The Straight A State

Working in Oklahoma’s Education Industry

If you’re looking to set up the next generation for success, Oklahoma is the place to move. In the K-12 arena, districts are making waves with innovative instruction approaches and standout academic performance. At the higher education level, heavyweights like the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University offer an impressive array of programs and research opportunities. If you’re eager to make an impact in a tight-knit community, Oklahoma schools are ready to be your champion. 

269,000+ Education Jobs

512 K-12 School Districts

25 Colleges & Universities

Major Players

  • University of Oklahoma
  • Oklahoma State University
  • Epic Charter Schools
  • Oklahoma CareerTech
  • Tulsa Public Schools
  • Oklahoma City Public Schools
  • Edmond Public Schools
  • Moore Public Schools
  • Norman Public Schools
  • Union Public Schools
  • Jenks Public Schools
  • Tulsa Community College
  • University of Central Oklahoma

Names to Know

Photo by Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education​

Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education

As the coordinating body of Oklahoma’s 25 colleges and universities, the State Regents play a pivotal role in shaping public higher education. Not only do they set strategic policies and manage funding, they also offer a wealth of resources for K-12 educators too. Among their standout initiatives are premier financial aid programs like GEAR UP and Oklahoma’s Promise.

Epic Charter Schools

If you’re looking to go remote, moving to Oklahoma puts one of the largest public virtual charter schools in reach. Epic Charter Schools offers tuition-free online learning, with one-on-one personalized instruction from an Oklahoma-certified teacher. The system currently serves over 30,000 students across the state. 

Booker T. Washington High School

You’ll find one of the top high schools in America in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The Blue Ribbon School offers 25 Advanced Placement courses and is one of only two high schools in the state to offer the International Baccalaureate Diploma and the only to offer the IB Middle Years Programme. 

Oklahoma CareerTech

Oklahoma is home to the best vocational and technical education system in the nation, with over 60 campuses statewide. You’ll join a network of educators dedicated to hands-on, skills-based training for the most in-demand fields. From welding to nursing to IT, Oklahoma CareerTech instructors are at the frontline of the future workforce.

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