Good morning, Norman.

Two Route 66 documentaries are coming to Oklahoma this fall — 'Crossroads of America: Oklahoma’s Route 66' premieres on OETA at 4 p.m. today and will show in theaters in September, while 'Route 66: The Main Street of America' launches its national tour with local screenings starting Sept. 1.

Candidate Jennettie Marshall outlined her plan to support teachers and strengthen curriculum as she campaigns ahead of the November election; she emphasized her Tulsa board experience and handling large budgets and will propose an audit of the education department if elected.

The Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA) approved seven rule changes for high school sports eligibility that will take effect July 1, adjusting academic requirements and timelines for students.

The changes follow an eight-month review process and approval by 484 member schools.

Oklahoma private schools show wide tuition differences—Casady School charges $27,950 while Community Christian School in Norman charges $6,530—highlighting the varied educational options in the state.

Teacher Kimberly Smith was one of 10 nationwide winners of Simple Modern’s Stock Your School contest on Aug.

5, earning nearly $20K in supplies and grants for the new Choctaw-Nicoma Park school, which opened with water bottles and bags for teachers this year.

A new report from the Strada Education Foundation (nonprofit) shows that more than two-thirds of the local college-educated workforce is homegrown.

Lawmakers and OU will study three-year bachelor’s degree options later this spring to help boost local degree attainment.

Oklahoma wildlife are struggling with more than a month of extreme heat, with incidents such as cliff swallows leaving nests.

WildCare advises residents to set up water sources and maintain a safe distance when assisting stressed animals — using gloves if handling them.

The Oklahoma high school football season kicked off Friday, Aug.

28 with several Week 0 games statewide. In Norman, Norman North played in a local contest that energized fans ahead of the ongoing season.