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Education
Deadline change may have impacted Oklahoma school-choice families
Enrollment in Oklahoma's Parental Choice Tax Credit program continues to grow, with more than 40,000 students approved for the 2026–2027 school year. Most tax-credit recipients continue to come from low- and middle-income households.Ray Carter | June 25, 2026
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Education
School-choice backers cruise to victory in Oklahoma primaries
Candidates and incumbents who supported school-choice policies scored victories across Oklahoma in the June 16 primary elections, including lawmakers who backed expansion of the Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit program.Ray Carter | June 18, 2026
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Education
Oklahoma Blaine amendment debate highlights contested history of religious liberty and education
Is Oklahoma's constitutional prohibition on public funding of religious institutions a "Blaine amendment" rooted in the anti-Catholic politics of the late nineteenth century?Ray Carter | June 3, 2026
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Education
New players reshape education policy as Oklahoma teacher unions rank 50th nationally
A new report finds that teacher unions are no longer the dominant force in education policy debates they once were, as school-choice advocates, reform groups, and others have gained influence nationwide. The study ranks Oklahoma's teacher unions among the weakest in the country—ahead of only Arkansas.Ray Carter | June 3, 2026
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Education
Lawmakers put Oklahoma’s educational future on a better path
This year’s legislative session could mark a turning point for a public school system that has long ranked among the nation’s lowest performers.Jonathan Small | June 1, 2026
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Education
State data show rising demand for Oklahoma school choice tax credits
Newly released Oklahoma Tax Commission data show continued growth in participation in the state’s Parental Choice Tax Credit program, including among homeless, financially disadvantaged, and welfare-recipient students.Ray Carter | May 28, 2026
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Education
NEA report says Oklahoma per-student revenue tops $15,000
A new report from the National Education Association indicates that Oklahoma public schools now receive more than $15,000 per student in annual revenue.Ray Carter | May 21, 2026
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Budget & Tax, Education
Some Oklahoma lawmakers prioritize gambling over education
Some state lawmakers this year opposed expanding a popular school-choice tax credit that helps families afford private education, while supporting a bill to give tax advantages to individuals with large gambling losses.Jonathan Small | May 18, 2026
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Education
Education-dominated legislative session reaches end
As Oklahoma’s 2026 legislative session concluded on May 14, leaders said the year was marked by major activity on education policy and other key issues. Much of the session’s work centered on addressing the state’s low academic performance.Ray Carter | May 15, 2026
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Education
Oklahoma launches School Choice Hub to help parents navigate options
Oklahoma has launched a statewide School Choice Hub designed to help families compare educational options—including public, charter, and private schools—with clear information on costs, locations, programs, and available financial support.Ray Carter | May 6, 2026