The federal government shutdown has child care providers tightening their wallets and potentially taking drastic measures.
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You will soon have more bachelor’s degree options in Tulsa. Here’s why.
After years of transfer requirements and course restrictions, Tulsa’s college-bound students will soon have more choices.
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Tulsa-area families seeking alternative child care options due to government shutdown
The government shutdown forced C.A.R.D. Head Start to close for the time being. Now, families are looking for answers.
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10K Tulsa kids get the chance to be CEO for the day. Soon, that number will grow.
Junior Achievement of Oklahoma is doubling its capacity in Tulsa, giving more 4-12th graders the chance to build financial literacy skills.
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Oklahoma’s reigning high school football champs are winning at NIL too. How Bixby athletes are making extra cash.
After its seventh straight football championship, Bixby is one of the state’s first prep programs with a NIL partnership.
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The White House gutted a federal office overseeing special education. Those layoffs could impact Oklahoma schools.
Turmoil in the Department of Education is stirring up panic for many Oklahoma families. For now, special education protections are left to the states.
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TPS superintendent lays out progress since taking office, but the district is still falling short of its goals
Ebony Johnson stepped into the role two years ago. Since then, TPS is seeing small improvements in literacy and its relationship with the state.
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State testing will continue in Oklahoma despite Walters’ earlier proclamation
Despite question marks raised in August, Oklahoma students will take standardized tests at the end of the school year.
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40K reasons to care about Tulsa Public Schools’ new five-year plan
TPS wants input on its spring 2026 bond and new strategic plan. Here’s what it could mean for students, staff and families.
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Oklahoma Board of Education approves $4 billion budget ask for next year
The Oklahoma State Board of Education approved a $4 billion budget request for Fiscal Year 2027 on Thursday. The proposed budget has a few key differences from last year’s — consistent with the new state superintendent’s priorities.
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Oklahoma Latino lawmakers are bringing high schoolers to the capitol. Here’s how to apply.
Applications are open for students and mentors to participate in the free, one-day Youth Leadership Summit in November.
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This is ground zero in the conservative quest for more patriotic and Christian public schools
Oklahoma has spent years reshaping public schools to integrate lessons about Jesus and encourage pride in America’s history. By the time the second Trump administration began espousing its “America First” agenda, Oklahoma had been there, done that.