Oklahoma City Public Schools’ Board of Education convened May 22 to approve the hiring of the district’s newest superintendent. It has become a fairly common ritual for the state’s largest school district, which has hired 13 different superintendents since 2000. But unlike the July 2016 vote for the last superintendent hired, Aurora Lora, this vote […]
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Same old story for OKCPS; the district seeks a new superintendent
Same old story for OKCPS; the district seeks a new superintendent.
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Chicken-Fried News: Misplaced outrage?
OKCPS will hold a community meeting about changing the names of four local schools, but two might not actually be named after Confederate generals.
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Chicken-Fried News: What’s in a name?
In the wake of national controversy over Confederate statues, Oklahoma City School Board said it will consider changing the names of four local elementary schools.
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Oklahoma City Public Schools leaders take initial steps toward educational equity
Oklahoma City Public Schools leaders take initial steps toward educational equity.
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Plaza Beer Walk returns July 26
This month’s event raises funds for Classen School of Advanced Studies.
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Chicken-Fried News: Sonic supplies
Sonic Corp. recently donated $109,000 to Oklahoma City Public Schools.
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OKCPS school board candidates prepare for Tuesday election
Budget issues, school choice, student demographics and teacher pay are important topics in this election.
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School leaders debate the merits of a continuous school calendar
OKCPS Superintendent Aurora Lora will deliver her recommendation to the school board at its Nov. 21 meeting.