Private sector employers and organizations stress the need for employees with higher education degrees.
Education
Students in small schools thrive despite talks of consolidation
Community support and parental involvement in these districts add to students’ ability to succeed.
KIPP Reach celebrates 15 years of enriching students’ lives
The college preparatory middle school is gearing up to expand the KIPP model into a high school and elementary school.
We, as women, are told repeatedly that our experiences aren’t valid, our votes don’t count and we can’t make a difference, Horn said.
“We, as women, are told repeatedly that our experiences aren’t valid, our votes don’t count and we can’t make a difference,” Horn said.
Oklahoma educators work to reform assessment system
The proposed system gets rid of A-F Report Card requirements and considers success indicators like college readiness.
Personalized learning makes a difference in some Oklahoma schools
Students at Chickasha’s Personalized Learning Campus work at their own pace and receive instruction when they need it.
Northeast Academy leaders push for charter status
School leaders want to focus on STEM education, community service, work experience and restoring academic excellence.
State superintendent holds town hall meeting to address new education standards
Each state will approve Every Student Succeeds Act requirements and send them to the United States Department of Education.
Community aids local school in trying to end student poverty
Organizations, businesses and churches help Edgemere Elementary School succeed as a community school.
Teacher pay remains at the forefront of citizens’ minds after the election
State leaders and local groups plan to continue to fight for teacher raises in Oklahoma.
