Teachers at Broken Arrow, Union and Owasso shared their thoughts on Oklahoma’s ranking, state bills and literacy outcomes.
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Oklahoma Republican lawmakers condemn student ICE walkouts, want discipline for teachers involved
A group of lawmakers urged State Superintendent of Education Lindel Fields to take action on student-led protests against ICE. Fourteen lawmakers penned the open letter sent Tuesday, including Senate Education Chair Adam Pugh (R-Edmond), who is running for state superintendent. The lawmakers called the walkouts that have occurred at several school districts across the state […]
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East Tulsa speech therapist aims to break myths around raising bilingual children
Eliana Provenzano-Lewis wants to expand speech and language resources available to the city’s growing Latino community. Her next step: a new location on the eastside.
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TPS says its enrollment applications are rising as student numbers drop statewide
More than 7,000 students submitted applications in the district’s first enrollment window this year.
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Stitt bans tenure at most Oklahoma public colleges. What does that mean for Tulsa-area schools?
The executive order took aim at lifetime tenure appointments at public colleges. Many universities say their faculty will not be affected.
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Voters approve Jenks Public Schools $20.3M bond. Here’s where the money will go.
The district enrolls more than 12,600 students in the south Tulsa area. Now, Jenks will invest into athletic facilities, buses and more.
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The city touts its new office for families and youth as a success. But it’s fallen behind on its goals.
Monroe Nichols wants 15,000 kids to be on the path to economic mobility by 2030. Progress toward that goal — led by the mayor’s new office — has been slow.
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Federal lawsuit alleges a ‘culture of abuse and neglect’ for students with disabilities in Tulsa Public Schools
After a former TPS employee pleaded guilty to felony child abuse, the child’s mother has filed her second lawsuit against the district. TPS calls the claims “inflammatory.”
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Polls open Tuesday for $20.3M Jenks school bond package
More than half the package would go toward large renovation projects at Jenks Public Schools.
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From breakfast burritos to living wages: How Oklahoma is fixing attorney deserts in child welfare cases
Oklahoma’s Family Representation Advocacy Program expanded to 50 counties in February but needs $5.5 million more to reach all 77 counties. The program provides attorneys, social workers and peer mentors for parents whose children are removed by the state. Rural judges once lured lawyers with breakfast burritos.
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Nominations open for awards honoring Tulsans making a difference in Latino education
The Tomás Rivera Recognition of Excellence in Education Awards highlight high school seniors and local heroes supporting the community.
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Controversial requirements absent in Oklahoma’s new academic standards
Public comment is now open for Oklahoma’s new social studies academic standards. This year’s version is markedly different from the standards put out by former State Superintendent Ryan Walters’ administration.