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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Bill adding instructional days for some Oklahoma schools heads to governor’s desk
A measure to extend the school year for certain schools advanced from the Senate Floor Monday.
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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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Oklahoma early literacy policy overhaul signed into law, includes third-grade retention
The way Oklahoma elementary students learn how to read will look different over the next two years, thanks to a bill signed by Gov. Kevin Stitt Tuesday morning.
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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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IRS flags potential excess benefit transactions at Epic Charter Schools, state criminal trial looms
Nearly four years after criminal charges were filed, Epic Charter Schools’ founders are about to learn whether they will be bound over for trial in the state’s massive racketeering and embezzlement case against them.
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Lawmakers advance bill to make Oklahoma’s statewide school cell ban permanent
A policy passed last legislative session to temporarily ban cell phones at Oklahoma schools is one step closer to becoming permanent.
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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.
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Oklahoma House advances $26 million early literacy overhaul bill with third grade retention
The Oklahoma House overwhelmingly passed a bill Monday that would overhaul the state’s literacy policy with elements like third grade retention, a multi-tiered system of supports, statewide literacy coaches and more.
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Coalition calls for $30M per year to support child care programs
Nearly 20 partners have launched a campaign to drum up local funding for child care and after-school programs facing state-level cuts.