In this episode of the Capital City podcast Meredith Exline, president of the Oklahoma Central Parent Legislative Action Committee.
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Opinions over mascot clash at public forum
Supporters of an offensive mascot at Capitol Hill High School made their voices heard at a forum Tuesday night.
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U.S. Grant High School sees boost in test scores
U.S. Grant High School has seen dramatic rises in test scores over recent years that tell a success story in this often-troubled urban school district.
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OKC public schools superintendent evaluates first 100 days
Talk is cheap, and Robert Neu understands that.
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Neu doesn’t shy away from politics as superintendent
Robert Neu has embraced a role of speaking forcibly on state education policies, taking advantage of the platform few other district superintendents across Oklahoma have.
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Blog: Four things to know about Neu’s 100 Day Transition Plan
Here are four things to now about Superintendent Neu’s 100 Day Transition Plan report.
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School board votes to dismiss Redskins mascot
The Oklahoma City School Board voted 8-0 to dismiss the Redskins mascot after hearing from several students and community members who said the name was offensive to Native Americans.
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School board challengers withdraw from race, Torres lone candidate
Oklahoma City school board member Gloria Torres will get a full term after two challengers for her seat withdrew last week.
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Outrage easier to evoke on sports than other school issues
The Douglass High School playoff controversy shows it can be easier to draw attention to inequality on the football field than in the classroom.
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For a child’s education to be complete, it must include the arts. Arts education — music, dance, visual arts and drama — prepare students for school, work and life.
For a child’s education to be complete, it must include the arts. Arts education — music, dance, visual arts and drama — prepare students for school, work and life.