The number of suspensions issued to preschoolers climbed again last year, with Black students facing a disproportionate number of suspensions. TPS has pledged to review policies.
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Tulsa Public Schools students will take one fewer series of standardized tests in 2026-27 school year
The switch comes a little more than a month before back-to-school season. TPS officials say they want to reduce testing time and focus on meaningful instruction.
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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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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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Trio charged with stealing $780K from Tulsa Public Schools in ‘sophisticated’ fraud scheme
A 2025 audit found fraud in Tulsa Public Schools’ bond program, including improper kickback payments. District officials say they’ve taken steps to improve oversight since then.
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Upcoming budget for Tulsa Public Schools expects shortfall, forgets preschoolers
The district anticipates a shortfall of around $13 million, affecting its carryover fund for core expenses throughout the school year.
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‘A prayer answered’: Tulsa Public Schools approves plan to bring school meals in-house
Lisa Griffin, a longtime Oklahoma child nutrition leader, will help TPS make the transition in-house. Her appointment drew tears from cafeteria staff.
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Tulsa Public Schools hired a third-party firm to help with the budget deficit. It told them to close schools.
TPS hired a third-party firm to look closely at staffing amid a multimillion-dollar budget shortfall. Among its recommendations are plans to merge or close underenrolled schools.
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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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Will Rogers is heading back to the silver screen with help from AI in movie filmed at his namesake school in Tulsa
Tulsa Public Schools approved filming at Will Rogers High School in May and June. The adaptation will showcase Native Oklahoman history, with support from the Cherokee Film Commission.
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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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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.