Fewer Oklahoma families will qualify for child care help in 2026 — and funding is already dropping. Tulsa’s neighborhood providers are feeling the squeeze.
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Another snow day: Here’s the latest on Tulsa-area school closures and remote learning days
School districts across the Tulsa metro are extending closures into Tuesday as record-low temperatures continue after the weekend’s winter storm.
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These Tulsa-area schools and universities are closed Monday for inclement weather
We are updating this story as schools announce their plans for Monday following the snowy weekend.
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New Oklahoma education leadership boots Walters’ U.S. Naturalization Test requirement for teachers
The Oklahoma State Board of Education approved a slate of administrative rules at its Thursday meeting, including one that would remove a requirement for incoming Oklahoma teachers to take the U.S. Naturalization Test for certification.
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Here’s the status on Tulsa-area schools and universities Friday as the storm approaches
Most school districts across the Tulsa metro are open for in-person learning Friday, but some are dismissing early.
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We asked, you answered: Here are 13 ways to spend snow days in Tulsa
Between shoveling the driveway and checking the pipes, city residents are brainstorming ways to pass the time indoors. Here’s what they suggested.
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Muskogee woman helps families celebrate with birthday packages: ‘It lifts the kids’ hearts’
What began as a small act of kindness has grown into a community effort to make sure children across Muskogee feel celebrated, even when families are struggling.
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In a match of top programs in the state, Booker T.’s boys’ basketball team falls to Millwood
Booker T., No. 1 in 5A, took on Millwood, No. 1 in 3A, with historic legacies on both sides.
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50th no more: Oklahoma lawmakers target sweeping education reforms in upcoming session
Oklahoma lawmakers flooded the upcoming legislative session with dozens of bills focused on improving the state’s education system.
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TPS enrollment is open for 2026-27 school year. Here’s what you need to know.
To transfer within TPS or join the district, students must go through an enrollment process. We break down who is required to enroll and what documents are needed.
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Epic investigation finds poor budgeting, but no misappropriated money
A forensic investigation of the finances at Epic Charter School found poor budgeting, grossly overestimated enrollment and a lack of oversight from the school’s superintendent and governing board.
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Oklahoma DHS to reduce child care subsidy payments, income eligibility
Oklahoma Human Services (DHS) announced upcoming changes to child care subsidy eligibility Wednesday after it received partial federal funding.