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Oklahoma’s 10 Best Public Elementary Schools According To The 2027 U.S. News Rankings

The 2027 U.S. News school rankings didn’t just reward high test scores. They checked how students performed compared to what experts expected, based on the kids’ backgrounds. I love that twist. It means a school can shine by helping kids beat the odds, not just by sitting in...

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Oklahoma High School Football Top 25 State Rankings (Nov. 11, 2026)

Four Class 6AI teams are ranked in the Top 12, headed up by district champion Broken Arrow at No. 1

Oklahoma · 3d

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High School Football Playoffs Round 1 Friday Night

Playoff Football Friday night: Area Matchups and Where to Listen. The road to a state championship continues Friday night, with Dewey, Copan and Pawhuska opening the Oklahoma football playoffs while Caney Valley plays for a spot in the Kansas semifinals. Bartlesville Radio will have live broadcasts of the Bulldoggers and...

Bartlesville, OK · 1d
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Notes from 2026 National Signing Day in Oklahoma

National signing day was this Wednesday, and here are a few notes from signings for kids from across the state of Oklahoma. OU picked up two in state signees with Mustang’s Van Smith and Coweta’s Legend Ellis. Smith is a two-time state runner-up and a Fargo champion. Ellis is a two-time state champion who was also a football standout at Coweta.

Oklahoma · 1d
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These Oklahoma high school football teams have best chance for first-round upset in 2026

The 2026 Oklahoma high school football playoffs kick off across the state Friday. With the first round coming up, here’s a look at five teams that could pull off an upset this week. More: Oklahoma high school football playoff pairings, see next week's OSSAA first-round games Edmond North at Moore Moore has built a strong résumé this season with wins over Yukon, Choctaw and Deer Creek. But Edmond North could make this a tricky first-round assignment. Led by standout quarterback Chauncey Cravens, the Huskies pushed undefeated Broken Arrow in Week 10. Edmond North has shown it can challenge top competition, making the Huskies a dangerous draw. Stilwell at Skiatook Stilwell enters its first playoff appearance since 2007 with an 8-2 record, powered by quarterback Jett Kimble and receiver Brayton Carter. But Skiatook brings plenty of momentum. Behind standout running back Jackson Fudge, the Bulldogs have won five of their past six games while averaging 45 points per game during that stretch. Coweta at McGuinness Led by star senior running back Brock Heilmann, Class 5A seventh-ranked Coweta is 8-2 and has had a strong year, with its highlight being a 14-12 win over No. 4 Del City in Week 4. The

Oklahoma · 2d

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First Watch: Stuff You Should Know

Oklahoma Is Second in the Nation for Preschool Suspensions. Federal Protections May Be Going Away. Jessica Hottman’s son was born at 25 weeks. When he entered Early Head Start, he still had a gastrostomy tube. The low staff-to-child ratios and wraparound supports in the program gave his teachers the time and training to care for him. He’s now in pre-K and developmentally on track with his peers.

Oklahoma · 1d

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Early childhood suspensions are high in Oklahoma. Rolling back proposed federal standards could cause an increase

Jessica Hottman gave birth to her son at 25 weeks, four and a half weeks before her due date. When it was time for her son to enter Early Head Start, he had lingering health problems. Hottman had concerns, specifically relating to his gastrostomy tube. She wondered how the teachers would handle that.

Oklahoma · 1d

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Oklahoma school report cards show ongoing academic struggle, some bright spots

Evaluations of Oklahoma’s public education system found low rates of academic achievement in reading, math and science but promise in other areas. The Oklahoma State Report Cards released Nov. 5 on oklaschools.com with a trove of data from the 2025-26 school year. The report cards graded 1,750 public schools,...

Oklahoma · 1d

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New federal tax credit offers Oklahoma public schools more opportunity, but donors have to wait

President Donald Trump’s new federal education tax credit, written in 2025, has only temporary rules, even as the application deadline approaches. The delay could lead to taxpayers missing out. With approximately one month left before applications close, interested organizations such as Oklahoma Public School Resource Center are still waiting...

Oklahoma · 1d

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Lady Maroons Aim Higher After Historic Runner-Up Season

Led by a strong senior class and coming off a breakthrough year, the Perry Lady Maroon wrestlers are looking for even bigger things in 2027. Last year, the Lady Maroons won their first invitational tournament in school history (Tuttle Tournament), and went on to win the Will Rogers Conference Tournament, the Class 5A East Regional Tournament, and then capped off the banner year, with a runner-up finish at the State Tournament. And they did it without a senior in the lineup.

Oklahoma · 1d

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Newcastle Public Schools to add in some Fridays next school year to comply with state law

NEWCASTLE, Okla. (KOKH) — A new state law will require some Oklahoma public schools to add additional school days to their calendar. This past legislative session, in an effort to improve education, state lawmakers passed HB3151 to require each school district to have at least 173 instructional days , up from the current minimum of 166.

Newcastle, OK · 1d

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Tulsa Union Gets Past Edmond Memorial In Opening Round 6AI Contest: Oklahoma High School Football

Redhawks score three first-half TDs as they post their eighth consecutive home playoff victory

Tulsa, OK · 1d

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OSSAA announces 23 Oklahoma Coaches of the Year

The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA) is recognizing 23 coaches across 15 sports as Oklahoma Coaches of the Year.

Oklahoma · 2d

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Early Childhood Suspensions Are High in Oklahoma; Rolling Back Proposed Federal Standards Could Cause An Increase

Jessica Hottman gave birth to her son at 25 weeks, four and a half weeks before her due date. When it was time for her son to enter Early Head Start, he had lingering health problems. Hottman had concerns, specifically relating to his gastrostomy tube. She wondered how the teachers would handle that.

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Longtime court reporter launches online school to address shortage

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Oklahoma is facing a shortage of court reporters, leaving some courtrooms without the people needed to keep an official record of legal proceedings. Tracy Thompson has worked as a court reporter for 39 years. She says the shortage is becoming a serious problem, especially in rural parts of the state. According […]

Oklahoma · 3d

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Student time in class matters

Oklahoma public schools’ poor standing in national rankings, typically in the bottom five states, has generated concern for decades now. While several factors are at play, one of the most obvious is this: Kids in Oklahoma spend far less time in an actual classroom than their counterparts in many other states.

Oklahoma · 2d

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New Federal Tax Credit Offers Oklahoma Public Schools More Opportunity, But Donors Have to Wait

President Donald Trump’s new federal education tax credit, written in 2025, has only temporary rules, even as the application deadline approaches. The delay could lead to taxpayers missing out. With approximately one month left before applications close, interested organizations such as Oklahoma Public School Resource Center are still waiting...

Oklahoma · 1d

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Oklahoma receives ‘Returning Education to the States’ waiver to consolidate federal funds

OKLAHOMA CITY — Following its goal of “returning education to the states,” the U.S. Department of Education has granted Oklahoma permission to combine $3.5 million from four different federal programs meant to support K-12 teacher training, English learners and academic enrichment.  The federal agency announced Tuesday it granted the state a waiver to use the […]

Oklahoma · 3d

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OSU center for Sovereign Nations gives Indigenous students a place to belong

For students navigating higher education, maintaining connections to their culture and traditions can be difficult but finding a community can make a difference. The OSU Center for Sovereign Nations provides that space – serving as a gathering place for Indigenous students while strengthening relationships between the university and tribal nations throughout Oklahoma.

Oklahoma · 2d

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Canadian High senior Rylie Hamilton honored as Noble Cause Winner for service work

Today we have another Noble Cause Winner on Living Oklahoma. Local attorney and philanthropist Noble McIntyre with McIntyre Law recognizes a student who's giving back to their community. This month, Noble is honoring Rylie Hamilton, a senior from Canadian High School! She's a member of Pittsburg County 4-H. Congratulations, Rylie!

Oklahoma · 3d