Thanks to a new law, schools across the state are required to allow off-campus religious instruction. One nonprofit has launched or is in the final stages of development at six Oklahoma schools, and that number is expected to grow: kgou.org/education/2025…

Oklahoma State University and the University of Central Oklahoma say some of their international students have had visas revoked by the federal government: kgou.org/education/2025…

A former Norman teacher's defamation suit against Supt. Ryan Walters has been thrown out. The judge says the standard of "actual malice," needed for suits by public figures, was not proven: kgou.org/education/2025…

Oklahoma City University students performed selections from "In the Middle of the West" at Putnam City High School. The play uses "verbatim theater" to recreate interviews with those impacted by the Oklahoma City Bombing: kgou.org/education/2025…

A group of young musicians performs themes of resilience and regrowth to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Oklahoma City Bombing: kgou.org/education/2025…

New Oklahoma State Board of Education members pushed back against the process for approving controversial social studies standards. That same day, the Senate Education chair filed a joint resolution to reject them: kgou.org/education/2025…

Oral arguments in Oklahoma’s St. Isidore Supreme Court case are set for Wednesday. If St. Isidore prevails, it will be the nation’s first publicly funded religious school: kgou.org/education/2025…

Gov. Stitt has appointed a fourth new Board of Education member since February, leaving just three remaining original members, including State Superintendent Ryan Walters: kgou.org/education/2025…

Gov. Stitt signed a bill Wednesday that codifies an existing executive order into state law that bans DEI programs and employment practices at Oklahoma colleges and universities: kgou.org/education/2025…

The Oklahoma state legislature has come to an agreement on this year’s budget, and education is getting a boost. The agreement includes $25 million in new state funding formula money and OHLAP eligibility for teachers' children: kgou.org/education/2025…

State Superintendent Ryan Walters called an "emergency" press conference Friday morning to voice disappointment in the legislature's budget agreement, instead calling for the elimination of the income tax: kgou.org/education/2025…

KOSU Indigenous affairs reporter Katie Hallum wants you to help her understand what Oklahomans were taught about Native American history in public schools. Take the survey at kosu.org/education/2025….

A group of Oklahoma parents and advocates debuted an opt-out letter for Walters' classroom initiatives, including new social studies standards over "discrepancies" in the 2020 election. OSDE says the waiver isn't enforceable: kgou.org/education/2025…

Nearly 360 Epic teachers and administrators found themselves without a job for the next school year. In an email obtained by StateImpact, Epic also announced it was downsizing course offerings and charging students' accounts for specialty courses: kgou.org/education/2025…

Two highly anticipated teacher retention bills are awaiting signature on the governor's desk — one for free college for teachers' kids and the other to expand step raises for veteran teachers. They face pocket vetos if not signed by Saturday: kgou.org/education/2025…

Oklahoma ranked 46th for the third consecutive year in overall child well-being, according to a new report. The report addresses 16 indicators across the categories of economic well-being, education, health and family and community. StateImpact Oklahoma kosu.org/health/2025-06…

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has signed two bills aimed at retaining veteran teachers. One expands OHLAP eligibility for teachers' children, and the other extends salary step raises by ten years: kgou.org/education/2025…

The OU Board of Regents approved a tuition hike at Thursday's meeting. The board also approved a $75,000 raise for OU President Joe Harroz, with a $200,000 bonus: kgou.org/education/2025…

An Oklahoma County judge has dismissed a lawsuit over controversial new social studies standards that require students to "identify discrepancies" in 2020 election results: kgou.org/education/2025…

The Oklahoma Supreme Court answered questions about a federal lawsuit Tuesday, saying HB 1775 applies to university and college trainings and orientations, but not courses: kgou.org/education/2025…