Education

As schools across the state are starting classes, students and parents may notice some changes this year, thanks to the legislature. StateImpact's Logan Layden and Beth Wallis discuss what's new for Oklahoma students this school year.

Last week, State Superintendent Ryan Walters announced Oklahoma districts would no longer be required to administer current end-of-the-year math and English tests for third- through eighth-grade.

Walters threatened to penalize and audit schools that don’t comply, calling cafeteria fees an extra tax unfairly imposed on Oklahoma families.

Northeastern State University joins over a dozen other universities in the United States to offer degrees with specific focus on AI.

The state’s review of social studies textbooks is underway for the first time since Superintendent Ryan Walters added references to Christianity, morality and election denialism to what teachers should teach.

A former U.S. Department of Education official under President Trump filed a civil rights complaint against the University of Tulsa, alleging discrimination based on race and gender.

The Statewide Charter School Board is calling for an investigative audit of Epic Charter Schools.

State Superintendent Ryan Walters announced a mandate Monday for districts to immediately submit new budgets to pay for all students' school meals.

The Oklahoma Supreme Court decided Tuesday the state's law banning certain discussions on race and sex does not apply to college and university classrooms.

Aramark replaced TPS’ old supplier of many years. District employees say the transition has not been smooth.