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UCO announces first-ever Ph.D. program

On Thursday, the University of Central Oklahoma announced its growing academic impact with the approval of the University's first Ph.D. program. This milestone is one of the biggest in UCO's 136 years.

Edmond, OK · 8d

Kingfisher Times and Free Press

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Blazing a new Longhorn trail

Bly Frieouf didn’t get to the pinnacle of cross country in his senior season. But the Dover High School senior might very well have been on the ground floor of something special. The defending state champion wasn’t able to repeat, but rather placed third on Saturday at the Class...

Dover, OK · 6d
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High School On SI

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Oklahoma High School Football Top 25 State Rankings (Oct. 28, 2026)

Yet another quiet week across the state, but a showdown between No. 1 Bixby and No. 3 Broken Arrow is finally here

Oklahoma · 9d

KOSU

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Oklahoma FFA students take home national awards

Oklahoma students won multiple awards at the National FFA Convention and Expo this past week. The Stillwater Chapter won the most awards at the gathering of Future Farmers of America.

Oklahoma · 8d

lcnok.com

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Lincoln County student wins Miss Stroud’s Teen

A high school student from Lincoln County has been crowned Miss Stroud’s Teen 2027. Holly Calavan, a junior at Cushing High School from Agra, won the crown on Oct. 17 in the inaugural competition to choose the next Miss Route 66, Miss Route 66’s Teen, Miss Stroud and Miss Stroud’s Teen.

Lincoln County, OK · 9d

news9.com

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Tecumseh superintendent, assistant superintendent placed on leave amid coach investigation

TECUMSEH, Okla. - The Tecumseh Public Schools superintendent and assistant superintendent have been placed on administrative leave as police investigate allegations of inappropriate behavior involving the high school football coach. The school board voted unanimously Tuesday to place Superintendent Robert Kinsey and Assistant Superintendent Brandi Burks on leave. The decision...

Tecumseh, OK · 9d

USA TODAY

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High school football schedule: Week 11 predictions, picks and top games

Week 11 of the high school football season has arrived and for many states, that means that rivalry week has arrived. Every state has its fare share of notable rivalries, but only a select few features two teams many consider to be as favorites for a state championship this year. This week's slate of top games features several of those matchups. But first, here are staff prediction standings heading into Week 11: 1. Alex Martin: 72-28 2. Joe Spears: 71-29 3. Ansley Gavlak: 66-34 T4. Alyce Brown, Ehsan Kassim, Logan Newman: 64-36 High school football rankings: Two new teams enter USA TODAY Sports Super 25 Game of the Week: Broken Arrow (OK) at No. 23 Bixby (OK) Date: Friday, Oct. 30, 7 p.m. CT The top two teams in Oklahoma throughout the year finally square off on the field in a rematch of the Class 6A-I semifinal last season that Bixby (8-0) won 49-17. That loss seemed to spark something inside of Broken Arrow (8-0). The Tigers have been dominant this season winning by an average 36 points per game with their closest win coming by 21 points over Owasso (OK) back on Sept. 11. Broken Arrow also leads the

Oklahoma · 9d

Yahoo!

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Cimarron Middle School pianist spreads kindness by helping students, staff

EDMOND, Okla. (KFOR) – Bruce "Chuck" Sinclair has a gift that he shares with students at Cimarron Middle School in Edmond each week. He is the accompanist for the music department. "Music's just been a big part of my life," said Sinclair. "The good Lord gave me the talent."

Edmond, OK · 8d

okbusinessvoice.com

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Hilbert urges follow-through on reading reforms as Valliant highlights OLI support

OKLAHOMA CITY (OBV) — House Speaker Kyle Hilbert and Oklahoma educators used an Oct. 29 news briefing to report on teacher training, literacy coaching, and early reading intervention, with Valliant Public Schools highlighting support from the State Chamber Research Foundation’s Oklahoma Literacy Initiative. The briefing focused on putting...

Oklahoma · 8d

Oklahoma Daily

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Where Oklahoma’s governor candidates stand on higher education

With the election for Oklahoma’s new governor approaching, Oklahomans are wondering how the gubernatorial candidates plan to improve education in the state. The governor does not have direct control over the everyday operations of higher education. However, it is within the governor’s power to issue executive orders, as Gov. Kevin Stitt has done this year with Executive Order 2026-06 regarding tenure reform.

Oklahoma · 8d

High School On SI

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Broken Arrow Pulls Off 17-14 Win at Top-Ranked Bixby: Oklahoma High School Football

Tigers shut down the Spartans in the second half of 6AI-1 showdown between undefeated squads

Broken Arrow, OK · 7d

tulsatoday.com

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OSU New Schools: Aviation & Nursing

State University is establishing two new academic schools, building on rapid enrollment growth and growing workforce demand in two of Oklahoma’s most critical industries. OSU’s College of Education and Human Sciences will launch the School of Aviation and Space and the School of Nursing on July 1, 2027.

Oklahoma · 8d

Oklahoma Voice

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Oklahoma lawmakers consider strategies to counter student absenteeism

OKLAHOMA CITY — Addressing student absenteeism will take two things, school district and court officials said Wednesday: money and manpower. Speakers at an interim study at the state Capitol agreed Oklahoma could help improve school attendance by funding more full-time staff dedicated to meeting with families and connecting them to resources, overseeing court diversion programs […]

Oklahoma · 9d

okcfox.com

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New Strong Readers Act implementation is ongoing

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — The Oklahoma State Legislature passed a historic literacy package this past legislative session, and implementation is ongoing. On Thursday, House Speaker Kyle Hilbert (R-Bristow) held a press conference to talk about progress being made when it comes to reading initiatives. Only 27% of third...

Oklahoma · 8d

KFOR

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Shannon responds to backlash over social media posts about public schools

Republican lieutenant governor candidate T.W. Shannon drew criticism online this weekend after agreeing with social media users who said he does not support or love public schools—a comment Shannon now says was about Oklahoma's education ranking, while public education advocates argue his party caused that decline.

Oklahoma · 9d

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Lawrence seventh-graders charter bus hits semitruck

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KCTV) - A fun field trip turned scary when a charter bus carrying 24 Lawrence seventh-graders crashed in Oklahoma City. The middle-schoolers from St. John Catholic School in Lawrence are OK after their charter bus collided with a semitruck this morning. Principal Jeff Harkin said the students...

Oklahoma City, OK · 10d

The Oklahoman

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Broken Arrow at Bixby tops Oklahoma high school football games in Week 9 of 2026 season

It’s the penultimate week of the 2026 Oklahoma high school football regular season. Some teams have already sealed district championships, while many titles remain up for grabs. Here are The Oklahoman’s top 10 games for Week 9. * Note: All games are set for Friday. More: The Oklahoman's Class 6A-I to C high school football rankings for OSSAA Week 9 1. No. 2 Broken Arrow (8-0, 5-0 District 6A-I-1) at No. 1 Bixby (8-0, 5-0): This is arguably the most anticipated regular season game of the year in Oklahoma high school football. Bixby , the Class 6A-I champion every season since moving up from Class 6A-II in 2022, has continued to dominate, but Broken Arrow has been just as impressive this season and will try to prove it is the new king of the state. 2. No. 1 Talihina (8-0, 5-0 District A-II-3) at No. 3 Regent Prep (8-0, 5-0): Talihina senior quarterback Landen Griffith has been sensational after leading the Golden Tigers to the title last season. Griffith has completed 73% of his passes for 2,084 yards with 34 touchdowns and no interceptions and has run for 530 yards and 11 scores on 52 carries. But Talihina will have

Oklahoma · 10d

okcfox.com

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UCO denies illegal DEI-job claim after undercover video

EDMOND, Okla. (KOKH) — The University of Central Oklahoma says it is complying with Oklahoma’s law restricting state-funded diversity, equity and inclusion programs after an undercover video released by a conservative activist group alleged an employee’s job was “illegal.”. Accuracy in Media, a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit...

Edmond, OK · 8d

KFOR

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Momentum builds to strengthen reading through Strong Readers Act

Oklahoma state and education leaders are keeping the momentum going on the initiative to help Oklahoma children become strong readers.

Oklahoma · 8d

KCTV

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Bus carrying Kansas seventh-graders crashes in OKC

Oklahoma City, OK · 10d