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
Appeals Court Lifts Injunction Against HB 1775
Oklahoma can resume enforcing all of House Bill 1775 after a federal appeals court lifted an injunction blocking portions of the law. The… 0
Franklin Moves to General Election for State Superintendent
Republican voters chose Robert Franklin over James Taylor for the nomination in the State Superintendent of Public Instruction race. Franklin won 54.63% of… 0
Lashley Named CEO of Regional University System
The Regional University System of Oklahoma (RUSO) Board of Regents has selected Kent Lashley as its new chief executive officer. He will begin… 0
Oklahoma Awards $3.2 Million for After-School Learning Programs
The Oklahoma State Department of Education has awarded more than $3.2 million in grants to support after-school and other out-of-school learning programs across… 0