Oklahoma’s Education Department awarded teachers life-changing bonuses — and created a nightmare for some by demanding them back

StateImpact Oklahoma

English - January 25, 2024 10:00 - 4 minutes - 6.24 MB - ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
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The Department of Education overpaid at least $290,000 in teacher bonuses and is working to claw back the money mere months after it was distributed. Nine teachers have been issued demands for repayment, and five additional teachers are under review.