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New Accreditation Rule Downgrades Dozens of Oklahoma Districts for Academics

OKLAHOMA CITY — Fifty-nine school districts, including the three largest in the state, have had their accreditation status downgraded over poor reading and math test scores. The Oklahoma State Board of Education voted Thursday to designate the districts as “accredited with warning” along with eight others that had non-academic deficiencies. Accredited with warning is defined […]

Oklahoma · 14d

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Oklahoma Lieutenant Governor candidate T.W. Shannon backs school choice

T.W. Shannon backs school choice in Oklahoma lieutenant governor race. T.W. Shannon, the Republican nominee running for the office of Oklahoma lieutenant governor, is voicing his support for school choice ahead of the November election. Shannon, the former Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives, shared an article on social...

Oklahoma · 12d

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Oklahoma charter board votes to appeal a court order it asked for and won

With a new, legally binding attorney general’s opinion preventing a third vote on the fate of a twice-failed application for state sanctioning for Ben Gamla Jewish Charter School, the Statewide Charter School Board took the only action remaining on its special meeting agenda Friday. The board voted 7-0 to...

Oklahoma · 13d

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OSDE proposes $123 million boost to education funds

The Oklahoma State Department of Education proposed a $123 million funding increase for the 2028 fiscal year to cover rising insurance costs and implement new literacy training mandates.

Oklahoma · 12d

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Oklahoma high school cross country takeaways from 2026 OSSAA Class 4A-A state races

MIDWEST CITY — Friends and family pulled out their phones as the Bridge Creek boys cross country team prepared for one final lap. This one wouldn’t count toward the standings. It was a victory lap. With a new trophy in hand, the Bobcats circled the track at Tex Rollins Field together after winning the program’s first state championship Saturday. Bridge Creek finished with 90 points in the Class 4A state meet at Carl Albert High School , capping a steady climb to the top in just seven years. “This is a culmination of everybody’s work,” Bobcats coach Nick Abbott said. “These kids have put in close to 600 miles since the training started this summer. This program just started seven years ago, and in that time, we’ve gone from 12th to eighth to fourth to third to now state champs. They did what it takes to win. They did everything. All the small things.” More: Oklahoma high school cross country 2026 Classes 4A, 3A, 2A, A state meet results Bridge Creek boys won the program’s first Class 4A Cross Country state championship on Saturday, finishing in first place with 90 points. The Bobcats’ girls team finished as runner ups in

Oklahoma · 13d

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Oklahoma AG opinion prevents extra vote on Jewish charter school

OKLAHOMA CITY — An attorney general opinion has blocked the Statewide Charter School Board from taking an uncommon extra vote on a Jewish charter school. Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the legally binding opinion Thursday, stating a third vote on the school’s charter application would be illegal. He said state law allows the board to […]

Oklahoma · 15d

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Crutcho Elementary reports Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak

OKLAHOMA CITY - Four students at Crutcho Elementary School have contracted Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease, according to a district announcement on social media. HFMD is a highly contagious infection common in infants and children under five. It causes potentially painful mouth sores and a painless rash on the hands, feet or buttocks.

Oklahoma City, OK · 15d

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Public schools challenges and education reform | Your Vote Counts

Sen. Aaron Reinhardt and Rep. Suzanne Schreiber join Oklahoma’s Own Political Analyst Scott Mitchell to discuss challenges facing public schools and priorities for education reform. Copy. Link copied. Email. Griffin Media political analyst Scott Mitchell and Washington Correspondent Alex Cameron break down the Trump administration’s handling of the Russia-Ukraine...

Oklahoma · 13d

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Three Eastern Oklahoma State College Employees Honored at Statewide OACC Conference

Three Eastern Oklahoma State College employees were recognized for their outstanding dedication, service and contributions to higher education at the 2026 Oklahoma Association of Community Colleges Conference. Colby Carpenter, Dr. Carter Mattson and Dayna Bills were honored in three distinguished award categories, recognizing their commitment to student success and the...

Oklahoma · 12d

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Oklahoma Hits Dozens of Districts With Academic Warning, Epic Scored Just 23 of 100

Oklahoma's three largest school districts — Oklahoma City Public Schools, Tulsa Public Schools and Epic Charter Schools — are facing accreditation warnings this week under a new state rule that ties test scores directly to a district's standing for the first time. The warnings stem from a review of academic performance that state officials say is now baked into the annual accreditation process, a shift from the compliance-only system Oklahoma has used for years.

Oklahoma · 16d

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Watch: Bluejays return to Jelsma Stadium looking for third straight win against Noble

The Guthrie Bluejays return to Jelsma Stadium Friday night looking to extend their winning streak and strengthen their position in the Class 5A District 1 playoff race when they host the Noble Bears. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. Guthrie (4-3 overall, 2-1 district) enters the matchup riding a two-game...

Guthrie, OK · 15d

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OSDE proposes $123 million boost to education funds

The Oklahoma State Department of Education proposed a $123 million funding increase for the 2028 fiscal year to cover rising insurance costs and implement new literacy training mandates.

Oklahoma · 12d

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Oklahoma High School Football: Friday Night Live Week 9 scoreboard

Sports Director Cayden McFarland and Dan Lindblad have Oklahoma high school football scores and highlights on 2 News Oklahoma at 10 p.m.

Tulsa, OK · 15d

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President Jim Hess' vision for OSU

From walking through the campus of Oklahoma State University as a student, to learning from former presidents of what a president is truly meant to do; in an interview with The O'Colly, President Jim Hess shared all that has propelled the vision he holds for OSU. Sitting on the grey...

Stillwater, OK · 15d

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Stillwater Cruises Past Muskogee With 45-Point First Half: Oklahoma High School Football

Pioneers go on to a decisive 59-6 win and claim first place at the moment in District 6AII-2

Muskogee, OK · 16d

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Oklahoma leaders, Norman Public Schools on State Question 847

On the ballot Nov. 3 is State Question 847, which would lower Oklahoma’s assessment caps for property taxes, potentially lowering revenue for Norman, its public schools and public safety services. If passed, SQ 847 would take effect in 2027. Assessment caps, which were introduced to Oklahoma in 1996, limit...

Norman, OK · 15d

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Education Watch: Education Department Recommends Warning Status for 67 Districts

This article was originally delivered to subscribers of our Education Watch newsletter. Sign up now to receive Education Watch directly in your inbox. With test scores factoring into accreditation decisions for the first time, some of the state’s largest school districts face a warning. The Board of Education will...

Oklahoma · 16d

Oklahoma Voice

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Oklahoma State Department of Education requests $4.4 billion budget

OKLAHOMA CITY — A new literacy law and rising insurance costs drove a request for $123.3 million in additional funding for the Oklahoma State Department of Education. The agency is asking the Oklahoma Legislature for a total of $4.4 billion in the 2028 fiscal year, a 2.88% increase, but the budget proposal could change. The […]

Oklahoma · 16d

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All Night Pomp | OSU Homecoming '26

All Night Pomp is a night where fraternities and sororities put the finishing touches on their hard work. The Daily O's Regan Lea and Addison McBride went out to see what makes All Night Pomp so special. Follow The Daily O’Collegian on other socials! ⬇️

Oklahoma City, OK · 15d

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Lindel Fields inherited an Oklahoma education agency in turmoil. He wanted to make it boring again.

When Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt appointed Lindel Fields as the new state schools superintendent a year ago, he gave one instruction: Take the politics out of education and get back to common sense. A 30-year veteran of Oklahoma schools who had most recently served as superintendent of Tri County Tech...

Oklahoma · 18d

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