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A recently filed lawsuit accuses officials at Edmond Public Schools of knowingly violating an Oklahoma law that requires schools to limit access to group bathrooms based on a student’s sex, which mandates that only girls may access women’s bathrooms and boys access men’s facilities at state …

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Oklahoma City – For those of you who watch "Ted Lasso," I promise no spoilers in this column.The Apple+ television show, for those of you who are not aware of the series, focuses three seasons on an American football coach who goes overseas to coach an English football (soccer) team. He has …

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Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS) will host a hiring event Tomorrow, June 6 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Clara Luper Center for Educational Services located at 615 N. Classen Blvd.

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Public-school advocates have long suggested that if Oklahoma schools had more money, then student outcomes would increase as well. That theory is being put to the test.When they announced this year’s education-funding plan, policymakers noted that state school appropriations rose by $1.35 bi…

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When Governor Kevin Stitt signed a new law providing tax credits to help Oklahoma families cover the cost of private-school tuition, parents said it gave them far more than a tax benefit.Instead, the new programs give Oklahoma families reason to hope for a brighter future for their children.…

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OKCPS School Nutrition Services will continue to provide meals for children aged 1-18 beginning Monday, June 5 and ending June 30 (closed June 19). Student IDs will not be required, but the children must be physically present and consume the meals on site.

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate President Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, sent to The City Sentinel newspaper his comments on the conclusion of the 2023 regular session that began in February. The pro tem said the Senate Republican caucus was more united than ever before and built momentum going…

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Oklahoma Council of Public Affairs President Jonathan Small said the creation of refundable tax credits to help families pay for private school and homeschooling will positively impact children’s lives for years to come.“The Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit Act opens the door of education…

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Legislation to fund increased security in Oklahoma public schools drew strong opposition from a handful of Democratic lawmakers who said gun control and school counselors should be the focus instead with one Democrat suggesting school security officers excessively target racial minorities. “…

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OKLAHOMA CITY – The Legislature on Friday, May 19, gave final passage to a set of bills directing what Republican legislators described as an "historic investment into public education." According to a joint House-Senate press release: Senate Bill 1119 provides longevity-based pay raises for…

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After weeks of negotiations, Governor Kevin Stitt and legislative leaders announced they have reached an agreement on a public-school funding plan that also clears the way for enactment of a major expansion of school choice in Oklahoma. “Right now, we’re not top 10 in education,” Stitt said.…

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Oklahoma City – On Monday, May 15, Oklahoma House and Senate leaders announced an agreement on new education funding which proposes notable increases for public schools, teacher salaries, and paves the way for final approval of the Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit Act passed last month by…

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Governor Kevin Stitt’s decision to veto reauthorization of the Oklahoma Educational Television Authority (OETA), the state’s Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) entity, has critics acting as though the sky is falling and that Big Bird is on his last legs. Neither view is true. Big Bird will st…

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Early this morning in May, Fox News had an easy-to-read and understandable report.In and of itself, it might seem like a stunning ‘breaking news’ narrative – the collapse of key donor support for an bluer-than-blue institution of higher education in a redder-than-red state.But in truth, for …

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Oklahoma City University awarded more than 700 undergraduate and graduate degrees during ceremonies on campus. Shane Sanders, senior finance executive of Transformation, served as commencement speaker for the undergraduate ceremony held on Saturday, May 6. Tiffany van der Merwe, OCU Outstand…

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Education allowed America to become the most successful nation in the world. Most people agree. So how did education become just one more political hot topic? Why do so many Americans — and Oklahomans — have a hard time agreeing on how to get education back on track? One reason is that all o…

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With the 2023 legislative session in full swing and largely in the final few meaningful moments, school choice has yet to reach a conclusion. Memories in politics are short and some in the legislature have amnesia on the November election results. Having campaigned and visited with hundreds …

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Legislation that would require Oklahoma public schools to teach about the civil-rights leadership of Martin Luther King, Jr., has passed the state Senate and is headed to the governor’s desk. But Democrats continued to oppose the bill, suggesting it is impossible to teach about King and the …

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Just over 100 days the new House Republican Majority gained control, and we are only just getting started.The 118th Congress has made a point to deliver on our Commitment to America: a nation that is safe, an economy that is strong, a future that is built on freedom, and a government that is…

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Oklahoma City -- Eight Metro Technology Center students were recently selected as recipients of the Oklahoma CareerTech Foundation’s Otha Grimes scholarships. A total of $2,850 was distributed amongst the students and ranged from $250 to $500 per student. Awarded twice a year to an adult stu…

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Most parents want their children to not only survive but thrive. Sadly, among some school-choice opponents, that is apparently viewed as a controversial statement. Oklahomans from across the state recently rallied at the state Capitol, urging lawmakers to pass a robust school-choice tax cred…

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Oklahoma City – Two pieces of legislation designed to help improve school safety have been approved by the their House committees and could be heard on the House floor in the coming weeks. State Representative Dick Lowe, R-Amber, presented Senate Bill 100 to the House Common Education Commit…

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As a child, Oklahoma First Lady Sarah Stitt grew up in a household with parents who struggled with mental illness and addiction, creating a home life that was a “traumatic environment a lot of times.” “Every day, I look at my life and think it’s a miracle that I’m in the place that I am, and…

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Austin, Texas via Newswire.com -- Relaunching her first memoir -- "Lost Girl: From the Hood to the White House to Millionaire Entrepreneur," Rebecca Contreras tells an inspiring story of transformation, perseverance, and how a lost girl was found.

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cutline:Dr. Katherine Curry, a long-time professor at Oklahoma State University (focused on school administration) as his Cabinet Secretary of Education. Professional Photo of Dr. Curry. Oklahoma City -- Governor Kevin Stitt announced on Wednesday (April 12) the appointment of Dr. Katherine …

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Some black Democratic lawmakers say Martin Luther King, Jr. should get less emphasis in proposed instruction in Oklahoma schools with one legislator even dismissing King as “one palatable Black man.” The lawmakers made those comments in a release announcing their opposition to legislation th…