The National Johnson-O’Malley Association (NJOMA) has honored Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-02) with its Congressional Leadership Honors Award. Mullin, a member of the Cherokee Nation, was recognized for his commitment to Native American students and for advancing the education priorities of native communities. “As one of two Native Americans currently serving in Congress, I know that native communities have unique educational needs and challenges. It has been one of my top priorities to make... Read more

A new education law will restore control of Oklahoma’s education system to the state government, local school boards, and parents. The Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA) was signed into law on Thursday after passing both the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate with overwhelming support. Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-02) worked to make sure Oklahoma’s education priorities were included in the final bill. “The federal government has been a burden on our teachers and in our clas... Read more

Sometimes it is hard to see a direct connection between what is happening in Washington, D.C. and our everyday lives here in Oklahoma. Over the past several weeks, I have been working on legislation that will impact us all in tangible ways. I want to highlight four bills that the House voted on this week that will have direct, positive impacts for Oklahomans. They are: Funding for our federal highway system (the FAST Act of 2015) Repealing No Child Left Behind (the Every Student Succeeds Act) Ma... Read more

Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-02) on Wednesday voted to restore control of Oklahoma’s education system to the state government, local school boards, and parents. The U.S. House of Representatives approved the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), a bill developed by a bipartisan House-Senate Committee to replace the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, by a vote of 359-64. The ESSA peels back the federal control associated with No Child Left Behind by prohibiting the federal government from coercin... Read more

Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-02) announced the winning essays in the 2015 Second District Constitution Essay Forum. “We appreciate all of the students who took the time to study our U.S. Constitution in more depth and formulate thoughtful responses to the essay questions.” Mullin said. “We are also grateful to our judges for their time and talents in evaluating the essay submissions.” Middle School Winners: First Place: Sydnee Martin, Bluejacket Public Schools Second Place: Michele Oswald, C... Read more

Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-02) reminded any student interested in participating in the 2015 Second District Constitution Essay Forum about the upcoming due date for entries. The essay forum is open to all middle school (6th – 8th grade) and high school (9th – 12th grade) students from the Second District. Public, private and homeschool students are invited to submit an essay answering this year’s forum question. All entries are due to Mullin’s Muskogee office by 4:30 p.m. on Sept. 18, 2015... Read more

Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-02) today announced the third annual essay forum focusing on the importance of our U.S. Constitution. “I look forward to reading the thoughtful and well-written responses from the students in the Second District,” Mullin said, adding that information on the essay forum has been mailed to schools throughout the district. Rules, forum questions and entry forms are also available on his website: www.mullin.house.gov. “I hope everyone will take time to read and learn... Read more

Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-02) voted to support fair funding for Oklahoma schools and reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) on Wednesday. The Student Success Act (H.R. 5), a bill that reauthorizes ESEA and repeals the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 218-213. “We have seen that a one-size-fits-all approach to education does not work. Our families and educators know what is best for our children—not Washi... Read more

Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-02) announced the winners of the 2015 Congressional Art Contest at an awards ceremony held Monday in Muskogee. Brooke Hunter, a senior at Tahlequah High School won Best in Show at the Monday ceremony held at Northeastern State University’s Muskogee campus. Hunter submitted a pastel, “Spring.” Second Best in Show was awarded to Carissa McGaha, a 10th grader at Haworth Public Schools for her acrylic painting, “Heartland.” Third Best in Show was awarded to Scottie K... Read more