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While they may never end up best friends, the tumultuous relationship between Oklahoma's top education officials has clearly improved.

OKLAHOMA CITY — After raising teacher salaries by the thousands last year, some state lawmakers say Oklahoma should pursue a second consecutive pay increase.

Pugh's bill is proposing a $1,500 to $3,000 pay boost for certified public school employees, most of whom are teachers.

Sen. Adam Pugh, R-Edmond, is proposing a $1,500 to $3,000 pay boost for certified public school employees, most of whom are teachers.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Mere weeks after tensions between them reached a fever pitch, the state’s top education official and the House’s leading lawmaker on school funding say they’re willing to

OKLAHOMA CITY — Mere weeks after tensions between them reached a fever pitch, the state’s top education official and the House’s leading lawmaker on school funding say they’re willing to

Rep. Mark McBride said communication with Walters improved ‘100%’ OKLAHOMA CITY — Mere weeks after tensions between them reached a fever pitch, the state’s top education official and the House’s leading lawmaker on school funding say they’re willing to work together on budget needs and academic outcomes in public schools.

Oklahomas state superintendent told the state House Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee his priorities are teacher recruitment, literacy and reducing administrative costs. #oklaed

The State Superintendent laid his FY25 budget request out on the table for state lawmakers on Wednesday.In the Appropriations and Budget Education Subcommittee,

After a contentious end to last year and having to be subpoenaed, State School Superintendent Ryan Walters announced the end of partnerships with three organizations at Wednesday's Budget & Appropriations hearing.