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New childcare industry law aims to assist providers, but could cause families more financial strain
1+ hour, 32+ min ago (879+ words) HB 4298 is about supporting parents, providers and ensuring Oklahoma children continue to have access to high quality childcare. One of the main components of the law will have DHS establish flexible master teacher to child ratios with the goal of…...
Sand Springs Public Schools investigating deepfake photos of administrators sent through student email
11+ hour, 37+ min ago (735+ words) Sand Springs Public Schools SAND SPRINGS, Okla. " Sand Springs Public Schools is investigating after AI-generated images of administrators engaging in appropriate conduct was distributed to students through email. The district sent a letter to parents explaining that a Charles Page…...
The US job market is strong but many Americans are still frustrated by prospects and rising prices
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (1291+ words) Employers added 172, 000 jobs in May " roughly double what forecasters had expected " and the unemployment rate remained at a low 4. 3%, the Labor Department reported Friday. Job growth was down slightly last month from a revised 179, 000 in April. Hiring has bounced back…...
At Work Tulsa celebrates opening with ribbon cutting ceremony
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (608+ words) At Work is a business with locations across the United States that works to match job seekers with employers seeking to hire new talent. John Anderson, one of the managing partners for At Work Tulsa, said he noticed a need…...
University of Oklahoma to award three honorary degrees at commencement
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (701+ words) NORMAN, Okla. " The University of Oklahoma will award honorary degrees to three individuals during their 2026 Commencement ceremony. The three recipients will be former OU Women's basketball head coach Sherri Coale, Hollywood filmmaker Ron Howard, and Secretary of State for the…...
Tulsa Public Schools recognizes 94 students for Seal of Biliteracy
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (593+ words) Among those 94 students, 52 are seniors. The students recognized by this year's program have earned 97 seals across four different languages, including Spanish, Chinese, French, and Latin. Three students earned multiple seals this year. Students from Booker T. Washington, East Central, Edison, Hale,…...
Summer Cherokee language classes to be held in north Tulsa, Coffeyville
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (746+ words) Cherokee Nation Spring Language Course, 2026. "We've worked hard to revitalize and preserve our language, and now we must ensure that every Cherokee citizen and community has access to learning it," said Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. "Whether they…...
Six Oklahoma students selected as Dr. MLK JR. Commemoration Society scholarship recipients
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (504+ words) The scholarship recognizes high school students who have demonstrated academic excellence, leadership, and a commitment to serving their community. The organization says they awarded a total of $15, 000. The recipients are: The organization says the scholarship was made possible through the…...
One Hope Tulsa's Project 61 Camp helps kids build confidence through sports and fine arts
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (779+ words) TULSA, Okla. " Hundreds of Green Country students will have the opportunity to develop new skills, explore their interests and build confidence this summer through One Hope Tulsa's annual Project 61 Camp. Now in its 21st year, Project 61 provides students entering first through…...
Video: Tulsa school's French immersion program earns recognition from French government
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (101+ words) fox23. com A Tulsa elementary school has received international recognition for its French language immersion program. Tulsa school's French immersion program earns recognition from French government 1-year-old hit, killed by vehicle backing out of driveway in Pryor Fatal crash in Cherokee…...