2+ day, 10+ hour ago   (184+ words) The Dollar General Literacy Foundation has awarded more than $95,000 in youth literacy grants to 21 Oklahoma schools, libraries and nonprofit organizations. The grants are part of more than $4.1 million awarded nationwide to support literacy programs for K-12 students. Recipients can use the…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (1681+ words) Gov. Kevin Stitt’s decree ending faculty tenure is already costing regional universities top-choice hires and other applicants, making it harder for schools in remote locations to attract academic talent. State and local leaders grappling with the issue said they hope…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (352+ words) Democratic candidate Jennettie Marshall is preparing for the November election for Oklahoma state superintendent, saying she wants to restore leadership and accountability to the state’s education system. Marshall, a former Tulsa Public Schools board member and Department of Corrections employee,…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago   (145+ words) Oklahoma City Public Schools is making adjustments to make sure students stay safe while also allowing them to go outside and be active. “With the addition of the recess time that was added, a lot of our schools have opted…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago   (939+ words) In 2023, Oklahoma lawmakers created a way to offer families refundable tax credits to help pay for private school through the state’s Parental Choice Tax Credit Program. According to the Oklahoma Tax Commission, 39,637 applicants were approved for the Parental Choice Tax…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (123+ words) The Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Office is offering free highway safety courses to help young drivers sharpen skills to save their lives. The Sheriff’s Office recently hosted its free highway safety driving course, giving teens hands-on training to help avoid serious…...