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Tricia Willyard, an educator who lives in Ketchum, struggled with her decision to retain her son in first grade, which school officials recommended. She later moved him to a different school, and he is doing well.

Oklahoma Nearly Tops Nation In Holding Back Early-Grade Students

As a first grader, Tricia Willyard’s son struggled to read. The educators at his school recommended he repeat first grade — something Willyard, herself an…

State tax collections from the production of oil and natural gas in December totaled $54.3 million, down $37.1 million from December 2018 and $21.6 million, or 28.4%, less than expected by the state.

Oklahoma GPT Collections Fall

Gross production tax collections in Oklahoma have been down for four consecutive months, and a steep drop in oil prices could be to blame. Journal Record…

Long Story Short: Native American, Black and disabled students overrepresented in statistics for those receiving corporal punishment in OK schools

Oklahoma Watch, Oct. 11, 2023

How Curious

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Sandra Massey at a press conference in Oklahoma City on June 3, 2015.

Sac And Fox Nation Calls For Jim Thorpe’s Reburial In Oklahoma

Members of the Sac and Fox tribe announced a campaign to bring the remains of athlete Jim Thorpe back to his home state of Oklahoma on Wednesday.Thorpe…

Damage to a tree in Yukon following last week's ice storm.

Oklahoma’s State Climatologist Recaps November’s Turbulent Weather, Looks Ahead To December

Record-setting weather, plus tornadoes, flooding, and a significant ice storm that shut down the state over the long Thanksgiving holiday weekend all came…

State Sen. Stephanie Bice and businesswoman Terry Neese

Fifth District To Decide If Conservatism Remains King In Oklahoma

The chances of an Oklahoma City state senator becoming the Republican challenger of Democrat U.S. Rep. Kendra Horn for the 5th congressional district…

A doctor performs an ultrasound scan on a pregnant woman at a hospital in Chicago.

10th Circuit rejects Oklahoma’s appeal to restore federal family planning grants

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit said Monday Oklahoma isn’t entitled to federal family planning money it lost last year.

In this Nov. 15, 2018, file photo, Rep.-elect Kendra Horn, D-Okla., walks through the basement of the Capitol in Washington.

Oklahoma’s CD5 Republican Primary Foreshadows A Nationally Important General Election

As Oklahoma’s 5th Congressional District June 30 primary nears, the nine Republican candidates are vying for a shot at facing off against incumbent U.S.…

In this Monday, June 1, 2020 file photo, President Donald Trump holds a Bible during a visit outside St. John's Church across Lafayette Park from the White House in Washington.

Oklahoma Engaged: How The White Evangelical Protestant Voting Bloc Impacts Elections In Oklahoma

The white evangelical Protestant voting bloc has historically played an important role in elections in Oklahoma since according to the Pew Research…

Tulsa musician Branjae performs as the the Sugar Plum Fairy in the Oklahoma-made holiday movie “Finding Carlos.”

Oklahoma-Made Holiday Movie 'Finding Carlos' Showcases Local Talent

“Finding Carlos,” a new hip-hop holiday movie made in Oklahoma City, tells the story of a teenager who learns the importance of family, friends and dance…

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