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No school takeover

Here’s why: Oklahoma City Public Schools were like a stalled-out train languishing on the tracks when I became superintendent three-and-a-half years ago. The 10 years prior averaged one superintendent per year, and each had a unique vision and plans to tackle this district’s enormous problems; but laying the tracks and the path for success require […]

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Massenat wins school board seat

In the election for the District 4 seat, Patrick Gaines received about 26 percent of the vote with 425 votes, while Crystal Hodges got around 19 percent, or 316 votes. Massenat will be sworn in Monday. “We look forward to working with Laura as we continue to improve our school district,” said Karl Springer, OKCPS […]

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Making the grade

Part of several education reform measures passed last year by the Legislature, the plan is scheduled to be posted Monday to the education department’s website. A 30-day public comment period begins at that time and the state Board of Education votes on the measure during its March 29 meeting. If it passes, the policy change […]

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