OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Adam Pugh, R-Edmond, announced Tuesday that he is hosting an art and writing contest for elementary students in Edmond Public Schools to help shine a light on the importance of early childhood literacy.

March 23, 2023 | 09:16am

Senate supports maternity leave for teachers and school employees

OKLAHOMA CITY – Another major education reform received approval in the Senate Wednesday. Sen. Adam Pugh’s Senate Bill 364 would provide teachers and school employees up to eight weeks of maternity leave following the birth of a child.

March 21, 2023 | 01:00pm

Teachers and other certified personnel to get up to $6,000 pay raise under plan approved by Senate

OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill to provide an across-the-board pay increase for Oklahoma’s teachers and certified school personnel received overwhelming support in the Senate Tuesday. Sen.

March 14, 2023 | 12:43pm

Pugh’s education reforms pass Senate overwhelmingly

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate overwhelmingly gave its bipartisan support Tuesday to the first round of major education reforms that will be moving through the process this session.

March 8, 2023 | 11:39am

Oklahoma Workforce Transformation Act approved by Senate

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Senate overwhelmingly supported legislation Tuesday to continue strengthening Oklahoma’s workforce. Senate Bill 621, by Sen.