal for new state academic standards could explicitly include biological evolution for the first time in Oklahoma.

The Oklahoma State Board of Education approved new academic standards for science and fine arts on Thursday. The academic standards must come before the Legislature and the governor before implementation next school year.

A proposal for new state academic standards could explicitly include biological evolution for the first time in Oklahoma.
The Oklahoma State Board of Education approved new academic standards for science and fine arts on Thursday. The academic standards must come before the Legislature and the governor before implementation next school year.

News Briefs from The Oklahoman - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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Oklahoma City-Oklahoma school standards could add biological evolution, expand on climate change

Oklahoma school standards could add biological evolution, expand on climate change

Columnist Berry Tramel notes that Bob Bowlsby keeps using the word “betrayal” when discussing the announced departure of OU and Texas to the Southeastern Conference. Betrayal is a powerful word. But you certainly can understand the Big 12 commissioner’s reason for using it. Same as you can understand why the Sooners and Longhorns are leaving. 

Columnist Berry Tramel notes that Bob Bowlsby keeps using the word &ldquo;betrayal&rdquo; when discussing the announced departure of OU and Texas to the Southeastern Conference. Betrayal is a powerful word. But you certainly can understand the Big 12 commissioner&rsquo;s reason for using it. Same as you can understand why the Sooners and Longhorns are leaving.&nbsp;

Tramel's ScissorTales: Bob Bowlsby still says 'betrayal' about OU & Texas move to the SEC

The Oklahoma high school cross country state championship races are set for Saturday at Edmond Santa Fe High School. The Class 6A girls race will begin at 8:30 a.m. The other races will follow throughout the day. The 4A boys run will be the last and is scheduled to begin at 2:55 p.m. We'll have full coverage at Oklahoman.com. 

The Oklahoma high school cross country state championship races are set for Saturday at Edmond Santa Fe High School. The Class 6A girls race will begin at 8:30 a.m. The other races will follow throughout the day. The 4A boys run will be the last and is scheduled to begin at 2:55 p.m. We'll have full coverage at Oklahoman.com.

Storylines, runners to watch at the Oklahoma high school cross country state races

It's hard to imagine a more ideal spot to make a tornado movie than central Oklahoma. But the independent film "13 Minutes" wants to talk about more than just the weather. The twister drama spins through a veritable tsunami of hot-button social issues in the build-up to the rampaging storm. 

It's hard to imagine a more ideal spot to make a tornado movie than central Oklahoma. But the independent film "13 Minutes" wants to talk about more than just the weather. The twister drama spins through a veritable tsunami of hot-button social issues in the build-up to the rampaging storm.

Oklahoma school standards could add biological evolution, expand on climate change

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