Students will not incur fines or fees, though they are still responsible for reimbursing the library for missing or damaged materials.
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Community aids local school in trying to end student poverty
Organizations, businesses and churches help Edgemere Elementary School succeed as a community school.
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School leaders debate the merits of a continuous school calendar
OKCPS Superintendent Aurora Lora will deliver her recommendation to the school board at its Nov. 21 meeting.
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“If we aren’t willing to confront that we have suffering right under our noses, we are doing a huge disservice to our fellow citizens,” Mélon said.
“If we aren’t willing to confront that we have suffering right under our noses, we are doing a huge disservice to our fellow citizens,” Mélon said.
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With majority of state in favor of teacher pay raises, question becomes how to fund them
“This was a glimpse of hope that the tide might turn for the better for [teachers], and not just for us, but future teachers and students,” Flores said. “I went home and I felt relieved. I was for it, and I wanted to help.”
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Voters weigh $180 million bond package for OKC schools
Read more Oklahoma Gazette election coverage here and here. As Maintain OKC Schools coalition sees it, the $180 million proposed bond package calling for major facility improvements to the state’s largest school district is a straightforward decision. “It is about taking care of what we already have,” said Roy Williams, a member of the steering […]
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Oklahoma State School Boards Association plans to launch digital textbook and lesson program
When it launches in January, Oklahoma Library of Digital Resources will feature textbooks for nine courses.
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Cover Story: Studying the storied history of banning popular literature
“I think one of the quickest ways to get a book read is to ban it,” Cheek said as she worked at Norman Public Library West.
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Oklahoma City Public Schools expands its advanced placement program
The school district strives to expand advanced placement classes and enable low-income and minority students to enroll.
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Voters will decide on OKCPS bonds
Nov. 8, voters will be faced with school bonds for technology, transportation and building repairs and updates.