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Oklahoma public school grades released: Local highs and lows

NORTHEAST OKLAHOMA — The Oklahoma State Department of Education released the 2026 Public School Report Cards on Thursday, showing several local schools falling short. Some local bright spots: Cleora earned an “A” rating, for the third year in a row. Other standouts include Vinita High School and...

Oklahoma · 3d
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Rain’s Law brings fentanyl education to Oklahoma students

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - A law aimed at protecting Oklahoma students from the dangers of fentanyl is now in effect. Rain’s Law is the measure that requires schools to provide critical information on fentanyl abuse and prevention, along with information on staying safe from drug poisoning. It was named...

Oklahoma · 4d
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Flower Mound Public School recognized as Cognia School

FLOWER MOUND, Okla. (KSWO) - Flower Mound Public School in Lawton has been recognized as a Cognia School and has received a certificate of Accreditation with Distinction. It’s a prestigious award, recognizing the school as one of the highest-achieving in the country. Flowermound is the only school in Oklahoma to earn the achievement and just one of 142 schools across 16 states to be recognized for things like culture, engagement, leadership, and, most importantly, student growth.

Lawton, OK · 5d
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Oklahoma Superintendent Robert Franklin raises concerns about state reading law

TULSA, Okla. - Oklahoma’s next state superintendent says the state will need to take a closer look at how it implements a law requiring some third graders who fall behind in reading to be held back. Dr. Robert Franklin, who won the election to become Oklahoma’s next state superintendent,...

Oklahoma · 6d
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Retired court reporter launches online school to help fill Oklahoma shortage

OKLAHOMA - Oklahoma is facing a shortage of court reporters, leaving some courtrooms without coverage and creating challenges for the state’s judicial system. Now, one longtime court reporter is working to train the next generation and help fill those vacancies. Tracy Thompson spent 39 years working as a court...

Oklahoma · 4d

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From university discovery to Oklahoma business

Oklahoma needs more businesses that give our graduates a reason to build their careers here. Some could grow from discoveries at our universities. We should make it easier for researchers to turn promising ideas into Oklahoma companies. Our new OK Competes: Tech Edition report shows the urgency. Prepared by Economic...

Oklahoma · 4d

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Oklahoma High School Football Top 25 State Rankings (Nov. 4, 2026)

With its win at Bixby, Broken Arrow takes over as the new No. 1 team while Spartans drop to No. 3

Oklahoma · 5d

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RSU nursing program ranked best in Oklahoma for 2027

CLAREMORE, Okla. — Rogers State University’s nursing program has been ranked the best in Oklahoma for 2027, according to a ranking published by RegisteredNursing.org. RegisteredNursing.org is an online, data-based educational guidance platform for current and prospective nurses. According to the university, its four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing...

Claremore, OK · 6d

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Sallisaw Rallies Late For 24-21 Win At Poteau To Finish Regular Season 10-0: Oklahoma High School Football

Black Diamonds pull off 95-yard drive for the eventual game-winning score as they finish with a perfect regular season for the first time in 25 years

Sallisaw, OK · 3d

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Oklahoma Teacher's Class Jumped From 18 to 26 Kids — Lawmakers Take Notice

A fourth-grade classroom at Choctaw Elementary went from 18 students last year to 26 this year, and the experienced teacher who leads it says the jump hasn't been easy. Monica Short told Oklahoma lawmakers she had picked up her 26th student, the kind of late-arriving growth that reshapes a classroom overnight.

Oklahoma · 6d

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Oklahoma’s incoming education chief wants to move beyond politics in the classroom

Many Oklahomans have been watching the election closely with education in mind after the State Superintendent abruptly left his post last year. Tuesday, Oklahomans voted for a new republican superintendent who was not endorsed by his party.

Oklahoma · 5d

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Don’t Judge Oklahoma by Our Educational Ranking

NORMAN, Okla -- When Mike Mazzei launched his campaign for governor in April 2025, he opened with schools. “For the thousands of kids who have been left behind by a backward education system that has failed.” he stated. Democrat Cyndi Munson stated Oklahoma ranks 50th because it has...

Oklahoma · 7d

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Oklahoma Man Danny Ellerd Went From 92 Pounds and Homelessness to Five Years Sober With Two College Degrees and a 4.0 GPA

OKLAHOMA — Danny Ellerd was once so sick that a jail refused to take him. He weighed just 92 pounds, and an infected hand was threatening his life after years of addiction and homelessness. Today, he reports five years of sobriety, two college degrees, and a job helping others move out of homelessness. His story of recovery is inspiring people across the country.

Oklahoma · 10d

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Some red states want to ban tenure. Rural colleges could pay the price

The Hechinger Report covers one topic: education. Sign up for our newsletters to have stories delivered to your inbox. Consider becoming a member to support our nonprofit journalism. At East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma, two of four professor positions – in history and criminal justice – remain unfilled after...

Oklahoma · 8d

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The Oklahoman's Class 6A-I to C high school football rankings for OSSAA Week 10

Here are The Oklahoman's high school football rankings for Week 10: Class 6A-I (previous rank in parentheses) 1. Broken Arrow (2) — 9-0 2. Bixby (1) — 8-1 3. Jenks (3) — 7-2 4. Owasso (4) — 6-3 5. Yukon (6) — 6-3 6. Mustang (7) — 6-3 7. Norman North (5) — 6-3 8. Tulsa Union (8) — 5-3 9. Moore (9) — 6-3 10. Edmond Memorial (NR) — 4-5 Dropped out: Deer Creek (10) — 4-5 More: Oklahoma high school football Week 9 four downs. OSSAA best upsets, players and more Class 6A-II 1. Stillwater (1) — 6-2 2. Choctaw (2) — 7-2 3. Bartlesville (3) — 7-2 4. Muskogee (4) — 5-4 5. Norman (5) — 5-4 6. Piedmont (6) — 5-4 7. Ponca City (7) — 4-5 8. Putnam City (8) — 4-5 9. Tulsa Booker T. Washington (6) — 3-6 10. Sand Springs (10) — 3-5 Dropped out: None. Class 5A 1. Carl Albert (1) — 9-0 2. McGuinness (2) — 8-1 3. Elgin (3) — 9-0 4. Del City (5) — 7-2 5. Tulsa Bishop Kelley (6) — 7-2 6. Newcastle (7) — 6-3 7. Coweta (4) — 7-2 8. Guthrie (8) — 6-3

Oklahoma · 8d

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Oklahoma school districts cancel after-school activities due to severe weather

According to the News 9 Weather Team, severe storms will develop Monday afternoon into the evening. Isolated storms can develop between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Meteorologists say the highest chance of severe storms will be between 4 p.m. and 10 p.m. Severe storms likely Monday. Here’s the latest timing...

Oklahoma · 7d

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Oklahoma high school cross country 2026 Classes 6A, 5A state meet results

The 2026 Oklahoma high school cross country state meets for Classes 6A and 5A were held Saturday at Edmond Santa High School. Here are the results for every finisher. More: Oklahoma high school cross country live updates: Dominic Matthias repeats as 6A champion Oklahoma high school cross country state meet results Class 6A Boys (5K) Team Scoring 1. Deer Creek 44; 2. Norman North 103; 3. Moore 106; 4. Jenks 125; 5. Edmond North 165; 6. Edmond Memorial 173; 7. Mustang 176; 8. Yukon 204; 9. Owasso 212; 10. Piedmont 237; 11. Broken Arrow 265; 12. Westmoore 266; 13. Norman 286; 14. Edmond Santa Fe 318 Individuals 1. Dominic Matthias, Moore, 14:30.58 2. Ryan Walker, Moore, 15:12.50 3. Ethan Brooks, Yukon, 15:23.68 4. Blake Webb, Deer Creek, 15:25.30 5. Mason Storozyszyn, Deer Creek, 15:25.79 6. Noah Nelson, Owasso, 15:29.09 7. Adarian Andrews, Edmond Memorial, 15:31.48 8. Jaxon Bonilla, Norman North, 15:31.70 9. Brooks Linse, Norman North, 15:33.84 10. Micah John, Deer Creek, 15:37.98 11. Lucas Antonelli, Deer Creek, 15:39.25 12. Wyatt Anderson, Edmond North, 15:40.49 13. Finn Keely, Jenks, 15:46.28 14. Will King, Deer Creek, 15:48.35 15. James Duffy, Edmond North, 15:49.20 16. Jose Hernandez, Enid, 15:50.06 17. Jackson Hill,

Oklahoma · 9d

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Anadarko High School Athletic Director arrested in Caddo County

CADDO COUNTY - Anadarko High School football coach and athletic director Kent Jackson has been suspended with pay, the district said on social media. Jackson was arrested in Caddo County Friday on complaints of assault and battery, threatening to perform an act of violence and leaving the scene of an accident involving damage, per authorities.

Anadarko, OK · 11d

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Anadarko Students Launch First Newscast at Nation's Oldest Native Boarding School

Students at Riverside Indian School in Anadarko have started producing their own television newscast, called The Side Talk, giving the historic boarding school a daily student-run broadcast with anchors, co-hosts and editors pulled straight from the classroom. The program airs new episodes most mornings and covers school news, announcements and student voices.

Anadarko, OK · 12d