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KOCO 5 surprises Moore kindergarten teacher as August Teacher of the Month
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (124+ words) Congratulations to Kimberly Smith, a kindergarten teacher at Oakridge Elementary School in Moore. Smith was named KOCO 5’s and Quail Creek Bank’s August Teacher of the Month. Sky 5 Pilot Chase Rutledge surprised Smith and spoke with her about being named…...
SISU Youth Services helps OKC homeless youth gain skills
2+ week, 1+ day ago (285+ words) SISU Youth Services in Oklahoma City is helping young people experiencing homelessness prepare for employment and stability through its workforce readiness academy SISU Youth Services in Oklahoma City has launched a workforce readiness academy to help young people experiencing homelessness…...
Education secretary says elimination of department is 'realistic,' but timeline is unclear
2+ week, 4+ day ago (954+ words) In a one-on-one interview, Education Secretary Linda McMahon detailed the status of agreements to shift key services to other federal agencies as students return to the classroom. Students are heading back to the classroom as the Trump administration continues its…...
Oklahoma GOP governor candidates outline plans to lift state’s 50th education ranking
3+ week, 4+ day ago (306+ words) Oklahoma ranks 50th in education on WalletHub’s list, and Mike Mazzei and Gentner Drummond say they have plans to change that. In the latest Department of Education report card, Oklahoma ranked 47th in fourth-grade reading and 48th in eighth-grade reading. But one of…...
Epic’s new superintendent vows transparency while rebuilding Oklahoma’s largest virtual school
3+ week, 4+ day ago (403+ words) Epic Charter Schools, Oklahoma's largest virtual charter school, begins the new school year emphasizing financial stability and student success after years of controversy and challenges. Epic Charter Schools, Oklahoma's largest statewide virtual charter school, is starting the new school year…...
Why did Guthrie High School cancel class instead of using a virtual day after a chiller failed?
3+ week, 4+ day ago (372+ words) A failed chiller left Guthrie High School without air conditioning Tuesday, and triple-digit heat forced classes to be canceled. Triple-digit temperatures kept some high school students at home on Tuesday after a chiller at Guthrie High School failed, leaving most…...
Newcastle voters to weigh $15 million school bond after last one failed by 66 votes
3+ week, 4+ day ago (216+ words) Newcastle voters will decide on a $15 million school bond Aug. 25 after a similar proposal fell 66 votes short last year. Newcastle voters will have the chance to weigh in on another school bond after voters rejected a similar bond last year....
Guthrie High School cancels classes Tuesday after chiller failure affects air conditioning
3+ week, 5+ day ago (174+ words) Guthrie High School has canceled classes on Tuesday after a faulty chiller knocked out air conditioning in more than half the school. Officials said students will not move to remote learning because "virtual days are no longer possible." The need…...
Anadarko Public Schools addresses viral video of student placed in trash can
3+ week, 5+ day ago (278+ words) A viral video showing an Anadarko junior high football player being placed in a trash can has led the school district to admit a lack of supervision and announce consequences for those involved. A viral video showing members of the…...