Some held a large orange banner that proclaimed, “We can … We shall … We will … Stand up.” One fired teacher, Stephanie Carter, waved a sign asking motorists to “honk for justice.” The planned three-day demonstration was organized by several fired teachers whose accusations have prompted a district investigation. A district spokesperson has said […]
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Central suitor
OCU officials said moving the law school into the historic structure on the 800 block of N. Robinson Avenue will put students and faculty closer to the law firms and courthouses downtown. Constructed in 1910, the old Central High building operated as a high school until 1968, when it became a junior high. In 1981, […]
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Jazz hands
The Bert Dalton Brazil Project Santa Fe, N.M.-based pianist Bert Dalton may not look like your prototypical Latin jazz musician, but he’s as experienced and talented as they come. Growing up in Chicago, he was exposed to the Windy City’s lively Latin jazz scene at any early age. It hooked him almost immediately, and he’s […]
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From grind to grad
Jennie Whiteman Shannon Cornman After unfulfilling careers and unexpected life situations, they made the decision to go back to college a decade or longer after having last set foot in a classroom. This time around, the purpose isn’t just to get through it: It’s to get something out of it. They aren’t alone. According to […]
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LETTERS
keep the film rebate The Outsiders, Twister, Rumble Fish, The Grapes of Wrath … You’ve probably heard of these films, and know that they were shot, at least in part, in Oklahoma. What you probably don’t know is that the film industry in Oklahoma is growing at a rapid pace, bringing jobs and money to […]
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LETTERS
keep the film rebate The Outsiders, Twister, Rumble Fish, The Grapes of Wrath … You’ve probably heard of these films, and know that they were shot, at least in part, in Oklahoma. What you probably don’t know is that the film industry in Oklahoma is growing at a rapid pace, bringing jobs and money to […]
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LETTERS
keep the film rebate The Outsiders, Twister, Rumble Fish, The Grapes of Wrath … You’ve probably heard of these films, and know that they were shot, at least in part, in Oklahoma. What you probably don’t know is that the film industry in Oklahoma is growing at a rapid pace, bringing jobs and money to […]
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School’s out
“Many of our sisters are getting too old to work in the school,” said Sister Patricia Ann Miller said. “While we’ve talked about bringing others in to work, the core of the school has always been Carmelite spirituality. We believe the school would eventually lose that focus.” Since its founding in 1933, Villa Teresa has […]
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Laura Massenat: involved and independent
In urban public school districts such as ours, where challenges are many and resources are limited, the importance of electing qualified, engaged board members cannot be underestimated. Change for the better can only occur with great effort and commitment to the future of the children growing up in our city. We’re fortunate to have three […]
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Charter connection
The charter will be unique, officials said, since it will be the school district applying for the charter. The school, which will be named the John W. Rex Elementary, will have a capacity of 500 students in grades prekindergarten through sixth grade and be governed by a 15-member board selected by OKCPS and the nonprofit […]