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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 · 2d

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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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Former Moore High School employee charged with embezzlement heading to court

MOORE, Okla. (KOKH) — A former Moore High School employee accused of stealing thousands of dollars from school events is heading back to court. Courtney Walker is facing six charges of felony embezzlement for embezzling approximately $61,000 from multiple school functions. As an athletic facilitator, Walker was entrusted with...

Moore, OK · 2d
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OU fraternity placed on disciplinary probation after multiple hazing violations

NORMAN, Okla. - A University of Oklahoma fraternity has been placed on disciplinary probation after an investigation found multiple hazing violations against new members during the fall 2026 semester, some of which involved physical harm. According to a university report, Beta Upsilon Chi Fraternity participated in hazing activities between August...

Norman, OK · 2d

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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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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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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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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 · 2d

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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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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 · 23h

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Garvin County students featured in MATC November Student Spotlight

Mid-America Technology Center Students from Stratford, Lindsay and Wynnewood high schools have been selected to be featured in November Student Spotlights, nominated by their instructors for their work in MATC’s career and technology programs. Each month, MATC instructors nominate students who stand out in their programs. The students shared,...

Garvin County, OK · 2d

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New private school opening in Nichols Hills in January

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — A unique new education option is coming to the metro. It allows students to follow either American, or British Curriculum. That is just one of the ways this school differs from the traditional classroom. The Brave Generation Academy originated in Portugal, and also has locations in the United Kingdom, Europe, Africa, […]

Oklahoma City, OK · 3d

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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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Dewey Football Meets Washington in Round One of Playoffs

The Dewey Bulldoggers are playing in their first playoff game in seven years Friday night. Dewey makes the three hour road trip for a battle with the Washington Warriors. The Bulldoggers had their best season since their playoff appearance in 2019 with a 6-4 record. Dewey won four district games to punch their ticket. A season ago, Dewey finished fifth in their district after a five point loss to Sperry.

Dewey, OK · 1d

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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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Panthers honor seniors in season-ending loss to top-ranked Sulphur

Nine Pauls Valley seniors—Jaxon Sprowls, Brody Brown, Lincoln Albertson, Avery Cates, Marshall Edwards, JW Harris, Ty Horn, Aaron Meave, and Elijah Olguin— wrapped up their prep careers Friday night as the Panthers hosted No. 1 Sulphur. The Bulldogs entered the contest with an 8-1 record and five shutouts...

Pauls Valley, OK · 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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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 · 19h

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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 · 18h