1+ day, 20+ hour ago   (617+ words) The 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday upheld an Oklahoma curriculum restriction law, saying that nothing in the language prohibits educators from discussing race-related, sexist or oppressive concepts "in the abstract or in connection with historical or popular figures." 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,…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (642+ words) College affordability is back in the spotlight after University of Tulsa leaders announced plans to cut tuition in half for the next school year, with tuition expected to be $25,000 starting in 2027. For many Oklahoma families, however, paying for college can…...

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, 5+ day ago   (1070+ words) A federal court heard oral arguments on Aug. 5 about whether an Oklahoma law banning religious charter schools violates the First Amendment’s protection of the free exercise of religion. Oklahoma established a charter school system in 1999, which provides public funds for…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago   (1377+ words) Oklahoma’s Statewide Charter School Board wants to approve religious charter schools, but a ruling from the Oklahoma Supreme Court and efforts by the state attorney general prevent it from doing so. A federal court heard oral arguments on Aug. 5 about…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (1149+ words) Oklahoma voters will decide Aug. 25 whether to allow the state to opt out of paying for one of its longest-running economic development programs — and school leaders in some of the state’s fastest-growing local economies say the change could end up…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (141+ words) The leading candidates discuss literacy, classroom curriculum and the role of religion in Oklahoma public schools. How can Oklahoma improve literacy? What role should religion play in the classroom? Those are two questions likely to be on voters’ minds as…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (722+ words) Sen. Ally Seifried outlines new laws focused on technology in classrooms, learning time, and teacher shortages. Several new education laws are set to take effect July 1, targeting everything from artificial intelligence in classrooms to statewide testing and teacher shortages. State…...