After criticism from students and board members, Tulsa Public Schools announced plans to drop Aramark and operate its own school meals program in the future.
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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9 candidates are running for Oklahoma superintendent. Here’s what the job entails.
Two Democrats and seven Republicans will first head to the ballot box for the June 16 primary election.
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Leading with light: Meet the Union graduate pouring back into her community
Areliz Fierro is a worship leader at Next Gen Victory, mentor to fellow students and the soon-to-be Union graduate. She hopes to stay in Tulsa and support the Hispanic community.
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There is growing student concern over meals at Tulsa Public Schools. Just ask these Kendall-Whittier Elementary schoolers.
A school board member is betting his reelection on better food amid an expanding list of student complaints over meals at Tulsa Public Schools.
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After 12-hour session, Tulsa school board rejects proposal to cut special education staff
The proposed reduction would have netted 12 fewer positions to save around $800,000. Emotional speeches from longtime employees swayed the board Friday.
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Then vs. now: See how Tulsa’s stretch of Route 66 has changed over time
Explore how the Mother Road has transformed over the years, just in time for the centennial celebrations in May.
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Millions of federal dollars support low-income students in Tulsa County. Here’s how schools spend it.
For six decades, Title I grants have helped more low-income families succeed academically. We break down how the millions of dollars are used across Tulsa County schools.
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A new director for Tulsa’s children and youth may be headed for city hall
To lead the Office of Children, Youth and Families into year two, Mayor Monroe Nichols wants to redirect funds from ImpactTulsa to a single leader.
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Oklahoma brings back third-grade retention. Here’s how Tulsa schools could be impacted.
Third graders who score at the lowest level on reading tests will be required to repeat the grade starting in the 2027-28 school year. Tulsa districts are already preparing.
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Aspiring to teach? Here’s how to secure a provisional certificate in Oklahoma.
The multi-year pathway to teaching can be intimidating without a college degree. Here’s how to find your way to the classroom and where to get support.
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Oklahoma’s ‘fragile’ child care system is at a funding cliff and Tulsa child care centers shift into survival mode
As pandemic-era funding dries up and state subsidies shrink, Tulsa’s child care providers are warning families to prepare for what comes next.
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E’Lena Ashley’s legal battle against Tulsa Public Schools moves to state Supreme Court
Connie Dodson’s first school board meeting largely covered ongoing litigation against the district — including her predecessor’s multi-year lawsuit.