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More than 30 parents, teachers and faith leaders filed a lawsuit in the Oklahoma Supreme Court Thursday over State Superintendent Ryan Walters’ directive to require Bibles in every classroom and to use them as an instructional resource.
Beth Wallis
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StateImpact Oklahoma
Oklahoma higher ed workers navigate gaps in paid parental leave: lawmakers say it’s time to fix that
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