The handbook, part of a nationwide effort, is digital and completely free. Organizers say they are working to print physical copies in early 2026.
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Oklahoma child care group sues DHS over cuts to subsidies for school-age children
Providers say they won’t survive cuts made by the Oklahoma Department of Human Services (DHS) to child care subsidies for school-age children.
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Changemakers: This is how Tulsa students would solve homelessness and food insecurity
Homelessness, SNAP benefits and mental health aren’t just adult problems to solve. At this semester’s Changemakers pitch nights, kids propose their own solutions.
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OU researchers propose solution to Indian Health Service underfunding
The federal government has a trust responsibility to fund Indigenous health care. But the Indian Health Service (IHS) has long been underfunded by it.
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Two Tulsa technical colleges on receiving end of $16M gift from MacKenzie Scott
The money, part of Scott’s $7.1 billion in donations in 2025, will be used for skills-based program development, technology updates and expanded student services.
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Tulsa youth saw mental health issues spike after COVID. This program aims to address that.
The isolation of the COVID-19 pandemic did little favors for Tulsa’s youth. A federally-funded program is working to improve outcomes.
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TPS adds funding for school buses, career readiness to $600M bond proposal
Tulsa Public Schools hopes to put the updated package before voters in April. Its board will make that decision next week.
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A ‘jewel’ for north Tulsa: TPS Parent Resource Center connects families with critical resources
TPS gave away frozen turkeys to 50 families, dinner and services to many more at its “Jingle & Mingle” event. They want even more parents to start visiting.
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Little known state law leaves millions on the table for Oklahoma schools
An underutilized state law could bring $50 million to public and private schools, while giving donors thousands in income tax credits.
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Oklahoma doles out Blue Ribbons after federal education officials suspend national award
Oklahoma’s State Department of Education is bringing back Blue Ribbon Awards for schools after the Trump administration took them away.
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TCC moves forward with first bachelor’s degree program in school’s 55-year history
Oklahoma’s higher education officials approved a new four-year degree program in child development that could be offered in fall 2026.
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Only 3 challengers file for Tulsa area school board races. One wants to unseat a ‘controversial’ TPS board member.
In one of the county’s three competitive school board races this spring, Connie Dodson and E’Lena Ashley are running for the TPS District 4 board seat.