The state’s largest charter school nearly ended last school year in a budget shortfall. Emails reveal some answers, but raise more questions.
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Through new children’s book, father-son duo work to bridge gap between deaf and hearing kids
University of Tulsa basketball player KJ Martin Jr. became fluent in sign language at an early age. By publishing “Kasey’s Outdoor Adventure,” he hopes others will do the same.
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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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Rural Oklahoma backpack program encourages kids to learn about invasive species
Backpacks filled with bug nets, nature journals and other activities are available across Oklahoma as part of the Rural Library Backpack Program.
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Lawmakers hope to bring ‘Mississippi Miracle’ to Oklahoma classrooms through proposed legislation
After Mississippi students climbed from 49th to ninth nationally in literacy, some Oklahoma lawmakers want to replicate Mississippi’s strategy.
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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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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.
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Early Oklahoma bills focus on protecting taxpayers, investing in schools and excluding immigrants
Bill filing for Oklahoma’s 2026 legislative session began in earnest early this month, and more than 100 new laws have already been proposed.
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How five years and $250M of drone investments are preparing Tulsa students for takeoff
More young Tulsans are taking advantage of the city’s autonomous vehicle training. Tech leaders hope jobs will follow.