School districts across the Tulsa metro are extending closures into Tuesday as record-low temperatures continue after the weekend’s winter storm.
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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Here’s the status on Tulsa-area schools and universities Friday as the storm approaches
Most school districts across the Tulsa metro are open for in-person learning Friday, but some are dismissing early.
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We asked, you answered: Here are 13 ways to spend snow days in Tulsa
Between shoveling the driveway and checking the pipes, city residents are brainstorming ways to pass the time indoors. Here’s what they suggested.
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50th no more: Oklahoma lawmakers target sweeping education reforms in upcoming session
Oklahoma lawmakers flooded the upcoming legislative session with dozens of bills focused on improving the state’s education system.
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TPS enrollment is open for 2026-27 school year. Here’s what you need to know.
To transfer within TPS or join the district, students must go through an enrollment process. We break down who is required to enroll and what documents are needed.
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Parents or not, Tulsa PTAs need more volunteers. Here’s how to get involved.
PTA members at Union and TPS say parent engagement continues to lag post-pandemic. Here’s why they want you to join.
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Meet Emily Wade, a Union special education teacher who’s not afraid of a challenge
Emily Wade is one of four special education teachers honored by Union Public Schools in Tulsa this year.
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These young Tulsans were homeless teens. Now they’re on the other side of it, sharing how they found help and hope.
The number of youth experiencing homelessness in Tulsa is on the rise. We spoke to four about what it’s like to be unhoused — and find your footing again.
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Holiday Replay: Inside Oklahoma’s multimillion dollar STEM investment
Oklahoma is betting big on STEM — for the state and its schools. This series dives into the dollars and the promise of a high-tech future.
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Then and now: See how Tulsa’s streets have changed through the decades
Curious what Tulsa looked like over the past century? We’ve recreated archival photos from the Museum of Tulsa History across the city’s current landscape.
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Holiday Replay: ‘The house that Bike Club built.’ New $8M cycling hub coming to west Tulsa
For the past 12 school years, Bike Club has helped build confidence through cycling for thousands of Tulsa Public Schools students.
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TCC gave $500K to students beyond Tulsa County lines this fall through new scholarship
A new parallel program to Tulsa Achieves is covering tuition and fees for nearly 100 students who graduated from Tulsa-area high schools.