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Education Watch: Charter Board Rejects Jewish School Proposal, Again

This article was originally delivered to subscribers of our Education Watch newsletter. Sign up now to receive Education Watch directly in your inbox. By all accounts, people expected Oklahoma to green light the nation’s first religious charter school this week. The chairman of the Statewide Charter School Board certainly...

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Oklahoma High School Softball State Tournament Live Streams: How to Watch OSSAA Championships Oct. 15–17

How to watch Oklahoma high school softball state championships Oct. 15–17, 2026. OSSAA Class 3A–6A playoff schedule and NFHS live streams.

Oklahoma · 24d

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Oklahoma Charter Board Rejects Bid for Jewish School a Second Time

Oklahoma officials on Monday turned down an application for a Jewish charter school in spite of a recent federal court decision that paved the way for the school to open in the fall of 2027. The Oklahoma Statewide Charter School Board didn’t say why it denied the application, but a lack of interest from families […]

Oklahoma · 26d

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First Watch: Stuff You Should Know

Ben Gamla Rejected Again. Now the Board That Said No May Be in Contempt of Court. A majority of Oklahoma’s Statewide Charter School Board voted Monday to approve the Ben Gamla Jewish online charter school. It didn’t matter — the 4-3 vote fell one short of the five needed for authorization, with one member absent and one seat vacant.

Oklahoma · 25d
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Oklahoma state board again rejects Jewish charter school in ‘shocking’ vote

OKLAHOMA CITY — Despite a federal court ruling in favor of a Jewish charter school, an Oklahoma state board again rejected the school from opening. The 4-3 decision Monday fell one vote short of the five needed for the Statewide Charter School Board to approve Ben Gamla Jewish Charter School. One member of the nine-person […]

Oklahoma · 26d

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Chandler ranks 7th at OBA State Championships

Three local bands competed last weekend at the Oklahoma Bandmaster’s Association 1A-3A State Championship, with Chandler High School ranking 7th overall in the finals. Chandler, Stroud High School and North Rock Creek High School competed, with Chandler and Stroud in 2A and North Rock Creek in 3A. In the prelims, Chandler placed third in 2A and eighth overall, while Stroud placed eighth in 3A and 25th overall. North Rock Creek placed 7th in 3A and 15th overall, barely missing the top 12 that went through to the finals.

Chandler, OK · 25d

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OSSAA announces Oklahoma high school fastpitch softball state tournament brackets

The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association has released the brackets for the 2026 Class 2A-B fastpitch softball state tournaments. Due to heavy rains the schedule has been changed to Friday, Saturday and Monday. All games will be played at FireLake Ball Fields in Shawnee. Here are the updated brackets: More: Dale, Arapaho-Butler and Red Oak capture Oklahoma high school softball state titles Class 6A (All games on Field 1) Friday's quarterfinal games Choctaw vs. Moore, 10 a.m. Broken Arrow vs. Bartlesville, Noon Mustang vs. Southmoore, 2 p.m. Piedmont vs. Enid, 4 p.m. Saturday's semifinal games Broken Arrow-Bartlesville winner vs. Choctaw-Moore winner, 11 a.m. Mustang-Southmoore winner vs. Piedmont-Enid winner, 12:30 p.m. Monday's championship game Semifinal winners, Noon More: Oklahoma high school fall baseball Classes 2A, A, B state tournament scores Class 5A (All games on Field 2) Friday's quarterfinal games Guthrie vs. Carl Albert, 10 a.m. Coweta vs. Tahlequah, Noon Pryor vs. Tulsa Bishop Kelley, 2 p.m. Duncan vs. Elgin, 4 p.m. Saturday's semifinal games Guthrie-Carl Albert winner vs. Coweta-Tahlequah winner, 11 a.m. Pryor-Tulsa Bishop Kelley winner vs. Duncan-Elgin winner, 12:30 p.m. Monday's championship game Semifinal winners, 12:30 a.m. VOTE: for 2026 Oklahoma high school softball midseason player of the year

Oklahoma · 27d

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Elgin’s Ayanna Brewington – Presented by Farm Credit of Western Oklahoma

Before the cheers begin or the rodeo gate swings open, Ayanna Brewington knows success is built through the work no one else sees. The Elgin High School freshman is involved in several activities, from EHS Cheer and FFA to barrel racing and pole bending. No matter where she is competing or performing, Brewington carries a strong sense of pride in representing her school, family and community.

Elgin, OK · 26d

The Oklahoman

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The Oklahoman's Class 6A-I to C high school football rankings for OSSAA Week 7

Here are The Oklahoman's high school football rankings for Week 7: Class 6A-I (previous rank in parentheses) 1. Bixby (1) — 6-0 2. Broken Arrow (2) — 6-0 3. Jenks (3) — 4-2 4. Owasso (4) — 3-3 5. Norman North (6) — 5-1 6. Yukon (5) — 6-1 7. Mustang (7) — 4-2 8. Moore (8) — 5-1 9. Deer Creek (9) — 3-3 10. Tulsa Union (NR) — 2-4 Dropped out: Edmond North (10) — 3-3 More: Oklahoma high school football Week 6 four downs. OSSAA best upsets, players and more Class 6A-II 1. Stillwater (1) — 3-2 2. Choctaw (2) — 5-2 3. Piedmont (3) — 3-3 4. Muskogee (7) — 4-2 5. Tulsa Booker T. Washington (3) — 3-3 6. Ponca City (8) — 4-2 7. Bartlesville (9) — 4-2 8. Norman (5) — 3-3 9. Sand Springs (6) — 1-4 10. Putnam City (NR) — 2-4 Dropped out: Putnam City West (10) — 2-4 Class 5A 1. Carl Albert (1) — 7-0 2. McGuinness (2) — 5-1 3. Elgin (3) — 6-0 4. Coweta (4) — 5-1 5. Del City (6) — 4-2 6. Tulsa Bishop Kelley (9) — 5-1 7. Newcastle (5) — 4-3

Oklahoma · 27d

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Longtime Norman childcare center closes, owner alleges DHS cuts are at fault

NORMAN Okla. (KFOR)- For generations of Norman families, Middle Earth Learning Center has been a place for kids to grow up. But owner Jasmyn Womack says now, with changes to childcare assistance — families can’t afford to bring their kids. Middle Earth has been around for 50 years,...

Oklahoma · 26d

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Oklahoma high school football Week 6 four downs. OSSAA best upsets, players and more

Week 6 of the Oklahoma high school football season featured many close endings and notable upsets across the state in several classes. Here’s a look at some key storylines: More: Anthony Keys has big night as Choctaw stings Piedmont for district win Putnam City edges Norman for second straight one-point district win Willis Alexander knew the 2026 season would test Putnam City’s depth. After losing 18 starters from a team that reached the Class 6A-II state semifinals, Putnam City faced the challenge of replacing production and experience. The adjustment came with early struggles. Putnam City opened the season 0-4. “When you lose that many starters — at any level — that’s gonna be a tall challenge,” Alexander said. “We’ve had to adjust. Every year, each team is a different team and it takes time to mesh. The last couple of weeks we’ve been able to make winning plays down the stretch of games. That’s what’s really important to winning.” The Pirates delivered another win Thursday, edging Norman 28-27 for their second consecutive one-point district victory. A week earlier, they defeated crosstown rival Putnam City North in overtime. Senior quarterback Daevon Simmons powered the offense against Norman, throwing for 254 yards

Oklahoma · 28d

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FAFSA 2027-28: What Oklahoma families need to know before applying

The 2027-28 Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, opened Sept. 23, earlier than the traditional Oct. 1 release date. The application can help students access federal financial aid, including grants, student loans and work-study opportunities. Although completing the FAFSA can feel overwhelming, Jennifer Finetti, director of student advocacy...

Oklahoma · 27d

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Altus’ April Adler – Teacher Spotlight – Presented by Jackson County Memorial Hospital

For April Adler, teaching science has never been just about chemical equations, Earth systems or preparing students for the next test. It is about building relationships, encouraging curiosity and helping young people discover that they are capable of more than they may initially believe. Now in her 13th year teaching...

Altus, OK · 27d

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Oklahoma charter board to reconsider proposed Jewish religious school Monday

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma’s Statewide Charter School Board is scheduled to reconsider a proposed Jewish charter school Monday afternoon after a federal judge blocked the state from excluding it because of its religious character. The meeting comes as Ben Gamla’s founder describes a first-year goal of 10 students,...

Oklahoma · 28d

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Oklahoma student leadership conference faces declining participation

SKIATOOK, Okla. - A statewide leadership program that has served Oklahoma middle and junior high students for decades is facing a sharp decline in participation, raising concerns about its future. Organizers say participation in the Oklahoma Association of Middle and Junior High School Student Councils conference has fallen significantly in...

Oklahoma · 29d

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Kyle Ross is a rising music star, Oklahoma high school football coach | Friday Night Lights

Kyle Ross stepped to the microphone as he slowly strummed the guitar strings searching for the perfect tuning level. With sunglasses atop his shaggy hair, he surveyed the crowd on a hot July Thursday night. The rush was real. “It’s like Thursday night lights up there,” Ross would later say. The bright lights. The adrenaline. It all resonated as he welcomed the Oklahoma City crowd. Then he started to sing. A unique voice emerged. Hold my hand and say my name. You don′t have to be afraid. Ross is the lead singer of Americana band Keyland , an up-and-coming group in the middle of a breakout. More: The Oklahoman's 2026 Week 6 picks for every high school football game in the state But he’s more renaissance man than typical artist. He’s a 29-year-old football coach at Bixby, the state’s powerhouse program, with the capability to become a star. But on a stage, he’s already that. He’s worked tirelessly to balance the double lives, coaching Bixby’s eighth-grade defensive backs while charting the high school varsity offense on Friday nights. That is, unless a show comes up. Most people chase one dream. Ross relentlessly pursues two at the same time. “I think

Oklahoma · 10-09

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Drummond announces essay contest for Okla. middle schoolers

Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond has announced an essay contest for middle school students to share their visions for the state's future, with submissions due by November 15.

Oklahoma · 29d

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Oklahoma High School Football: Friday Night Live Week 7 scoreboard

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

Oklahoma · 10-09

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Drummond announces essay contest for Okla. middle schoolers

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — A state-sponsored essay contest wants to know what the state means to middle school students. Attorney General Gentner Drummond recently announced an essay contest for middle school students in Oklahoma. The goal of the essay is to explore what the state means to them and what they believe will make Oklahoma stronger in the years ahead, Drummond said in a prepared statement.

Oklahoma · 29d

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Three area schools earn Special Olympics inclusion recognition

(KOAM) - Webb City High School in Missouri and Mustang High School and Owasso Seventh Grade Center in Oklahoma have received national banner recognition as Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools.

Webb City, MO · 10-08