The district has also seen an increase in English language learners since 2015.
Author Archives: Angelica Perez
Angelica Perez is the Eastside and La Semana reporter, where she focuses on Tulsa’s Latino communities in partnership with the bilingual newspaper La Semana del Sur. Angelica is featured weekly on Que Buena Tulsa, a local Spanish-language radio station. Angelica’s journalism career began when she joined the yearbook staff at her high school. Since then, Angelica has served as the editor-in-chief of the University of Texas at Arlington’s collegiate newspaper, The Shorthorn, and interned at The Dallas Morning News and NPR affiliate KERA. Before moving to Tulsa, she reported for the Houston Landing, spearheading the newspaper’s Spanish language taskforce.
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These charts show how Tulsa Public Schools’ student population has changed since 2015
While Latino and multiracial enrollment in TPS has risen, white and African American student enrollment has declined.
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What can you find in east Tulsa’s Global District? Here’s everything you need to know.
Founded in 2020, the Tulsa Global District aims to improve the quality of life and highlight the multicultural community of east Tulsa.
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East Tulsa’s new Dragon Trail blends exercise, art and Asian American culture
The walking and biking trail honors the Asian American and Pacific Islander community through dragon-inspired storytelling.
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Need help preparing for your citizenship application? Here are some options in Tulsa.
These organizations can help residents practice for the interview and exam, among other steps of the naturalization process.
Posted inLa Semana
Here’s where you can learn English for free or at a low cost in Tulsa
There are multiple resources across town to help people learn English as a second language.
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Oklahoma ranks No. 2 in the U.S. for most at-risk youth. Here’s why.
Oklahomans between 18-24 are struggling with educational achievement and access to activities. Resources are available in Tulsa.
Posted inLa Semana
Who represents you in east Tulsa? Find your local, state leaders and how to reach them.
From Tulsa City Hall to the Oklahoma State Capitol, we rounded up everyone who represents the people of east Tulsa.
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Five years in, east Tulsa arts hub faces uncertain future
Art House Tulsa has one less leader and questions about its studio space and long-term funding. But its mission continues.
Posted inThe Oklahoma Eagle
Tulsans avoided Hunter Park after reported sexual assault. After arrest, they’re going back.
Katie Dixon and her family were once regular visitors to Hunter Park. That changed when Dixon saw the news of an alleged rape in August at the south Tulsa park.