“I think one of the quickest ways to get a book read is to ban it,” Cheek said as she worked at Norman Public Library West.
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Oklahoma City Public Schools expands its advanced placement program
The school district strives to expand advanced placement classes and enable low-income and minority students to enroll.
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Chicken-Fried News: Brain boost
Oklahoma Connect and Learn Initiative increases broadband services and brings more learning tools to state schools.
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Local nonprofit provides early childhood education to at-risk communities
“The teachers are more engaged with the children because of the lower numbers in the classroom,” said Means, who said her classrooms were once home to one childcare staff member who took care of 16 children.
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The Of the Earth exhibit showcases Cherokee Nation’s relationship with the planet
“This was a place of reformation,” she explained. “Prisoners were taught trades and gardening so they could make a better life for themselves when they got out.”
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High-achieving undocumented immigrant students work hard with hopes of future citizenship
“I knew I could attend a university and be successful,” Rubio said. “The possibility is out there.”
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UCO stages forums in advance of Nov. 8 elections
An informed citizenry provides for a healthy democracy. But young people also generally fail to show up to vote.
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Afterschool program helps kids dig into science and archaeology
Spike’s Club is a five-week fall program and a weekly spring program and is in its seventh year.
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OKG Shop: Adult education
Metro residents should take advantage of numerous opportunities to improve themselves by visiting some local venues for continued learning.
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Letters to the Editor: Sept. 7, 2016
The attempts to stop organized crime have turned into a revenue generator for those various government entities.