Oklahoma Education

A proposed Jewish charter school is looking to the courts to pave the path forward for what would be the nation’s first publicly funded religious school. Wednesday marked the first court hearing in a likely lengthy legal battle ahead.

A school district issued a statement about a candidate for State Superintendent of Public Instruction after he used one of its classrooms in campaign ads.

Emergency certifications peaked in the 2023-24 school year at 5,114, according to the Oklahoma State Department of Education. But those numbers have continued to decline over the last two school years.

As Epic Charter Schools works to address a recent audit that found widespread financial mismanagement, a new report also shows students are performing low on state testing compared to the state average.

Democratic nominee for state superintendent, Jennettie Marshall, took to social media last week to address criticism about a 2025 speaking engagement with the Tulsa-based political and religious group, City Elders.

A Republican vying for state superintendent is calling for a statewide audit of educational dollars, should he take up the mantle.

The Oklahoma State Board of Education denied an application Monday from Dahlonegah Public Schools to change from a dependent to independent school district.

Childcare costs are soaring. Infant care at childcare centers rose 27% from 2023 to 2025, according to the Oklahoma Partnership for School Readiness.

Gov. Kevin Stitt says a new bill will be “ending penalizing student athletes for transferring schools.” But, OSSAA clarified the measure only removed a statute — the rule still exists.

A bill to require a “President Donald J. Trump Physical Fitness Test” for Oklahoma students is headed to the governor’s desk.