Third graders who score at the lowest level on reading tests will be required to repeat the grade starting in the 2027-28 school year. Tulsa districts are already preparing.
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E’Lena Ashley’s legal battle against Tulsa Public Schools moves to state Supreme Court
Connie Dodson’s first school board meeting largely covered ongoing litigation against the district — including her predecessor’s multi-year lawsuit.
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Behind the scenes of state testing for Tulsa elementary and middle schoolers. But first, a parade.
From third through eighth grade, all Oklahoma students take an English language arts and math assessment each year as required by federal law.
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The Tulsa Public Schools $609M bond is a go. Here’s what comes next.
More than 80% of voters supported the TPS bond Tuesday, but spending that money will be a long process.
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Tulsans go all-in on $609M school bond but say no to re-electing board member. Here are the results.
Amens, hell yeahs and cheers rippled through a crowd of TPS staff and supporters at the watch party as the votes rolled in. Voters passed each proposition with at least 80% support.
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Tulsa Public Schools is setting new records for graduation readiness. It’s years in the making.
Nearly 57% of the district’s high schoolers are on track for a college and career readiness diploma — well above the goal TPS set years in advance.
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With early voting underway, Mayor Nichols adds his support to the $609M TPS bond
The majority of bond funds, if passed, would go toward building renovations, safety improvements, new technology and student programs at TPS.
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From outdoor adventures to classroom learning: Your guide to summer camps in and around Tulsa
Summer is approaching and registration for camps is getting underway. Find somewhere for your kid to go by checking out our guide.
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‘Play fair with any partner’: How Tulsa Public Schools is expanding Special Olympics to increase participation
A cornhole tournament featuring nearly 300 students is part of a bigger push to include special education students in athletics.
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Tulsa Public Schools cuts 89 positions in first round of layoffs
Cutting employees and vacant positions is the district’s first response to dropping enrollment and budget woes. The move will save TPS $3.5 million.
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A corporation with ties to the Walton family just saved 5 Tulsa charter schools from losing their home sites
A newly-formed LLC with ties to Walton Enterprises successfully bid on Tulsa Public Schools properties that five charter schools call home.
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Tulsan’s life after incarceration has become a story of redemption and inspiration
Raittia Rogers says her turbulent upbringing contributed to actions that led her to prison in 2003. Today, she encourages others to avoid the same path.