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State Regents approve four reduced-credit bachelor’s degrees
New programs at OU, OSU, and Rogers State University will require between 90 and 103 credit hours, compared with the traditional minimum of 120.
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OU launches national security initiative, names Stamey director
The university will organize its defense research around six mission areas, including radar, autonomous systems, advanced manufacturing, and workforce training.
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Gillespie appointed to Oklahoma Early Childhood Task Force
The two-year initiative will examine how Oklahoma can better coordinate 19 early childhood programs spread across six state agencies.
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Kent Lashley selected to lead Oklahoma’s regional university system
The longtime higher education administrator will oversee a system of six universities serving more than 40,000 students.
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Free summit will connect Oklahoma employers with workforce training partners
The Employer Microcredential Summit will focus on skills-based hiring, customized training, employee development, and stronger talent pipelines.
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OLI institute prepares educators to lead literacy improvement in Oklahoma schools
Five days of intensive training gave Oklahoma educators new tools to strengthen reading instruction, coach their colleagues, and lead literacy improvement in their schools.
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State Chamber literacy forum launches pilot, focuses on long-term implementation
Education leaders, lawmakers, and national experts examined how Oklahoma can turn recent reading reforms into lasting classroom change.
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State Chamber Research Foundation launches Oklahoma Literacy Initiative
Ten school districts will participate in the privately funded pilot focused on strengthening early reading instruction.
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Clean-burning vehicle incentive turns Oklahoma energy into school savings
At Deer Creek Public Schools, a new compressed natural gas fueling system could save the district up to $400,000 annually while supporting Oklahoma jobs and second-chance employment.
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RSU proposes accelerated three-year workforce development degree
The program would offer options in automation manufacturing and digital systems, and cyber defense and digital forensics.