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Black Women Superintendents Lead 2 Largest Oklahoma School Districts
This is the first time both Black women educators are superintendents, marking a historic shift for Oklahoma school districts. In a groundbreaking development for Oklahoma’s education landscape, Black women educators now serve as superintendents of the state’s two largest school districts. Jamie Polk, an Iowa native with 25...
State senator says she intends to take Walters, education officials to court
OKLAHOMA CITY — A state senator says she intends to take the state’s top school board, the state superintendent and the Oklahoma State Department of Education to court after she was denied entry to a closed-door meeting last week. Sen. Mary Boren, D-Norman, said she’s deciding whether to pursue legal action through the Attorney General’s […] The post State senator says she intends to take Walters, education officials to court appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.
Oklahoma HS football: Putnam City LB Brayden Knox commits to Tulsa 2025 recruiting class
Just over an hour after Jenks offensive lineman Javion Antai announced he’ll continue his career at Tulsa, the Golden Hurricane got another commitment from an in-state prospect Thursday. Putnam City linebacker Brayden Knox announced he’ll play for Tulsa at the next level, choosing the school over several other Division...
Edmond school board reviews strategic planning session.
Superintendent Angela Grunewald reviewed last week’s school district strategy planning session during the Edmond Board of Education’s Monday meeting. “I first like to thank all of you (board members) for giving up half a day to participate in the second half of our strategic planning last week,” she said.
FAME signing day celebrates first manufacturing student cohort for Oklahoma’s workforce
Eight students were celebrated as the first cohort of students in Oklahoma for the Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) program at a signing ceremony on Wednesday, June 25, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City’s STEM Technologies Building. FAME, a highly successful hybrid academic and training program originally created by Toyota and nationally scaled by the National Association of Manufacturers, helps fill the manufacturing pipeline by providing global-best workforce development.
Rose State keeps tuition flat for second year in a row
Most students at Rose State College won’t see a tuition increase this year. Rose State College is keeping tuition flat for nearly all students except for the school’s new bachelor’s degree in cyber security. Students will pay $177 per credit hour including mandatory fees. It is the...
UCO to improve female athletics equality after court-approved Title IX settlement
OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — A federal court approved a class action settlement on Monday that requires the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) to provide female student-athletes with equal treatment and opportunities. The settlement also requires the university to hire an outside expert to conduct a review of its intercollegiate...
Emmit’s Brigade Launches to Support Mount St. Mary’s NIL Efforts
EMMITSBURG, Md. (July 2, 2024) – Emmit's Brigade, a Name, Image, and Likeness Collective (NIL), has been launched to support Mount St. Mary's University's student-athlete population. Memberships and FAQs for Emmit's Brigade are listed on the platform's website. Emmit's Brigade leverages the cumulative power of alumni, fans, and local...
New law impacts student/school engagement with electronic/digital communications.
School districts across the state, including Edmond and Deer Creek Public Schools are now required to have school personnel engaging in electronic or digital communication with a student to include the student's parent or guardians. House Bill 3958, authored by Rep. Sherrie Conley, R-Newcastle, and signed by Gov. Kevin Stitt...
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