Murray Evans
@murrayevans.bsky.social
Sports journalist who occasionally dabbles in covering education and politics. Former athletic communications professional. Proud husband and father.
ICYMI: Tom Osborne was inducted into the Hall of Fame thanks to a push by state lawmakers, at the governor’s request, in the last legislative session to change state law so Osborne could be inducted while alive. From Juan Salinas II buff.ly/1fcY7Jm
Tom Osborne becomes the first living member of the Nebraska Hall of Fame • Nebraska Examiner
Husker legend Tom Osborne’s bust was unveiled as he was recognized as the first living member of the Nebraska Hall of Fame.
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WATCH: Hundreds of thousands of dollars in public subsidies goes to funding internet service to unlivable buildings on Alaska’s Adak Island. @kylehopkinsak.bsky.social knocked on every door and talked to every person he could find. Not a single person told him they used the service.
A Dr Pepper representative has signed a contract to renovate the Lindsey Street water tower based on the company’s iconic “Fansville” commercial campaign, pending city council approval, according to city staff.
Mike Tirico was updating NBC viewers about Bam Adebayo's progress as he closed in on 83 points. 🏀📺🎙️ #NBA #NBC
Awful Announcing@awfulannouncing.bsky.social · 7mo agoDuring the Celtics-Spurs broadcast, NBC went with a live look-in to the Miami Heat broadcast to see Bam Adebayo reach 83 points, the second-most in NBA history. 🏀🔥📺🎙️ #NBA #NBC
This order will affect, in one way or another, every public and private high school in Oklahoma that is a member of the OSSAA. #okpreps www.swoknews.com/news/private...
Private high schools win judgment against OSSAA
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — In a ruling that will affect high school athletic classification throughout the state, a judge has granted summary judgment to the plaintiffs in a lawsuit filed
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Drake Maye is first player to be sacked 5+ times in 4 straight playoff games
The Washington Post's depressing implosion continues... bit.ly/4qBEQIx
Washington Post pulls plug on Winter Olympics coverage two weeks before games
Two weeks before the Winter Olympics begin in Italy, the Washington Post has decided it wouldn't be there.
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One person who has benefited from AquaBounty coming to Pioneer, Ohio is the town’s mayor. His company bought land for $600K before the deal was publicly announced, then flipped that property to AquaBounty for ~$2.1M. (Published Feb.)
The One That Got Away: This Small Town Is Left in Limbo After Betting Big on GMO Salmon
AquaBounty GMO salmon was going to be the future of fish — and the future for one Ohio village that offered incentives to make a new facility happen. But years after breaking ground, there are no fanc...
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A story that includes a first-grade choir, a music teacher, a major university and the Christmas spirit #oklaed
'Priceless' gift makes holiday concerts special at this Oklahoma school
The University of Oklahoma's choral program has given nine risers to Bridge Creek Public Schools' elementary-music program.
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Poultry companies will be liable for millions in cleanup costs under the judge's order.
Judge holds poultry companies liable for Illinois River pollution
A judge overseeing a 20-year-old lawsuit has held major poultry corporations responsible for phosphorus pollution in the Illinois River watershed.
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This week's Oklahoma education notebook includes items on charter school applications, CareerTech enrollments, state Board of Education meeting dates, Mid-Del Schools and Oklahoma 529 #oklaed www.oklahoman.com/story/news/e...
OKC students now have 'clear and easy path' to apply to charter schools
Nonprofit Fuel OKC now is offering a free, streamlined application through which local families can apply to all 32 charter schools in Oklahoma City.
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How a small university is filling an educational void in a remote area of Oklahoma. #oklaed
CareerTech didn't exist in the Oklahoma Panhandle. That's changing.
A new program developed by Oklahoma Panhandle State University aims to fill the need for CareerTech-style programming in a remote area of the state.
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Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott previously gave $17 million each to Northern Oklahoma College and Northeastern State University. #oklaed
Third Oklahoma college receives multimillion gift from MacKenzie Scott
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott’s string of gifts to Oklahoma higher-education institutions has continued with an $8 million gift to a tribal college.
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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
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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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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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."
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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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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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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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It's official -- Oklahoma state schools Superintendent Ryan Walters has resigned. #oklaed
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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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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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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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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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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 okcfox.com/news/local/s...
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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