Following an inquiry by Oklahoma Gazette, Oklahoma City Public Schools said it was a mistake to invite a city councilman into its executive session Monday night and it has reported the incident to the district attorney.
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OKC district sees improvement in third-grade reading scores
Oklahoma City Public Schools appeared to cut its third-grade retention rate in half this year.
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School board voices opposition to charter school bill
Calling it a “Trojan Horse” bill, the Oklahoma City Public Schools board voted unanimously to adopt a resolution rebuking legislation that would give city hall the power to sponsor its own charter school.
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Program seeks to ‘jumpstart’ financial literacy at OKC schools
During Jumpstart Your Money Week, volunteers worked with students at Hawthorne Elementary on financial literacy.
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Superintendent Robert Neu called the district’s high suspension rate — especially among minority students — an unacceptable culture of sorting students that he plans to stop.
Superintendent Robert Neu called the district’s high suspension rate — especially among minority students — an unacceptable culture of sorting students that he plans to stop.
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#OKCEd Briefs: Health center proposed, board punts lease from pro team
During the April 6 OKC school board meeting, a proposal for a new health and wellness center was offered, a charter school application was approved and a lease with a semi-pro football team as rejected.
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BLOG: District restructures staff, says high school activities won’t be cut
Announced personnel changes by Oklahoma City Public Schools created some concern that fine arts programs were on the chopping block.
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Education rally part party, part protest
this year’s education rally took on a festival-like atmosphere at the Oklahoma capitol.
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BLOG: OKC schools will send teachers, staff to education rally
A year after Oklahoma City Public Schools plan to send teachers, students and parents to the rally next week.
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School selection to begin for new education program
A Seattle-based education consulting firm was in town last week as it looks to launch its program in several Oklahoma City schools.