2+ day, 19+ hour ago   (417+ words) A new report shows that 42,012 students are using the Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit (PCTC) program in the ongoing school year with a majority coming from low-income or middle-class families. But the program’s benefits are not limited to the children…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago   (490+ words) By: Journal Record Staff//September 10, 2026// – Lynn Institute has rebranded as Lynn Community Impact after 29 years. – Lisa Buck is leading the organization as president and CEO. – The nonprofit focuses on education, gardening and community engagement. OKLAHOMA CITY — The Lynn Institute has…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago   (155+ words) By: Journal Record Staff//September 10, 2026// – Ruth Ray Jackson introduced the Lead Boldly initiative for students. – The university is developing a new strategic plan ahead of its 2027 expiration. LANGSTON — Langston University President Ruth Ray Jackson outlined leadership, service and institutional priorities…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago   (149+ words) By: Journal Record Staff//September 10, 2026// COTTON COUNTY — Rabbit Creek School has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places for its significance as a two-room schoolhouse constructed during the Works Progress Administration era. The school, located at the intersection…...

4+ day, 2+ hour ago   (234+ words) By: Journal Record Staff//September 9, 2026// OKLAHOMA CITY — The state’s largest and longest-running oil and natural gas event returns Oct. 15 at the OKC Fairgrounds Bennett Event Center for its 29th year. This year’s expo will feature more than 300 exhibitors, ranging from small…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago   (275+ words) By: Journal Record Staff//September 9, 2026// OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma City Police Department‘s Youth Engagement Council will begin its 2026-27 school year with a session Sept. 24 at U.S. Grant High School. The session will run from 5 to 6:30 p.m. and…...

5+ day, 4+ hour ago   (223+ words) By: Journal Record Staff//September 8, 2026// OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City‘s minority chambers and community partners will host a nonpartisan civic engagement event Oct. 1 focused on voter education, candidate interaction and connections among the city’s diverse communities. United Voices, United Votes…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (423+ words) – OU, OSU and Rogers State approved four three-year degree programs. – The programs range from 90 to 103 credit hours. – Accreditation is expected before the programs launch in fall 2027. By fall 2027, three Oklahoma universities are set to offer the state’s first-ever three-year bachelor’s…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (258+ words) SHAWNEE — Nearly 2,400 educators from 21 public school districts gathered Aug. 28 at Firelake Arena in Shawnee for the Avedis Foundation’s ninth annual Celebrate Educators event. The annual event provides free professional development for teachers, support staff and administrators in the foundation’s service…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (183+ words) By: Journal Record Staff//September 1, 2026// OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence is now accepting nominations for the Medal for Excellence, one of the state’s most prestigious teaching honors, recognizing public school educators for their passion, innovation and impact on…...