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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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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Millions of federal dollars support low-income students in Tulsa County. Here’s how schools spend it.
For six decades, Title I grants have helped more low-income families succeed academically. We break down how the millions of dollars are used across Tulsa County schools.
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Oklahoma brings back third-grade retention. Here’s how Tulsa schools could be impacted.
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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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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After 30K graduates, Union Adult Learning Center will close its doors. Its impact will be felt across Tulsa.
Union Public Schools will stop offering free ESL and High School Equivalency services June 30. Officials said the move was necessary to cut costs.
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As Oklahoma lawmakers tackle education, Tulsa-area educators say they need more state support
Teachers at Broken Arrow, Union and Owasso shared their thoughts on Oklahoma’s ranking, state bills and literacy outcomes.
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TPS says its enrollment applications are rising as student numbers drop statewide
More than 7,000 students submitted applications in the district’s first enrollment window this year.
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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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Parents or not, Tulsa PTAs need more volunteers. Here’s how to get involved.
PTA members at Union and TPS say parent engagement continues to lag post-pandemic. Here’s why they want you to join.
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Meet Emily Wade, a Union special education teacher who’s not afraid of a challenge
Emily Wade is one of four special education teachers honored by Union Public Schools in Tulsa this year.
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Changemakers: This is how Tulsa students would solve homelessness and food insecurity
Homelessness, SNAP benefits and mental health aren’t just adult problems to solve. At this semester’s Changemakers pitch nights, kids propose their own solutions.