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Oklahoma lawmakers push third grade retention, but experts warn it boosts scores short term while harming long-term outcomes.
News United States » Oklahoma » Education: Major changes to reading education laws pass Oklahoma House
Sweeping changes to public school reading policies, including having struggling readers repeat third grade, overwhelmingly passed the state House on Monday.
News United States » Oklahoma » Education: Oklahoma lawmakers push to extend school year
A push to extend the school year by seven days is making its way through the legislature but some school districts are apprehensive about the change.
News United States » Oklahoma » Education: Oklahoma bills could extend school year, shift testing dates
Oklahoma schools could see increased days in session, state tests in the final weeks of the academic year and fewer adjunct teachers providing core curriculum instruction after several bills inched ...
News United States » Oklahoma » Education: State lawmakers make record investments in Oklahoma education
Historically, education funding makes up almost half of the state’s total budget and this year is no exception. Lawmakers have brokered a $12.63 billion budget deal, with $6.03 billion of that going ...
News United States » Oklahoma » Education: WalletHut ranked Oklahoma nearly dead last in education. What happened?
When WalletHub announced its annual list of states’ education systems, Oklahoma’s ranking became quotable by politicians. How does the ranking work?
News United States » Oklahoma » Education: Republican leaders release $12.8B budget; Democrats voice education, health funding concerns
Gov. Kevin Stitt and Republican lawmakers unveiled the $12.78 billion state budget featuring teacher pay raises, literacy and math funding improvements. But Democrats voiced concerns it wasn't enough.
News United States » Oklahoma » Education: Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt orders review of public education spending
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt ordered a review of public education spending, while lawmakers focus on improving literacy outcomes.
News United States » Oklahoma » Education: OK faces education crisis. Students share calls to action | Letters
Social work students at the University of Oklahoma were challenged to write letters about issues that affect many Oklahomans. Educational outcomes are a key concern in our state. Here are some ...