The district added another $19 million to the final bond package to account for future inflation.
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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Changemakers: This is how Tulsa students would solve homelessness and food insecurity
Homelessness, SNAP benefits and mental health aren’t just adult problems to solve. At this semester’s Changemakers pitch nights, kids propose their own solutions.
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TPS adds funding for school buses, career readiness to $600M bond proposal
Tulsa Public Schools hopes to put the updated package before voters in April. Its board will make that decision next week.
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A ‘jewel’ for north Tulsa: TPS Parent Resource Center connects families with critical resources
TPS gave away frozen turkeys to 50 families, dinner and services to many more at its “Jingle & Mingle” event. They want even more parents to start visiting.
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Little known state law leaves millions on the table for Oklahoma schools
An underutilized state law could bring $50 million to public and private schools, while giving donors thousands in income tax credits.
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TCC moves forward with first bachelor’s degree program in school’s 55-year history
Oklahoma’s higher education officials approved a new four-year degree program in child development that could be offered in fall 2026.
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Only 3 challengers file for Tulsa area school board races. One wants to unseat a ‘controversial’ TPS board member.
In one of the county’s three competitive school board races this spring, Connie Dodson and E’Lena Ashley are running for the TPS District 4 board seat.
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Google is backing a Tulsa initiative giving badges to STEM students. Here’s how they’re expanding.
It’s similar to Eagle Scouts. Students demonstrate the skills they’ve learned in science, technology, engineering and math programs, then earn a badge to commemorate them.
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Staff picks: Flyer and Eagle picks for your Turkey Day spread
We’re an eclectic bunch at the Flyer, and so are our favorite Thanksgiving Day dishes. From traditional Puerto Rican recipes to cranberry lime pie, we’re here with some inspiration for your menu.
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Sand Springs teachers awarded $100K to dream up new passion projects
The district’s foundation surprised teachers with their annual grant awards Friday. It’s the first year they’ve hit six figures.
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TPS unveiled its $600M bond package. Explore where the money would go.
We broke down the four categories of spending TPS laid out Monday night. If approved, the district would spend big on renovations, tech and athletics.
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‘The house that Bike Club built’: New $8M cycling hub coming to west Tulsa
Bike Club’s headquarters is set to open in January, bringing cycling education to the community.