Murray Evans
@murrayevans.bsky.social
Education/political journalist who occasionally dabbles in sports writing. Former athletic communications professional. Proud husband and father.
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During the 5th Oklawn Cemetery excavation in the search for Tulsa Race Massacre victims, researchers have found 42 new graves not previously known. There have been 3 exhumations. go.tulsaworld.com/mikesimons #tulsa #TulsaRaceMassacre
October 24, 2025 at 10:54 PM
During the 5th Oklawn Cemetery excavation in the search for Tulsa Race Massacre victims, researchers have found 42 new graves not previously known. There have been 3 exhumations. go.tulsaworld.com/mikesimons #tulsa #TulsaRaceMassacre
This was a fun education story to report! #oklaed @nba.com @okcthunder.bsky.social @cityofokc.bsky.social
Oklahoma City students celebrate OKC Thunder win, season opener with special lunch party
When the OKC Thunder won its first NBA championship in June, school was out, so students in OKC are celebrating the win at the team's season opener.
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October 21, 2025 at 7:51 PM
This was a fun education story to report! #oklaed @nba.com @okcthunder.bsky.social @cityofokc.bsky.social
If you're an Oklahoman, here's your tax money at work. #oklaed
OSDE employees close to Ryan Walters left with thousands in extra pay, records show
Three prominent now-former employees of the Oklahoma State Department of Education received extra money in their paychecks in their final days.
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October 17, 2025 at 4:22 PM
If you're an Oklahoman, here's your tax money at work. #oklaed
Some breaking news on the Oklahoma Bible-teaching mandate #oklaed
OK Supreme Court gives new superintendent 2 weeks to decide on Ryan Walters' Bible mandate
The Supreme Court says Oklahoma's new state superintendent has two weeks to decide what to do with his predecessor's so-called "Bible mandate."
www.oklahoman.com
October 15, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Some breaking news on the Oklahoma Bible-teaching mandate #oklaed
This week's Education Notebook features items on Edmond Santa Fe HS, a new Mid-Del elementary school, Star Spencer HS, the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma City University. #oklaed
Santa Fe band headed to London; New school building in Mid-Del; Star Spencer project opens
London is a city steeped in history and tradition and Oklahoma high school marching bands are becoming a mainstay in one of its newer traditions.
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October 12, 2025 at 10:20 PM
This week's Education Notebook features items on Edmond Santa Fe HS, a new Mid-Del elementary school, Star Spencer HS, the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma City University. #oklaed
The tone of Fields' letter differed greatly from the tone used by former Superintendent Ryan Walters #oklaed
New superintendent Lindel Fields tells Oklahoma parents 'we must hold fast to kindness'
New state schools Superintendent Lindel Fields has sent an electronic letter to Oklahoma parents, one with a conciliatory and hopeful tone.
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October 6, 2025 at 9:15 PM
The tone of Fields' letter differed greatly from the tone used by former Superintendent Ryan Walters #oklaed
What does the CareerTech background of Oklahoma's new state superintendent mean? #oklaed
Lindel Fields spent decades in CareerTech. What that means for future of Oklahoma education
Proponents of Oklahoma CareerTech hope Gov. Kevin Stitt's appointment of a system veteran as state superintendent will bring positive attention.
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October 6, 2025 at 4:25 PM
What does the CareerTech background of Oklahoma's new state superintendent mean? #oklaed
It's official -- Oklahoma state schools Superintendent Ryan Walters has resigned. #oklaed
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September 30, 2025 at 10:50 PM
It's official -- Oklahoma state schools Superintendent Ryan Walters has resigned. #oklaed
As Oklahoma state Superintendent Ryan Walters exits his office, he again is facing an ethics complaint. #oklaed
Lawmaker files ethics complaint against Ryan Walters after he announces departure
A Democratic state lawmaker has filed a complaint with the Oklahoma Ethics Commission against state Superintendent Ryan Walters.
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September 30, 2025 at 3:02 PM
As Oklahoma state Superintendent Ryan Walters exits his office, he again is facing an ethics complaint. #oklaed
When Ryan Walters departs as Oklahoma state superintendent, do his various "mandates" go with him? #oklaed
What happens to Ryan Walters' Bible mandate, others when he leaves? What senator says
Mandates made by outgoing Oklahoma state Superintendent Ryan Walters effectively will disappear after he leaves office, a leading state senator says.
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September 30, 2025 at 3:00 PM
When Ryan Walters departs as Oklahoma state superintendent, do his various "mandates" go with him? #oklaed
This week's Education Notebook includes items about a new aviation lab at an OKCPS school, highly rated CareerTech centers, two education partners honored by OSSBA, a new RUSO regents and a new recognition for Northeastern State U. and UCO. #oklaed
Aviation lab launches at OKCPS, Oklahoma vocational schools make national list
A new aviation lab funded by money from a $955 million bond approved by voters in 2022 has opened at an Oklahoma City high school.
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September 28, 2025 at 5:01 PM
This week's Education Notebook includes items about a new aviation lab at an OKCPS school, highly rated CareerTech centers, two education partners honored by OSSBA, a new RUSO regents and a new recognition for Northeastern State U. and UCO. #oklaed
Where does Oklahoma education go from here as its post-Ryan Walters era looks set to begin #oklaed
After Ryan Walters steps down, how does Oklahoma's education system come back?
With news that Ryan Walters will resign, state leaders grapple with how to turn around a struggling schools system.
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September 26, 2025 at 12:51 PM
Where does Oklahoma education go from here as its post-Ryan Walters era looks set to begin #oklaed
Breaking news from Oklahoma! #oklaed
Ryan Walters resigning as Oklahoma state schools superintendent
Ryan Walters told Fox News host Trace Gallagher that he would be CEO of Teacher Freedom Alliance, an anti-union organization.
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September 25, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Breaking news from Oklahoma! #oklaed
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MEDIA BLITZ- FOX 25 obtained documents detailing more than 400 national media appearances for State Superintendent Ryan Walters in the span of two years. We found several instances where Walters booked at least six appearances in a single day. #oklaed #oklahoma
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September 24, 2025 at 2:28 AM
MEDIA BLITZ- FOX 25 obtained documents detailing more than 400 national media appearances for State Superintendent Ryan Walters in the span of two years. We found several instances where Walters booked at least six appearances in a single day. #oklaed #oklahoma
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No executive session, no public comment on the agenda for much-anticipated Oklahoma State Board of Education meeting #oklaed
OSBE won't consider disciplining teachers over Charlie Kirk comments, despite Ryan Walters' claims
State Superintendent Ryan Walters did not include an executive session on this month's agenda for the Oklahoma State Board of Education.
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September 24, 2025 at 5:49 PM
No executive session, no public comment on the agenda for much-anticipated Oklahoma State Board of Education meeting #oklaed
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Following a 5-hour executive session at Monday's special meeting, the #Edmond Public Schools Board of Education approved a resignation that has prompted questions and concerns from parents, teachers and staff at Will Rogers Elementary School.
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As EPS principal's resignation draws crowds, attorney decries 'corrupt administrators'
The August 2025 resignation of Anissa Angier-Dunn, an Edmond elementary school principal, sparked concerns and questions from parents.
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September 23, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Following a 5-hour executive session at Monday's special meeting, the #Edmond Public Schools Board of Education approved a resignation that has prompted questions and concerns from parents, teachers and staff at Will Rogers Elementary School.
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Oklahoma's Supreme Court has added two special justices to hear a case involving state schools Superintendent Ryan Walters. #oklaed
Two special justices will help decide case challenging Oklahoma social studies standards
Two judges from the Court of Civil Appeals will serve as special justices as the Supreme Court considers a lawsuit over new social studies standards.
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September 23, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Oklahoma's Supreme Court has added two special justices to hear a case involving state schools Superintendent Ryan Walters. #oklaed
The district's new assistant superintendent is with his third school district in as many states since May. #oklaed
Shawnee superintendent says district is 'fortunate' to land new deputy who received payout
Shawnee Superintendent Jason James is defending the hiring of an assistant administrator who took a six-figure settlement from a Missouri district.
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September 23, 2025 at 8:26 PM
The district's new assistant superintendent is with his third school district in as many states since May. #oklaed
What is the balance between free speech and safety on Oklahoma's higher-education campuses? #oklaed
After Charlie Kirk's killing, Oklahoma colleges grapple with free speech, safety
Free speech and campus safety should be able to co-exist at Oklahoma's colleges and universities, presidents and other administrators say.
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September 23, 2025 at 8:21 PM
What is the balance between free speech and safety on Oklahoma's higher-education campuses? #oklaed
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The OKC National Memorial and Museum announces the sudden passing of former U.S. Attorney Pat Ryan. During the Denver trials of the bombing suspects, Ryan "always wore his white cowboy hat to remind family, survivors, and first responders an Oklahoman was fighting for them."
Photo courtesy OKCNM
Photo courtesy OKCNM
September 19, 2025 at 7:53 PM
The OKC National Memorial and Museum announces the sudden passing of former U.S. Attorney Pat Ryan. During the Denver trials of the bombing suspects, Ryan "always wore his white cowboy hat to remind family, survivors, and first responders an Oklahoman was fighting for them."
Photo courtesy OKCNM
Photo courtesy OKCNM
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Training camp is right around the corner ⏳
Shaun Powell previews where all 30 teams stand as they wrap up the offseason and prepare for the season ahead.
📰: link.nba.com/30teamsprevi...
Shaun Powell previews where all 30 teams stand as they wrap up the offseason and prepare for the season ahead.
📰: link.nba.com/30teamsprevi...
September 18, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Training camp is right around the corner ⏳
Shaun Powell previews where all 30 teams stand as they wrap up the offseason and prepare for the season ahead.
📰: link.nba.com/30teamsprevi...
Shaun Powell previews where all 30 teams stand as they wrap up the offseason and prepare for the season ahead.
📰: link.nba.com/30teamsprevi...
Two of Oklahoma's top officials -- the governor and the attorney general who would be governor -- continue to argue about who gets to represent the state's interests in legal matters.
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Needless 'drama' and 'misguided leadership': The lawsuit Stitt and Drummond are feuding over
Political rivals Gov. Kevin Stitt and Attorney General Gentner Drummond have questioned each other’s ethics while squabbling over a lawsuit.
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September 18, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Two of Oklahoma's top officials -- the governor and the attorney general who would be governor -- continue to argue about who gets to represent the state's interests in legal matters.
www.oklahoman.com/story/news/p...
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Oklahoma County sheriff says state Board of Education members were telling the truth and that what happened in state Superintendent Ryan Walters' office was an "accident." #oklaed
No 'malicious intent' behind nude scenes shown on Ryan Walters' office TV, sheriff says
The Oklahoma County Sheriff held a press conference hours after prosecutors confirmed there would be no charges filed in the case.
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September 18, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Oklahoma County sheriff says state Board of Education members were telling the truth and that what happened in state Superintendent Ryan Walters' office was an "accident." #oklaed
Oklahoma state superintendent won't face criminal charges for what's become an infamous incident. #oklaed
DA won't file charges after investigation into nude women on Ryan Walters' office TV
The decision comes nearly two months after two members of the state Board of Education said they saw images of nude women on the TV during a board meeting.
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September 17, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Oklahoma state superintendent won't face criminal charges for what's become an infamous incident. #oklaed
After hours, Oklahoma state Superintendent Ryan Walters' office often doubles as a cable television studio. #oklaed
When Ryan Walters is in his office after hours, he's probably on national cable television
When state schools Superintendent Ryan Walters is in his taxpayer-provided office outside of regular working hours, a TV appearance usually ensues.
www.oklahoman.com
September 14, 2025 at 9:49 PM
After hours, Oklahoma state Superintendent Ryan Walters' office often doubles as a cable television studio. #oklaed