Nearly 20 partners have launched a campaign to drum up local funding for child care and after-school programs facing state-level cuts.
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Owasso fourth grader heads to national academic competition
Drew Carter is heading to a national academic competition in Florida, the only student from his school in Owasso to qualify.
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Behind the scenes of state testing for Tulsa elementary and middle schoolers. But first, a parade.
From third through eighth grade, all Oklahoma students take an English language arts and math assessment each year as required by federal law.
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The Tulsa Public Schools $609M bond is a go. Here’s what comes next.
More than 80% of voters supported the TPS bond Tuesday, but spending that money will be a long process.
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Oklahoma bill to increase instructional days for certain schools moves closer to finish line
A bill to raise the number of instructional days at certain Oklahoma schools is getting closer to becoming law.
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Tulsans go all-in on $609M school bond but say no to re-electing board member. Here are the results.
Amens, hell yeahs and cheers rippled through a crowd of TPS staff and supporters at the watch party as the votes rolled in. Voters passed each proposition with at least 80% support.
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Tulsa Public Schools is setting new records for graduation readiness. It’s years in the making.
Nearly 57% of the district’s high schoolers are on track for a college and career readiness diploma — well above the goal TPS set years in advance.
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Jenks student places second in contest for documentary on food insecurity under Trump
A Jenks High School student is getting national recognition for her documentary on food insecurity exacerbated by new Trump Administration policies.
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With early voting underway, Mayor Nichols adds his support to the $609M TPS bond
The majority of bond funds, if passed, would go toward building renovations, safety improvements, new technology and student programs at TPS.
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TCC program serving low-income, first-generation students braces for potential Trump cuts
Oklahoma has eight centers funded by federal TRIO grants that help students get to college. They’ll face steep competition for federal support next year.
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From outdoor adventures to classroom learning: Your guide to summer camps in and around Tulsa
Summer is approaching and registration for camps is getting underway. Find somewhere for your kid to go by checking out our guide.
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These 4 women are shaping the future of east Tulsa. Here’s how.
As Women’s History Month wraps up, we highlight four women who are connecting communities through their work with students and neighbors.