From data science to nursing and education, workforce demands are leading the changes. Tulsa Community College-goers will have to wait for its first bachelor’s program.
Category: Schools & Families
Posted inSchools & Families
School’s out for summer, but homework is back at Tulsa Public Schools
Beyond voluntary take-home work, Oklahoma’s largest public school district is revamping summer programs for elementary and middle schoolers.
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Candidates running for office can use campaign funds to cover childcare, but few do
The Oklahoma Ethics Commission in 2024 approved allowing candidates and officeholders to use campaign funds to cover the cost of dependent care.
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School budgets 101: Where the money comes from, where it goes and how it changes through the year
Come July 1, school districts have preliminary budgets set for the next year. It’s a moving target that gets recalculated as more data comes in. We dig into how it all works.
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3 agencies are expanding adult education options in Tulsa area as Union closes its center
YWCA Tulsa, Family & Children’s Services and Central Tech plan to take up the mantle of supporting adult English learners and Tulsans pursuing their high school diploma.
Posted inCulture
This Tulsan creates space for fathers to be ‘courageous’ — and find community
Founded in 2020, Birthright Living Legacy hosts meetups for dads to discuss how to build relationships with their children and navigate the pressures of masculinity.
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Tulsa teens are struggling to find jobs. They’re facing a nationwide trend.
There are still traditional entry-level summer jobs in Tulsa, but job seekers say they are becoming harder to secure.
Posted inGovernment
State superintendent race: An upset from Marshall and a runoff between Franklin and Taylor
Jennettie Marshall won the Democratic nomination in an upset while Robert Franklin and James Taylor will meet again in the August runoff. Both races bore surprises by night’s end.
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Where to find family food support across the Tulsa metro this summer
Dozens of school sites and other organizations provide food and meal assistance to residents of all ages. Use this resource guide to find a site near you.
Posted inYour Money
Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma is grappling with record fuel costs as it races to feed kids this summer
Demand for free food is higher than ever for Oklahoma families. So are the fuel costs for organizations trying to meet the need.
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State superintendent candidates debate how to improve Oklahoma education rankings, teacher wages
Robert Franklin and state Sen. Adam Pugh took the stage in Tulsa to discuss their plans for the agency, which experienced turmoil under predecessor Ryan Walters.
Posted inResource Guides
Make a splash with this Tulsa swimming guide: Where to find open pools and free swim lessons
YWCA Tulsa is back with its swim lessons for Hispanic children, while city and neighborhood pools are open to the public for summer.