Long before an estimated 30,000 teachers marched at the state capitol for 10 days in April, educators met with their state representatives and urged them to enact legislation that would increase school funding. Oklahoma was ranked one of the lowest in the nation for per-pupil spending and teacher pay, and the damning statistics could be […]
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Battle cry
Northwest Classen High School’s cafeteria was filled Sept. 22 with teachers, students, families and politicians who eagerly trickled in and stood up in the crowd to hear Oklahoma born and raised Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, speak about education reform in the Sooner State and across the country. If the crowd anticipated a somber speech by […]
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An OKC teacher adopts a progressive teaching method that’s capturing students’ attention
An OKC teacher adopts a progressive teaching method that’s capturing students’ attention.
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Cyndi Lauper’s Detour tour stops Sept. 13 at Civic Center Music Hall
Lauper takes a short break from pop music to take on a collection of country covers on her latest studio album.
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Local students face changes on first day of school year after budget cuts
Students go back to school and face cuts to academics, fine arts and athletics programs.
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Beatles tribute show gets a helping hand from local high school orchestra students
In My Life — A Musical Theatre Tribute to The Beatles comes to Rose State College’s Hudiburg Chevrolet Center July 31.
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Local PTAs help raise funds for school programs
As local schools lose teachers and arts programs due to budget issues, parent-teacher associations strive to raise funds.
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Oklahoma musicians return for OKC Jazz Fest
Oklahoma City Jazz Festival features three days of music in Deep Deuce and Bricktown.
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OKCPS graduates first class of career academies students
Students in OKCPS’ career academies focus their studies in special areas and graduate with unique skills.
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Oklahoma City schools strive to educate immigrant students
Teachers in Oklahoma City Public Schools are determined to educate immigrant students despite language barriers and varying levels of past education.