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Oklahoma’s 2 largest school districts now both led by Black women, a first in state history
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma reached a new milestone on Monday with a new superintendent taking office in Oklahoma City Public Schools. For the first time, Black women are simultaneously leading the state’s two largest school districts, OKCPS and Tulsa Public Schools. Jamie Polk stepped into the OKCPS superintendent role on Monday, succeeding Sean McDaniel. Ebony […] The post Oklahoma’s 2 largest school districts now both led by Black women, a first in state history appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
Oklahoma AG's Office: Superintendent Lacks Authority to Decide Curriculum, In Reference To New Bible Requirement
The State Attorney General's Office said the State Superintendent does not have the legal authority to decide the content of curriculum that is taught in public schools. State Superintendent Ryan Walters wants to require Oklahoma classrooms to implement the Bible in lesson plans. A Tulsa Public Schools Board member said...
University Of Tulsa Receives $30 Million Anonymous Gift For Athletic Scholarships
The University of Tulsa received a $30 million anonymous gift from a group of donors. The money is going to pay for all athletic scholarships. People connected to TU said this historic donation will give the Golden Hurricane the push it needs to stay competitive now and in the future.
Former Students Now Teach At Eisenhower International School
Eisenhower International School has two teachers this summer who attended Eisenhower themselves as kids. Now, they are full-time teachers who are giving back to their grade school. While many classrooms across Green Country are quiet during the summer months, Grace Elbon's room at Eisenhower is filled with sound--the sound of...
One BIG final party at ‘The Big House’
High school basketball fans in Oklahoma are in for a special treat - at least for one year. The OSSAA announced last week that every classifi cation - from B all the way up to 6A - will play the 2024-25 state tournament at State Fair Arena, also known at “The Big House.”
CNF reopening registration for free College Prep Camp July 21-25
TAHLEQUAH – The Cherokee Nation Foundation is reopening registration for its free College Prep Camp July 21-25 at Rogers State University in Claremore. The weeklong camp enables students to live on campus and get a firsthand look at what college life is really like. Students will connect with admissions counselors to analyze, prepare and complete college applications, identify scholarship opportunities and explore schools of interest. All lodging, meals and testing expenses are provided by Cherokee Nation Foundation, Cherokee Nation Businesses and Rogers State University.
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