Franklin Wins State Superintendent Contest
Republican Robert Franklin came out on top against Democrat Jennettie Marshall to be the next State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Franklin received 66%… 0
Rural Schools Organization Names Lowe Legislator of the Year
Representative Dick Lowe has been named the Organization of Rural Oklahoma Schools’ 2026 Legislator of the Year for his advocacy for rural education…. 0
Oklahoma Lawmakers Form Bipartisan Reading Caucus
Oklahoma lawmakers have formed a bipartisan Reading Caucus to support early literacy efforts and track the results of recent changes to state reading… 0
Drummond Dismisses Court Action After Ben Gamla Application Fails
Attorney General Gentner Drummond has dismissed his court action against the Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board after Ben Gamla Jewish Charter School’s revised… 1
Lankford Seeks Student Aid Protections for Religious Studies Programs
U.S. Senator James Lankford is working with U.S. Senator Ted Cruz on legislation to exempt certain religious studies programs from federal earnings requirements… 0
West Leads Study on Improving Teacher Training
Oklahoma Representative Tammy West led an interim study examining whether teacher professional development is helping educators improve classroom instruction. Teachers and administrators told… 0
Study Looks at Alternatives to Long-Term Suspensions for Elementary Students
Oklahoma lawmakers are examining whether alternative education programs could provide another option for elementary students facing behavioral problems and long-term suspensions. Oklahoma Representative… 0
Three Oklahoma Universities Approved for Shorter Bachelor’s Degree Programs
Three Oklahoma public universities have been approved to offer bachelor’s degree programs requiring fewer credit hours than a traditional four-year degree. The Oklahoma… 0
Oklahoma Considered for Relocation of Valley Forge Military College
Oklahoma is among three states being considered as a potential new home for Valley Forge Military College, a two-year military college currently located… 0
Study Looks at Expanding Apprenticeships for Oklahoma Students
Oklahoma lawmakers are looking at ways to expand apprenticeship opportunities for high school students as the state works to address workforce shortages in… 0