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Test results reveal concerning trends with some students" reading and math scores. Here"s why
6+ hour, 57+ min ago (516+ words) Indeed, the 13-year-olds who took the national test experienced the pandemic's disruption during formative elementary years of schooling. In a few years, they will have graduated " and they may still be behind. "The 13-year-olds who took this assessment last year…...
Arvest Foundation awards $5, 000 grant to FORGE Leadership Foundation
1+ hour, 4+ min ago (207+ words) KSWO 7 News LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Arvest Foundation recently gave a $5, 000 grant to the FORGE Leadership Foundation. The FORGE Leadership Foundation is headquartered in Lawton and seeks to address the opportunity gap affecting rural and underserved students. In particular, the…...
Federal student loan changes are coming. Here's what to do now
16+ hour, 34+ min ago (312+ words) (CNN) - For those with federal student loans, there are big changes coming next month to how you can pay them back. But there are steps you can take now to save as much money as possible. Changes are coming to…...
New Lawton Public Schools superintendent discusses 100-day plan, community priorities
12+ hour, 57+ min ago (191+ words) LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - Lawton Public Schools" new superintendent sat down to discuss his transition into the role and what the community can expect as he officially takes over July 1. Dr. Neal Weaver has been preparing for the position since January....
Major changes coming to federal student loans
15+ hour, 51+ min ago (75+ words) KSWO 7 News Major changes coming to federal student loans Pregnancy Resource Center holds annual Walk for Life Karmelo Anthony convicted in fatal stabbing of 17-year-old rival athlete at track meet "They loved the Lord: Pastor remembers couple killed in home…...
Cadets from Texas, Oklahoma high schools partake in cadet leadership challenge
6+ day ago (81+ words) KSWO 7 News Cadets from Texas, Oklahoma high schools partake in cadet leadership challenge "They said within the next 6 to 9 months: Family seeks kidney donor for Grandfield teen FULL INTERVIEW: Rick Vernon, Oklahoma State Senate 38 Candidate FULL INTERVIEW: Joe Buchanan, Oklahoma…...
Fletcher native earns national diesel equipment scholarship
6+ day, 6+ hour ago (146+ words) WACO, Texas (KSWO) " A Fletcher native studying diesel equipment at Texas State Technical College in Waco has been selected as one of the recipients of a nationwide scholarship. Jacob Mannen, a third-semester student at TSTC in the John Deere program,…...
Gov. Stitt praises new framework for accelerated college degrees
6+ day, 20+ hour ago (91+ words) KSWO 7 News OKLAHOMA CITY (KSWO) - Gov. Kevin Stitt is praising the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education for creating a framework for accelerated bachelor's degree programs at Oklahoma public colleges and universities. It builds on legislation and executive orders he…...
It can be a rewarding experience: Long-term care nurses highlight rewards of rehabilitation work
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (432+ words) LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Mc Mahon Tomlinson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is looking for licensed practical nurses ready for a career in long-term care. "It can be a rewarding experience," Amanda Oliver, the center's MDS coordinator and an LPN, said....
Frederick High School back open after threatening calls prompted lockdown
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (112+ words) FREDERICK, Okla. (KSWO) - Frederick High School is no longer on lockdown after the school received a series of threatening calls Wednesday morning. Frederick Public Schools Superintendent Shannon Vanderburg said the high school office received multiple threatening calls around 10: 13 a. m. Wednesday morning....