Uber and Lyft are in a heated debate with the city and local cab companies about proposed regulation that goes to a city council vote next week.
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OKC superintendent blames politics in NCLB waiver decision
Oklahoma City Public Schools superintendent Robert Neu had harsh words for those on both sides of the NCLB waiver debate.
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BLOG: OKC school leader blames state lawmakers for NCLB waiver denial
OKC schools leader criticizes state lawmakers following denial of NCLB waiver for Oklahoma.
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Council hears debate on regulating Uber and Lyft
Before the city council Tuesday was an argument over regulation and the free market as Oklahoma City joined the long list of American cities dealing with the growth of rideshare services like Uber and Lyft.
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OKC classrooms see extra resources through foundation donations
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and McLaughlin Family Foundation helped fund dozens of classroom resources across the OKC district.
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BLOG: City asks for bids on streetcars
The OKC council voted to solicit bids on at least five streetcars for the planned downtown system.
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Police-minority relations are not black and white
Events in Ferguson, Missouri, have put a spotlight on the relationship between police and African-Americans.
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TFA places more than 100 teachers in OKC schools
Teach For America helps reduce the impact of “giant teacher shortage” in OKC public schools.
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OKC officer arrested for forcing seven women to perform sexual acts
An Oklahoma City police officer has been arrested for sexually assaulting at least seven women.
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Neu announces bold plans for OKC schools
OKC Superintendent Rob Neu announced aggressive plans for the district during his state of the schools address.