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Understanding OSSAA: The Backbone of Oklahoma High School Sports
1+ hour, 35+ min ago (632+ words) Education was a major focus of Gov. Kevin Stitt's final State of the State address, but his comments on OSSAA caught the attention of several people in the Capitol. Stitt criticized the OSSAA (Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association), saying students…...
Muskogee second graders collecting Valentines from all 50 states for geography lesson
16+ hour, 19+ min ago (399+ words) Second-graders at a Muskogee elementary school are trying to collect a Valentine from all 50 states. The goal is to teach kids about geography and culture. So far, there have been people from 30 different states who have promised to send the…...
Gov. Stitt State of the State follow-up: State Supt. Lindel Fields reaction
22+ hour, 46+ min ago (437+ words) News On 6 covers Tulsa and Green Country live. State Superintendent Lindel Fields says he would support making the position an appointed role if it helps remove politics from education leadership.If that will allow us to take politics out of…...
Superintendent shares updates on Tulsa Public Schools plans
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (345+ words) Tulsa Public Schools students are back in classrooms after much of last week was canceled due to a snowstorm. Superintendent Dr. Ebony Johnson discussed how the district makes closure decisions, the upcoming job fair, a proposed bond issue and enrollment…...
School districts weigh options to make up snow days
3+ day, 18+ hour ago (231+ words) Reporter Emory Bryan speaks with public school officials in Green Country to learn more about how the academic year will change due to missing days during the winter storm. Tulsa area school districts will be modifying calendars in the coming…...
Cosmetology Program at Eddie Warrior Correctional Center Helps Incarcerated Women Prepare for the Future
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (239+ words) Discover how a cosmetology program at Eddie Warrior Correctional Center is empowering incarcerated women with valuable skills for a fresh start and successful future upon release. A new program at Dr. Eddie Warrior Correctional Center is giving incarcerated women a…...
Explore the top 10 STEM schools Tulsa families are raving about
4+ day, 52+ min ago (958+ words) For families interested in specialized education, STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) schools may be the next step for your learner. Many schools lean into these subjects by encouraging hands-on learning, critical thinking and real-world application. With plenty of options…...
Oklahoma Workforce Chief Focuses on AI, Job Growth Strategy
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (152+ words) Oklahoma workforce adviser Trae Rahill discusses AI, data centers, and fast-growing industries shaping the state's job market. Trae Rahill, Oklahoma's Employment Security commissioner, has taken on an additional role as chief workforce adviser in Gov. Kevin Stitt's cabinet, with a…...
University of Tulsa, Teach For America team up to inspire future education leaders
5+ day, 16+ hour ago (334+ words) The University of Tulsa and Teach For America are teaming up this week to inspire a new generation of student leaders who want to reshape the future of education in Oklahoma. The upcoming event highlights the state's ongoing opportunity gaps…...
Snow and school closures leave families hungry—community partners step in
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (312+ words) Schools have been shut down for in-person learning for three days so far. Businesses have been closed. There is concern for families who may not have enough food to feed their children. Union Public Schools expressed that student access to…...