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Oklahoma board grants 56 waivers amid school librarian shortage

Original: With school librarians in short supply, Oklahoma education board begrudgingly grants 56 waivers

The Oklahoma State Board of Education has approved 56 waivers allowing schools to operate without certified librarians, as districts across the state struggle to fill those positions. The board granted the exemptions reluctantly, underscoring a broader staffing shortage in Oklahoma schools and raising concerns about students' access to library services and trained media specialists.

Why now: The librarian shortage and the board's reluctant waivers highlight growing education staffing problems in Oklahoma.

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