Rules confirm importance of teaching state standards

“The Oklahoma Education Association is pleased the State Board of Education affirmed in their emergency rule decision today the importance of teaching history, social studies, English language arts, biology or any other subject matter area consistent with the Oklahoma Academic Standards.

“We believe this should clear up some confusion and gives Oklahoma’s educators the confidence to continue teaching as they have been since the standards were adopted.

“We encourage the involvement of education professionals in the full rule-making process moving forward.

“We hope clarity on this topic will allow educators the time to focus on the needs of students as we all go back to school this fall.”