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Polk: Lessons learned from previous superintendent will help her avoid high turnover rate in OKCPS job
New Oklahoma City Public Schools Superintendent Jamie Polk said lessons learned from working for, and watching, her predecessor will be important if she is to avoid the high turnover rate that’s plagued that position for the past four decades. One of her primary goals, she told The Oklahoman in a wide-ranging interview, is...
I believe forcing public schools to teach from the Bible is wrong | Pastor's opinion
For the last couple of weeks, there’s been much discussion about the current state schools superintendent’s order that Oklahoma public schools must incorporate the Bible in their curriculum by the fall semester, which is just weeks away. Some have argued he doesn’t even have the power to direct schools to adopt such curriculum. Many have pointed to the separation of church and state, while others say biblical instruction is the responsibility of our churches. I agree with all of those views.
LA high school amigos help frame Cornerstone Creek house
Three Los Angeles-based high school students, Michael “Mick” Wayne, Ryan Lassner and Abraham Morovati braved the heat on a recent sunny morning to help frame a Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity house in eastern Canadian County. While the young men still love LA, Wayne, who will be a...
OKC Thunder’s Kenrich Williams teams up with Umoja Gibson for camp at University HS
WACO, Texas (KWTX) - University High legend and current Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams returned to Waco for his third annual free basketball camp. It’s an event that reminds Williams of his pride for his hometown. “It means a lot, a lot of pride in the city,” said...
Oklahoma business helping homeless students dress for success
OKLAHOMA CITY — A local business is stepping up as a large number of Oklahoma City students will start the school year without a home. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. Oklahoma City Public Schools will have 3,000 students starting classes without a home, 500...
Moore High School’s College and Career Center helps students learn the skills they need after school
MOORE, Okla. — A student-run coffee bar is helping students at Moore High School’s College and Career Center to learn skills that will help them after they graduate. Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here. Called Jungle Java, the coffee bar is operated by students...
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