School board member Bob Hammack calls new district program a waste of time.
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OKC district steps up focus on reading instruction
Oklahoma City school district officials have their sights set on improving reading performance as half of all third graders failed to score proficient on the end of year test.
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OKC schools offer free PSAT
“A goal without a plan is just a wish,” is a popular quote by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, a French poet from the early 20th century.
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OKC district increases size of curriculum department
The Oklahoma City Public School District has increased its curriculum department, bringing it more in line with other districts of similar size.
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District hopes free test opens college doors
The OKC school district offers free PSAT tests to sophomores and juniors to encourage college options for more low-income students.
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Westbrook program gives 1,200 books to kids
Russell Westbrook unveiled his first reading room at an Oklahoma City school. It offers students a fun place to read and increased access to books.
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Chess program builds love of game in students
A new school chess program hopes to develop love of the game in a new generation.
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School help children offers hope to youth of imprisoned parents
As a young boy clumsily reads aloud words from The Ugly Duckling, he gains confidence with each line.
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Edgemere hopes to change urban education
An education reform plan at Edgemere Elementary School aims deal with poverty and social needs as it moves power back into the hands of the community.
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Powerhouse rockers Emit issue intelligent anthems as they hone their skills through higher education
Emit with The RocketTops, Wunderjazz and Tree Farmer 7 p.m. Friday ACM@UCO Performance Lab 323 E. Sheridan www.emitrock.com $5 OK, yes, a mature understanding of the value of a college degree isn’t exactly in lockstep with the rock-‘n’-roll lifestyle, but like any career, knowledge is power. Members of Emit, Oklahoma City’s emerging powerhouse rock band, […]