https://oej.scholasticahq.com/ The Oklahoma Education Journal publishes features on education research, policy, and practice. en Tue, 04 Nov 2025 07:54:00 -0600 Modern States offers fully subsidized early college credit courses available online. This study examines Oklahoma’s participation in Modern States as well as student performance in the program. https://oej.scholasticahq.com/article/146343-are-oklahoma-s-students-taking-advantage-of-free-college-credit https://oej.scholasticahq.com/article/146343-are-oklahoma-s-students-taking-advantage-of-free-college-credit Sun, 02 Nov 2025 07:56:00 -0600 This year Dr. Jessie M. Wright’s dissertation has been recognized as OEJ's Outstanding Dissertation of the Year. https://oej.scholasticahq.com/article/146340-relationships-at-a-distance-secondary-teachers-approaches-to-building-community-in-online-settings https://oej.scholasticahq.com/article/146340-relationships-at-a-distance-secondary-teachers-approaches-to-building-community-in-online-settings Mon, 27 Oct 2025 18:32:00 -0500 Fall, 2025 https://oej.scholasticahq.com/article/146353-from-the-editor-s-desk https://oej.scholasticahq.com/article/146353-from-the-editor-s-desk Mon, 27 Oct 2025 18:12:00 -0500 In this commentary, Summer Foster argues that Oklahoma should invest in SEL programs. https://oej.scholasticahq.com/article/146342-investing-in-oklahoma-s-future-why-social-emotional-learning-deserves-our-full-support https://oej.scholasticahq.com/article/146342-investing-in-oklahoma-s-future-why-social-emotional-learning-deserves-our-full-support Mon, 27 Oct 2025 18:01:00 -0500 Generative artificial intelligence is reshaping the American workforce faster than any previous technological disruption. Sommers argues that CTE programs must adapt to an AI-transformed labor market. https://oej.scholasticahq.com/article/146347-preparing-students-for-the-ai-economy-why-soft-skills-must-be-central-to-cte https://oej.scholasticahq.com/article/146347-preparing-students-for-the-ai-economy-why-soft-skills-must-be-central-to-cte Mon, 27 Oct 2025 17:57:00 -0500 Advanced math alternatives to calculus may not only help students build high-demand skills in today’s data-driven economy but also expand access to advanced math in Oklahoma's high schools. https://oej.scholasticahq.com/article/146345-the-calculus-course-correction-new-advanced-math-pathways-for-oklahoma-s-students https://oej.scholasticahq.com/article/146345-the-calculus-course-correction-new-advanced-math-pathways-for-oklahoma-s-students Mon, 27 Oct 2025 17:24:00 -0500 As this year’s Oklahoma Teacher of the Year, Melissa Evon will spend the 2025-2026 school year serving as “Ambassador of Teaching” for the state. https://oej.scholasticahq.com/article/146338-from-the-classroom-to-the-capitol-my-oklahoma-education-journey https://oej.scholasticahq.com/article/146338-from-the-classroom-to-the-capitol-my-oklahoma-education-journey Wed, 01 Oct 2025 08:33:00 -0500 Fall, 2025 https://oej.scholasticahq.com/article/146663-table-of-contents https://oej.scholasticahq.com/article/146663-table-of-contents Mon, 12 May 2025 11:55:00 -0500 How can the Science of Reading inform early literacy instruction in Oklahoma. https://oej.scholasticahq.com/article/137983-the-science-of-reading-what-is-it-and-how-does-it-inform-literacy-instruction https://oej.scholasticahq.com/article/137983-the-science-of-reading-what-is-it-and-how-does-it-inform-literacy-instruction Mon, 12 May 2025 10:22:00 -0500 Oklahomans show support for cell phone bans, a 180-day school year, and performance pay for teachers. https://oej.scholasticahq.com/article/137077-results-of-the-2025-oklahoma-education-poll https://oej.scholasticahq.com/article/137077-results-of-the-2025-oklahoma-education-poll