January 24 2024- The Tulsa school board proceeded to appoint Ebony Johnson as superintendent on Monday, despite objections and threats of a takeover from State Superintendent Ryan Walters, who advocated for a nationwide search for other candidates. Following a 90-minute executive session, the board voted 4-2 with one abstention to name Johnson superintendent until June 30, 2026. This decision makes Johnson the first Black woman to hold the position permanently in Tulsa Public Schools. In response to the appointment, Johnson expressed humility, gratitude, and honor, acknowledging the superintendents who came before
Tulsa school board removes ‘interim’ from Ebony Johnson’s title, makes her permanent superintendent
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