YWCA Tulsa, Family & Children’s Services and Central Tech plan to take up the mantle of supporting adult English learners and Tulsans pursuing their high school diploma.
Author Archives: Anna Colletto
Anna first began reporting on education at the Columbia Missourian and KBIA-FM, where she earned national awards for her stories, then worked as a city editor and news anchor. She has contributed to the Minnesota Star Tribune, Texas Tribune and Cincinnati Magazine, and was an investigative researcher for Caleb Gayle with the Watchdog Writers Group. Anna is a proud graduate of the University of Missouri where she served as the editor-in-chief of The Maneater, the university’s student newspaper. She attributes her passion for education to her family’s extensive work in the field. Anna is committed to revealing the inequities, aspirations and strengths of Tulsa’s education system — while providing useful and inclusive news.
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Tulsa teens are struggling to find jobs. They’re facing a nationwide trend.
There are still traditional entry-level summer jobs in Tulsa, but job seekers say they are becoming harder to secure.
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State superintendent race: An upset from Marshall and a runoff between Franklin and Taylor
Jennettie Marshall won the Democratic nomination in an upset while Robert Franklin and James Taylor will meet again in the August runoff. Both races bore surprises by night’s end.
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Where to find family food support across the Tulsa metro this summer
Dozens of school sites and other organizations provide food and meal assistance to residents of all ages. Use this resource guide to find a site near you.
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Upcoming budget for Tulsa Public Schools expects shortfall, forgets preschoolers
The district anticipates a shortfall of around $13 million, affecting its carryover fund for core expenses throughout the school year.
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‘A prayer answered’: Tulsa Public Schools approves plan to bring school meals in-house
Lisa Griffin, a longtime Oklahoma child nutrition leader, will help TPS make the transition in-house. Her appointment drew tears from cafeteria staff.
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Tulsa Public Schools hired a third-party firm to help with the budget deficit. It told them to close schools.
TPS hired a third-party firm to look closely at staffing amid a multimillion-dollar budget shortfall. Among its recommendations are plans to merge or close underenrolled schools.
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My Brother’s Keeper helped this KIPP Tulsa senior’s confidence skyrocket
Corey Payne is involved across the community, though he rarely talks about it. He’s focused on making the most of every opportunity.
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A rare diagnosis couldn’t stop this Edison senior from mastering the violin — or pursuing a future in medicine
Senior Madison Ingram is a naturally talented musician and student who plans to study medicine. She does it all with a rare vision diagnosis.
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‘No one is ever going to take this from you’: Union celebrates its final class of adult learners
After falling student enrollment and budget cuts forced the program to close, the Union Adult Learning Center graduated 250 students Tuesday in its final commencement.
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Will Rogers is heading back to the silver screen with help from AI in movie filmed at his namesake school in Tulsa
Tulsa Public Schools approved filming at Will Rogers High School in May and June. The adaptation will showcase Native Oklahoman history, with support from the Cherokee Film Commission.
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This Memorial High School senior used JROTC to overcome trauma. He’s graduating as the program’s highest-ranked student.
Grayson Mosher climbed the ranks to battalion commander, finding confidence and mentorship along the way. He graduates this week.