Corey Payne is involved across the community, though he rarely talks about it. He’s focused on making the most of every opportunity.
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A rare diagnosis couldn’t stop this Edison senior from mastering the violin — or pursuing a future in medicine
Senior Madison Ingram is a naturally talented musician and student who plans to study medicine. She does it all with a rare vision diagnosis.
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‘No one is ever going to take this from you’: Union celebrates its final class of adult learners
After falling student enrollment and budget cuts forced the program to close, the Union Adult Learning Center graduated 250 students Tuesday in its final commencement.
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This Memorial High School senior used JROTC to overcome trauma. He’s graduating as the program’s highest-ranked student.
Grayson Mosher climbed the ranks to battalion commander, finding confidence and mentorship along the way. He graduates this week.
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Record highs, bottom rankings: Oklahoma’s education spending gap explained
State lawmakers are touting historic education spending levels, but Oklahoma’s per-pupil spending rate is still dead last among surrounding states.
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‘We deserve it, too, to be here’: Meet students, educators making a difference in Tulsa’s Hispanic community
At the Tomás Rivera Recognition of Excellence in Education Awards, students and educators reflected on how their identities have shaped them — and their futures.
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Students complained about school meals. Now Tulsa Public Schools is ready to part ways with Aramark.
After criticism from students and board members, Tulsa Public Schools announced plans to drop Aramark and operate its own school meals program in the future.
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9 candidates are running for Oklahoma superintendent. Here’s what the job entails.
Two Democrats and seven Republicans will first head to the ballot box for the June 16 primary election.
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Riding into the future: Bike Club graduates celebrate with biggest ride of the year
The May ride from Hardesty National BMX Stadium to The Gathering Place was the final chapter of a journey that started in September.
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Leading with light: Meet the Union graduate pouring back into her community
Areliz Fierro is a worship leader at Next Gen Victory, mentor to fellow students and the soon-to-be Union graduate. She hopes to stay in Tulsa and support the Hispanic community.
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How Ariel Faulk turned motherhood into a support group for Black moms in Tulsa
Ariel Faulk created Black Moms of Tulsa as a safe space for new and experienced moms to build community and share resources.
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There is growing student concern over meals at Tulsa Public Schools. Just ask these Kendall-Whittier Elementary schoolers.
A school board member is betting his reelection on better food amid an expanding list of student complaints over meals at Tulsa Public Schools.