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OU offering new program to help future teachers have less student debt

NORMAN, Okla. (KFOR) – The University of Oklahoma is offering a new program to help future teachers leave college with less debt, backed by a $5 million donation from Gene and Jeannie Rainbolt. The goal of the initiative is to get more certified teachers into Oklahoma classrooms. Currently, fewer...

Norman, OK · 2d
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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

Oklahoma Voice

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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 · 2d

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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 · 1d
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Pay It 4Ward: Moore band hero saves the day, saves a life

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – This week, News 4 and First Fidelity Bank honor a member of the Moore High School marching band for an act of lunchroom heroism. This marching season, the Lion Pride of Moore High School took the field to dazzle the crowd with an electrifying performance titled, “Beyond the Stars.” The band […]

Moore, OK · 2d

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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 · 21h

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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 · 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 · 16h

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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 · 2d

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Dewey Football Prepares for Playoff Bout With Washington Friday

The Dewey Bulldoggers are getting ready for their first playoff game since 2019. The Bulldoggers finished the regular season 6-4 with four district wins. Dewey clinched a playoff spot with a win at Bethel two weeks ago, 36-30. The Bulldoggers lost to three 2A-I teams during the regular season, including the top seed in the division in Cascia Hall, that are expected to make runs in the playoffs.

Dewey, OK · 1d

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Woman who stopped traffic near Mayfield Middle proposes stronger school crossing laws

PUTNAM CITY, Oklah. — Drivers honking and students pouring into a busy intersection near Mayfield Middle School have prompted a Putnam City resident to take matters into her own hands—and now push for a new state law to protect children walking near schools. Rebecca Ramirez said she stopped...

Oklahoma City, OK · 4d

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Oklahoma’s next superintendent, Robert Franklin, outlines plans to improve education ranking

OKLAHOMA - Oklahoma’s newest state superintendent will take office in January with a long to-do list. Dr. Robert Franklin hopes to address years of concerns, from teacher retention to literacy rates to low national rankings. Franklin will be sworn in in January, but said he’s already putting plans in...

Oklahoma · 3d

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Oklahoma High School Football Playoff Brackets: Scores, Updated Matchups for Nov. 13-14

Oklahoma high school football playoff brackets with Nov. 13 first-round matchups, team records and OSSAA championship dates for all 12 classifications.

Oklahoma · 4d

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Kingston to host Kingfisher in playoff opener

KINGSTON, Okla. (KXII) - The Kingston Redskins will host the Kingfisher Yellow Jackets on Friday in a high school football playoff game. Kingston has looked strong all season and is 9-1. The team’s only loss came against top-ranked Sulphur. Kingfisher is a 3 seed. The Yellow Jackets come out...

Kingston, OK · 4d

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New Oklahoma schools chief preparing for ‘behemoth’ challenge of education turnaround

The work of Oklahoma’s top education official has already begun for state Superintendent-elect Robert Franklin. By late Wednesday afternoon, not even 24 hours since being elected Tuesday, the longtime educator from Sand Springs had spoken with a local district superintendent about preparations for the state’s new literacy law and exchanged messages with Gov.-elect Mike Mazzei, all amidst a marathon of media interviews.

Oklahoma · 4d

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Oklahoma high school football playoffs 2026: First-round matchups, brackets and dates

TULSA, Okla. - The road to a state championship begins Friday, Nov. 13, as high school football teams across Oklahoma open the 2026 OSSAA playoffs. The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association has released its postseason brackets, with teams competing for state titles across 12 classifications. Broken Arrow, Bixby, Jenks and...

Oklahoma · 3d

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High School Football and Basketball, College Football, and OKC Thunder

FOOTBALL REGULAR SEASON ENDED FRIDAY NIGHT; PLAYOFF BRACKETS SET. The regular season finale on the high school football schedule came and went on Friday night with district title games and games with playoff spots up for grabs. In Class 4A District 1, Elk City went to Bethany for their season ender and fell to the Bronchos 31-7. The Elks finish the season 2-8 and snap a school record playoff streak of 6 straight. In other 4A-1 action Woodward traveled to Cache and beat the Bulldogs for the final playoff spot 21-19. Clinton whipped Douglass 40-16. The first round playoff matchups for the teams that made the playoffs in the district look like this: Weatherford hosts Harrah, Clinton’s at home against Chickasha, Bethany heads down to Ardmore, and Woodward hits the road to Tuttle.

Oklahoma · 4d

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OSU’s vision for Tulsa higher education could reshape TCC — and its $60 million in tax revenue

Oklahoma State University’s president has put the state’s largest community college system on notice that he has a vision for a merger that would create a simpler path to a bachelor’s degree in Tulsa. Jim Hess’s public pronouncement at a Tulsa Press Club event in September sent...

Tulsa, OK · 3d

The Oklahoman

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The Oklahoman's Class 6A-I to C high school football rankings for OSSAA Week 11

Here are The Oklahoman's high school football rankings for Week 11, the opening week of the playoffs : Class 6A-I (previous rank in parentheses) 1. Broken Arrow (1) — 10-0 2. Bixby (2) — 9-1 3. Jenks (3) — 8-2 4. Owasso (4) — 7-3 5. Mustang (6) — 7-3 6. Norman North (7) — 7-3 7. Tulsa Union (8) — 5-4 8. Moore (9) — 7-3 9. Yukon (5) — 6-4 10. Deer Creek (NR) — 5-5 Dropped out : Edmond Memorial (10) — 4-6 More: Oklahoma high school football Week 10 four downs. OSSAA best upsets, players and more Class 6A-II 1. Stillwater (1) — 7-2 2. Choctaw (2) — 8-2 3. Bartlesville (3) — 7-3 4. Norman (5) — 6-4 5. Piedmont (6) — 6-4 6. Muskogee (4) — 5-5 7. Ponca City (7) — 5-5 8. Putnam City (8) — 5-5 9. Sand Springs (10) — 4-5 10. Tulsa Booker T. Washington (9) — 3-7 Dropped out: None. Class 5A 1. Carl Albert (1) — 10-0 2. McGuinness (2) — 9-1 3. Elgin (3) — 10-0 4. Del City (4) — 8-2 5. Tulsa Bishop Kelley (5) — 8-2 6. Newcastle (6) — 7-3 7. Coweta

Oklahoma · 4d

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Ain't No Curses - Oklahoma High School Football Teams Had To Do A Coin Flip In A Catfish Restaurant Parking Lot To Determine Who Made The Playoffs

This right here is why America is the greatest country in the world. I don't even need to argue anything else, just name me another country where three high school football teams meet in a catfish restaurant at midnight to determine the playoff teams. That's the America I want to live in. Now, all I can think about is this:

Oklahoma · 6d