Through the help of community and school leaders, the Anita Martinez Mariachi Festival, Feb. 4-7, aspires to keep the music playing at OKCPS.
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Alternative paths: Metro Career Academy blends occupational and academic training
“Six years ago, we made a conscious decision that these kids deserve a nice building just like any other student,” Stith said.
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Let’s stop arguing that educators are selfish, entitled, overpaid, vacation-hogging whiners. They are not.
Let’s stop arguing that educators are selfish, entitled, overpaid, vacation-hogging whiners. They are not.
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Teen moms, dads find support through new OKCPS program
“I do everything and anything to help these kids be successful,” Morgan said.
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“It’s about trust and relationships between me, the teachers and the students,” Principal Ayala concluded. “That’s what makes this work.”
“It’s about trust and relationships between me, the teachers and the students,” Principal Ayala concluded. “That’s what makes this work.”
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Academics are key component for many metro after-school programs
“They may not have Internet access at home or a computer to use,” said Cox. “We have all the tools at their disposal here.”
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Kevin Durant opens a new basketball court at North Highland Elementary
“This is a way for them to come out, get involved, be active and just have fun and be kids again,” she said.
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Letters to the Editor: July 29, 2015
Oklahoma Gazette provides an open forum for the discussion of all points of view in its Letters to the Editor section. The Gazette reserves the right to edit letters for length and clarity. Letters can be mailed, faxed, emailed to jchancellor@okgazette.com or sent online at okgazette.com. Include a city of residence and contact number for […]
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Commentary: Difficult changes needed
Fifteen years ago, the MAPS for Kids Student Achievement Committee was shocked to learn that 10 percent of Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS) students needed in- or outside-school alternative services and the district needed an additional 1,205 alternative school slots. MAPS promised “Rolls-Royce quality” alternative schools so troubled students didn’t repeatedly disrupt classroom instruction merely […]
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News Briefs: New OKC school hires, local church honors victims and Bob Barry Jr. remembered
Oklahoma City public schools hire for new positions, OKC church honors victims of Charleston shooting, Bob Barry is mourned, homes receive repairs and OKC Pride was a hit.