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Google announces $500,000 for Mayes County nonprofits and schools
The funding will support STEM education, technology access, veterans services, and classroom modernization in communities near Google’s Oklahoma data center.
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Warmington: Higher education must align programs with Oklahoma workforce needs
In an Oklahoman guest column, the State Regents chair pointed to program reviews and a new performance funding model as part of a broader effort to strengthen student outcomes.
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Mustang student wins Oklahoma Civics Bee, advances to national competition
Eighth-grader Jessica Mabry’s proposal to create safe spaces for students facing mental health challenges earned first place in the state competition.
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Four new regents sworn in to Regional University System of Oklahoma board
Haley Hope Frix, Michael McElroy, Carl McKenzie, and Dr. Michael Peck took the oath of office during the board’s May and June meetings.
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Regents’ performance funding plan aims to align higher education with workforce needs
The new formula will tie a growing share of institutional base funding to enrollment, retention, completion, opportunity, and workforce outcomes.
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Mississippi Governor says increased literacy has led to economic development opportunities
Reeves will discuss Mississippi’s education gains, workforce strategy, and the connection between student outcomes and long-term economic competitiveness.
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OU Polytechnic Institute receives $1M Google grant for cybersecurity clinic
The Tulsa-based clinic will provide faculty-supervised risk assessments for small manufacturers, nonprofits and tribal businesses.
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State Regents to consider performance funding plan for higher education
The proposed formula would tie more state funding to enrollment, completion, student opportunity and workforce outcomes.
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Oklahoma makes ‘Bell to Bell, No Cell’ permanent
Gov. Kevin Stitt signed HB 1276 into law, extending a statewide school cell phone restriction that began as a one-year pilot backed by Sen. Ally Seifried.
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State education secretary touts 2026 reform package
Dan Hamlin said the legislative session delivered major changes on literacy, instructional time, teacher pay, school choice, and classroom cell phone restrictions.