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Literacy Fun Walk & Born Learning Trail Ribbon Cutting at War Memorial Park

by Ponca City Now
Join United Way for a fun, family-friendly event celebrating literacy, learning, and healthy communities! The Literacy Fun Walk is designed to encourage reading and support literacy efforts across Kay County while bringing families together for an engaging outdoor experience. Literacy Fun Walk & Born Learning Trail Ribbon Cutting Saturday, April 11, 2026 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM War... Read More.

Bill Restoring Eighth-Grade Literacy Requirement for Driver Licenses Passes Policy Committee

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation restoring the eighth-grade literacy requirement to receive a driving permit has passed its first committee. House Bill 4153, authored by Rep. Toni Hasenbeck, R-Elgin, would require minors applying for an Oklahoma driver license to demonstrate an eighth-grade reading level by passing the statewide reading assessment prior being issued a permit. Under... Read More.

Speaker Kyle Hilbert Files Legislation to Give Oklahoma One of the Strongest Early Literacy Laws in the Country

by Ponca City Now
OKLAHOMA CITY – Speaker of the House Kyle Hilbert, R-Bristow, has filed legislation to strengthen Oklahoma’s Strong Readers Act, reinforcing the state’s commitment to ensuring every child can read at or above grade level by the end of third grade. “Reading is not optional, it is foundational,” Speaker Hilbert said. “If a child cannot read,... Read More.
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New literacy push aims to lift Oklahoma’s education and workforce rankings

by News 6
Oklahoma’s largest business organization is calling for sweeping changes to help the state climb out of the bottom of national education and workforce rankings. The State Chamber of Oklahoma is promoting its Oklahoma Competes plan, a long term strategy modeled after Mississippi’s well known literacy turnaround. Business leaders say Oklahoma’s future workforce depends on stronger... Read More.