Oklahoma Seeks Public Input on Social Studies Standards

OSDE opens comment period for revised academic standards following court ruling

Feb. 5, 2026 at 6:07pm

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The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) has announced a public comment period for the state's revised Academic Standards for Social Studies. The standards were updated during the 2024-2025 school year after a ruling by the Oklahoma Supreme Court, and OSDE is now seeking feedback from all interested stakeholders before finalizing the changes.

Why it matters

The academic standards for social studies curriculum play a critical role in shaping how history, civics, geography, and other social sciences are taught in Oklahoma's public schools. The public comment period allows parents, educators, and community members to provide input on the revised standards before they are officially adopted.

The details

OSDE is encouraging all interested parties to review the proposed standards and provide feedback, either as part of a review team or individually. The deadline for submitting comments is February 18, 2026. The feedback collected will be evaluated by OSDE and an executive committee as part of the standards revision process.

  • The standards were revised during the 2024–2025 school year.
  • The public comment period is now open and will close on February 18, 2026.

The players

Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE)

The state agency responsible for overseeing public education in Oklahoma, including setting academic standards for various subjects.

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What’s next

After the public comment period closes, OSDE and the executive committee will review the feedback and finalize the revised Oklahoma Academic Standards for Social Studies.

The takeaway

The public comment period on Oklahoma's social studies standards is an important opportunity for parents, educators, and community members to shape the curriculum that will be taught in the state's public schools. Their input will help ensure the standards reflect the needs and values of the local community.