The Source Podcast: Oklahoma City schools fire 6 teachers who refused to wear masks

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Professional Oklahoma Educators general counsel Blake Sonne, who represents five of six Oklahoma City teachers who were fired for refusing to wear masks, speaks during a press conference Nov. 4 in Norman. Four of the teachers stand behind him, from left: Jason Widener, James Taylor, Grace Trick and Nelson Trick II.
Professional Oklahoma Educators general counsel Blake Sonne, who represents five of six Oklahoma City teachers who were fired for refusing to wear masks, speaks during a press conference Nov. 4 in Norman. Four of the teachers stand behind him, from left: Jason Widener, James Taylor, Grace Trick and Nelson Trick II.

Oklahoma City Public Schools fired six teachers who refused to wear masks, drawing additional legal claims against the school district and condemnation from Republican state leaders.

In an hours-long termination hearing Nov. 3, school administrators said the teachers' refusal to comply with a mask requirement put their students and colleagues at risk of COVID-19 exposure.

The Source cohost Nuria Martinez-Keel recounts the saga in this week's podcast episode.

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The Source is a podcast exploring current events in Oklahoma, as told by reporters and editors from The Oklahoman. Hosted by Nuria Martinez-Keel and Dale Denwalt.

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