The first regularly scheduled meeting for the new Oklahoma State Board of Education is in the books.

The Ryan Walters-era unraveling continues and they approved the next budget.

The board is asking legislators for just over $4 billion for the 2027 fiscal year, which is $23 million more than they got last year. They say mainly due to the rising cost of teacher insurance.

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Highlights include nearly $12 million for literacy funding and more than $42 million for teacher retention and recruitment.

We have to have great teachers, said Superintendent Lindel Fields. Its no secret. Weve struggled to retain teachers.

The budget was top priority for Fields because it is typically due no later than October 1. Due to Ryan Walters resignation,

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