This press release was issued by J. Kevin Stitt, Office of the Governor, State of Oklahoma.

Oklahoma City, OK (January 29, 2026) — National School Choice Week exists to empower families by raising awareness of the school options available to them. In recognition of National School Choice Week, Oklahoma is pleased to announce a new partnership with GreatSchools.org, the nation’s leading nonprofit school information site, to develop a comprehensive Oklahoma School Choice Hub. This new hub will serve as a family-friendly resource designed to help families find the best public and private schools for their children.

Expecting to launch later this spring, the School Choice Hub will allow families to:

• Explore public and private school options, including district-run public schools, charter schools, and private schools.
• Access clear information about scholarships and tax credits for private school tuition and fees.
• Learn about specialized school programs, such as career and technical education, STEM, classical education, and faith-based options.
• Discover community-based learning programs from local libraries

“Families need clear information about the schools available to them,” said Secretary of Education Daniel Hamlin, who is helping to lead the effort. “Some families don’t know that Oklahoma has scholarship and tax credit programs that they can use to send their children to private schools, much less how to apply for these funds. The new hub is going to help us address this problem.”

“Parents have more choices than ever, and that can be overwhelming. We’re here to demystify those choices so every parent can confidently pursue a great education for their child,” said Jon Deane, CEO of GreatSchools. “For over 25 years, Oklahomans have trusted GreatSchools.org to provide high-quality education information. This partnership allows us to take that one step further, helping families discover the right fit for their child, wherever that may be.”

GreatSchools is a nationally recognized nonprofit that helps more than 40 million American families each year make confident, informed decisions about their child’s education. By partnering with GreatSchools, Oklahoma aims to ensure that all families have access to high-quality information when considering schools for their children.

On January 29, GreatSchools CEO Jon Deane will attend a community event (3:30-6:00 PM) at Dove South High School in Oklahoma City to answer questions and gather feedback on proposed plans for Oklahoma’s School Choice Hub. For media inquiries, please contact pr@greatschools.org.

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About GreatSchools:
GreatSchools is the leading nonprofit providing high-quality information that supports parents pursuing a great education for their child, schools striving for excellence, and communities working to diminish inequities in education. We are the only national organization that collects and analyzes data from all 51 state departments of education and the federal government to provide analysis, insights, and school quality ratings for parents, partners, researchers, and policymakers. Nearly half of all K–12 families visit GreatSchools’ award-winning website annually to learn about schools in their area, explore research insights, and access thousands of free, evidence-based parenting resources to support their child’s learning and well-being. Learn more at GreatSchools.org and join us on LinkedIn, X (formerly Twitter), and Facebook.