New state partnership uses AI-powered guided search to help parents navigate one of the country’s most expansive school choice landscapes
Oakland, CA (May 5, 2026) — Oklahoma has built one of the most robust school choice ecosystems in the country — fueled in part by the state’s Parental Choice Tax Credit, which puts dollars directly in families’ hands to pursue the right fit for their child. But navigating this new landscape can be challenging as options are spread across different providers and scholarship eligibility rules vary, leaving families uncertain where to start.
Today, that changes. The Oklahoma School Choice Hub powered by GreatSchools is a first-of-its-kind state partnership designed to give Oklahoma families a single, trustworthy destination to explore their options, understand the financial aid available to them, and find a school or program that’s the right fit.
“I want Oklahoma to be the best state for education, and that starts with giving families the opportunity to choose the best school for their child,” said Governor Kevin Stitt. “We need to ensure those choices are easy to find and parents understand the resources available to them. The School Choice Hub puts that information in one place, and I’m proud that Oklahoma is leading the way.”
The hub pairs GreatSchools’ new AI-powered guided search feature with Oklahoma-specific content, including a financial estimator that helps families understand available scholarship and tax credit programs. Rather than sorting schools by distance or ratings alone, guided search connects families with learning options that match their child’s unique needs.
“Oklahoma’s families have more school options than ever, but more options don’t automatically mean easier decisions,” said Secretary of Education Daniel Hamlin. “This hub gives parents clear, trustworthy information that they need to make the most of those options, and that’s good for families and good for schools.”
Families can use the hub to explore public, charter, and private school options; learn about specialized programs, including career and technical education, STEM, classical, and faith-based schools; access scholarship and tax credit information; and discover community-based learning opportunities from local libraries.
The Oklahoma launch represents the first fully built-out implementation of a state partnership model that GreatSchools plans to expand to additional states, bringing together guided search, state-specific data, and localized financial tools in a single experience tailored to each state’s unique landscape.
“We’ve spent more than 25 years helping families navigate school decisions — a process that has only become more complex as options have expanded,” said Jon Deane, CEO of GreatSchools. “Oklahoma is showing what can happen when a state invests in connecting parents to those options. We’re eager to bring this personalized search to more families, helping them shift from asking, ‘what schools are near me?’ to ‘what’s possible for my child?’.”
The Oklahoma School Choice Hub is now live at greatschools.org/discover/oklahoma.
Secretary Daniel Hamlin and Jon Deane are available for media interviews.
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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.
