Oklahoma education

Oklahoma Native American students ranked first in the nation in reading, math and combined achievement in 2024, a result researchers link to aggressive student identification practices and robust Johnson-O'Malley program support. But flat federal funding despite a growing number of eligible students is threatening the programs that helped drive that success.

Taxpayers will cover $132,000 in lawsuit settlements owed to two fired Oklahoma State Department of Education employees who sued former state Superintendent Ryan Walters and his senior adviser.

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library delivers free, age-appropriate books monthly to families with children ages 0-5.

State Question 832 would increase Oklahoma's minimum wage to $15 an hour.

The way Oklahoma elementary students learn how to read will look different over the next two years, thanks to a bill signed by Gov. Kevin Stitt Tuesday morning.

Public comment is now open for Oklahoma's new social studies academic standards. And, this year's version is markedly different from the standards put out by former State Superintendent Ryan Walters' administration.

After overhauling literacy policy in 2013, Mississippi went from 49th to a top 10 state in fourth-grade reading. It's been dubbed the "Mississippi Miracle," but those involved say it was more of a marathon. State lawmakers are now hoping to perform that same miracle in Oklahoma this legislative session.

After asking colleges and universities across the state to review their degree programs, the Oklahoma Board of Regents for Higher Education revealed which ones aren't making the cut.

There had been doubt following a proclamation by former State Superintendent Ryan Walters that his replacement, Lindel Fields, has now debunked.

Under the new state superintendent, Oklahoma's State Board of Education is moving quickly to deal with controversial issues.