Melania Trump managed a surprisingly not-horrible public relations move last week when she visited Dove School of Discovery in Tulsa. Sans her “I really don’t care, do u?” jacket, colonizer pith helmet and Santa-mocking husband, the first lady visited with students about kindness as part of a three-state tour promoting her “Be Best” anti-bullying initiative. […]
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Political yearbook
The Nov. 6 election results ushered in a new class of elected officials in Oklahoma scheduled to begin work during the start of a new legislative session in February, or in some cases, before then. Oklahomans showed preference for female candidates like never before and demonstrated a newfound respect for political outsiders. Those outsiders include […]
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In session
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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In Oklahoma, school nurses are not found in every school
In Oklahoma, school nurses are not found in every school.
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Chicken-Fried News: Begging for it
A Tulsa Public Schools teacher turned begging for funds to buy classroom supplies into a GoFundMe campaign to raise money for Oklahoma teachers.
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Charter school programs begin community discussion on OKCPS integration
Possibilities Inc. will host community discussions about integrating charter schools and Oklahoma City Public Schools.
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News briefs: Livable Streets Summit, GE oil and gas research center and more
Livable Streets Urban Land Institute is hosting the Livable Streets Summit, a three-day conference focusing on pedestrian, cycling and other open street issues, next week. Running May 14 through 16, the conference will feature special guests Jeff Risom (pictured), Sean Benesh and Dr. Rebecca Sanders; a guided bike tour; and bike olympics. Registration is $25 […]