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After Budget Cuts, Tulsa Parents Raise Money To Pay Teacher's Salary

Citing the legislature "not stepping up and doing their job," the TPS superintendent said, "I never thought I would see something like this is my career." More>>

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New Langston University President to Take Office Next Month

Dr. Kent Smith, Jr. who is the current Vice President for Student Affairs at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio will officially become president on June 4, 2012. More>>

Jenks Schools Gets $1.1 Million Donation To Reduce Class Size

Concerned parents gave Jenks schools an historic gift Tuesday. Eleven couples, along with anonymous donors, handed over more than $1 million to the district. More>>

Tulsa's Dr. Keith Ballard Named 2012 Oklahoma Superintendent of the Year

The superintendent of Tulsa Public Schools has been named 2012 Oklahoma Superintendent of the Year by the Oklahoma Association of School Administrators. The announcement honoring Dr. Keith Ballard was More>>

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Flat State Funding Forces Berryhill To Use Reserve Fund
Flat State Funding Forces Berryhill To Use Reserve Fund
School districts large and small, tell a similar story of a how a flat state budget is forcing them to make cuts.More >>
School districts large and small, tell a similar story of a how a flat state budget is forcing them to make cuts.More >>
Former Oklahoma Teacher Arrested For Sexual Misconduct With Student
Former Oklahoma Teacher Arrested For Sexual Misconduct With Student
A former Oklahoma high school teacher was taken into custody Sunday on complaints of misconduct with a student.More >>
A former Oklahoma high school teacher was taken into custody Sunday on complaints of misconduct with a student.More >>
Alumni Gather To Say Goodbye To Mayo Demonstration Academy
Alumni Gather To Say Goodbye To Mayo Demonstration Academy
As the academy moves into its new home, alumni get the chance to say a final farewell to the building they have grown to love.More >>
As the academy moves into its new home, alumni get the chance to say a final farewell to the building they have grown to love.More >>
Oklahoma Teachers Rally At State Capitol
Oklahoma Teachers Rally At State Capitol
Teachers say more money from the state legislature would be the biggest help, because students are not getting what they need.More >>
A rally at the state capitol Saturday ended a yearlong campaign by the Oklahoma Education Association to bring attention to what they say is a major problem in Oklahoma: funding.More >>
Tulsa Public Schools Name Teacher Of The Year
Tulsa Public Schools Name Teacher Of The Year
Lane Matheson has been a physics, robotics and engineering teacher at Memorial High School since 1996.More >>
Lane Matheson has been a physics, robotics and engineering teacher at Memorial High School since 1996.More >>
University Of Tulsa And Oral Roberts University To Hold Commencement Saturday
University Of Tulsa And Oral Roberts University To Hold Commencement Saturday
The University of Tulsa ceremony will take place at the Donald Reynolds Center on the TU campus and Oral Roberts University will hold its ceremony at the Mabee Center. More >>
The University of Tulsa ceremony will take place at the Donald Reynolds Center on the TU campus and Oral Roberts University will hold its ceremony at the Mabee Center. More >>
Bixby School Official To Take Top Post At Hilldale In Muskogee
Bixby School Official To Take Top Post At Hilldale In Muskogee
The Hilldale school board approved the hiring of Dr. Kaylin Coody contingent on her signing a contract. More >>
The Hilldale school board approved the hiring of Dr. Kaylin Coody contingent on her signing a contract. More >>
Teacher's Assistant Arrested In Claremore For Sexting Students
Teacher's Assistant Arrested In Claremore For Sexting Students
Police say Tiffany Huffman, a teacher's assistant at Southmoore High School was arrested in Claremore Thursday.More >>
Police say Tiffany Huffman, a teacher's assistant at Southmoore High School was arrested in Claremore Thursday.More >>
Tulsa Parents Rally For An Increase In School Funding
Tulsa Parents Rally For Increased Funding For Education
Passing tax cuts in the state legislature, but taking a pass on money for school kids, has Green Country parents fired up.More >>
Passing tax cuts in the state legislature, but taking a pass on money for school kids, has Green Country parents fired up.More >>
Tulsa Superintendent Repeats Calls For More School Funding
Tulsa Superintendent Repeats Calls For More School Funding
The Oklahoma State School Board held their regular monthly meeting in Tulsa Thursday at Will Rogers High School.
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The Oklahoma State School Board held their regular monthly meeting in Tulsa Thursday at Will Rogers High School.
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Routes Near Tulsa Schools Have Been Cleared
Routes Near Tulsa Schools Have Been Cleared
The streets around Tulsa schools, both public and private, were cleared by early Friday. Private contractors were called in to remove the snow and they finished the job early Friday.More >>
The streets around Tulsa schools, both public and private, were cleared by early Friday. Private contractors were called in to remove the snow and they finished the job early Friday.

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'Mad Moms' Rally For More Education Funding In Oklahoma

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Creative ways to overcome student debt
Creative ways to overcome student debt
There's many available student debt repayment options and strategies, such as student loan initiatives and loan consolidation plans.More >>
There's many available student debt repayment options and strategies, such as student loan initiatives and loan consolidation plans.More >>
Industries that benefit from broke college students
Industries that benefit from broke college students
These types of businesses have found success by capitalizing on the college demographic.More >>
These types of businesses have found success by capitalizing on the college demographic.More >>
Lessons learned from a lifetime of gaming
Lessons learned from a lifetime of gaming
This is your brain on Oregon Trail. And guess what? Gaming isn't the violence-inducing waste of time it's sometimes made out to be.More >>
Vitamin D doesn't help kids do better in school
Vitamin D doesn't help kids do better in school
High levels of vitamin D do not seem to help teens improve their school grades, researchers say.More >>
Bilingual kids are better multi-taskers
Bilingual kids are better multi-taskers
Children who grow up learning to speak two languages are better at multi-tasking than children who learn only one language, a new study finds.More >>
Children who grow up learning to speak two languages are better at multi-tasking than children who learn only one language, a new study finds.More >>
U.S. high school graduation rate inches past 75 percent
U.S. high school graduation rate inches past 75 percent
The graduation rate rose by 3.5 percent between 2002 and 2009, according to a new report. But 10 states had lower graduation rates in 2009 than in 2002.More >>
Kids willing to fail may perform better academically
Kids willing to fail may perform better academically
If at first you don't succeed, try, try again, goes the truism.More >>
Job qualifications you need in 2012
Job qualifications you need in 2012
With many looking to develop their existing skill set and strengthen their position in the job market, it is important to consider both academic and non-academic qualifications.More >>
Exercise might boost kids' academic ability
Exercise might boost kids' academic ability
Promoting physical activity among young school kids can end up improving their academic performance, a new study suggests.More >>
Kids can handle tech OK, but tying shoelaces? That’s another matter
Kids can handle tech OK, but tying shoelaces? That’s another matter
A survey which looked at how connected today's youngsters are with the great outdoors turned up some interesting, albeit alarming, results.More >>

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Fun and creative activities to do with Dad
Fun and creative activities to do with Dad
Father's Day is just around the corner, and if you haven't planned anything for dear old Dad, check out this list of fun Father's Day activities.More >>
Father's Day is just around the corner, and if you haven't planned anything for dear old Dad, check out this list of fun Father's Day activities.More >>
Does your child have seasonal allergies or a cold?
Does your child have seasonal allergies or a cold?
It can be difficult during the spring months for parents to determine whether their children have a cold or seasonal allergies.More >>
It can be difficult during the spring months for parents to determine whether their children have a cold or seasonal allergies, but an expert outlines how to tell the difference.More >>
Time magazine's breastfeeding cover sparks controversy
Time magazine's breastfeeding cover sparks controversy
Time magazine has sparked controversy with its latest cover depicting a mom breastfeeding her 3-year-old son.More >>
Time magazine has sparked controversy with its latest cover depicting a mom breastfeeding her 3-year-old son.More >>
Kids who sleep in parents' bed less likely to be overweight
Kids who sleep in parents' bed less likely to be overweight
Children who wake up at night and are allowed to fall back asleep in their parents' bed are less likely to be overweight than kids put back into their own bed, a new study says.More >>
Children who wake up at night and are allowed to fall back asleep in their parents' bed are less likely to be overweight than kids put back into their own bed, a new study says.More >>
Remembering Maurice Sendak, in his own words
Remembering Maurice Sendak, in his own words
In 2002 Maurice Sendak spoke about his personal history growing up in post-WWII Brooklyn; his escape into an inspired, illustrated world; and his expansion into music.More >>
In 2002 Maurice Sendak spoke about his personal history growing up in post-WWII Brooklyn; his escape into an inspired, illustrated world; and his expansion into music.More >>
Kid-friendly projects to celebrate mom
Kid-friendly projects to celebrate mom
When mom is your go-to person for a ride, help with homework or a quick snack before dinner, take a moment to show your appreciation this Mother's Day.More >>
When mom is your go-to person for a ride, help with homework or a quick snack before dinner, take a moment to show your appreciation this Mother's Day.More >>
8 creative sick-day activities for kids
8 creative sick-day activities for kids
Sick days are rough for a parent, especially if you have to miss work to take care of a sniffling kid. Check out this list of simple activities to make the most of your day together.More >>
Sick days are rough for a parent, especially if you have to miss work to take care of a sniffling kid. Check out this list of simple activities to make the most of your day together.More >>
Mother's Day ideas: No spa day for me, please
Mother's Day ideas: No spa day for me, please
Mother's Day 2012 gift ideas -- Give me a fun day over a spa day, anytime.More >>
Mother's Day 2012 gift ideas -- Give me a fun day over a spa day, anytime.More >>
Fun Earth Day activities for kids
Fun Earth Day activities for kids
It's time to show your love for the planet! Celebrate Earth Day with kid-friendly activities and crafts.More >>
U.S. children exposed to hours of background TV daily
U.S. children exposed to hours of background TV daily
American children are being exposed to background TV for nearly four hours every day, new research finds.More >>

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Parents can ease back-to-school stress
Parents can ease back-to-school stress
For kids, the end of summer means an abrupt end to staying up late and sleeping until noon: It also signals the beginning of brand new challenges and perhaps a case of the back-to-school jitters.More >>
Making sure 'back to school' doesn't mean 'back to bullying'
Making sure 'back to school' doesn't mean 'back to bullying'
For some children, the start of school means the beginning of bullying.More >>
Fun ways to stop summer brain drain
Fun ways to stop summer brain drain
During summer vacation, kids can experience a month or more of learning loss. As a parent, you can halt the summer brain drain and give your kids the brain boost they need to prepare them for the upcoming school year.More >>
Saving cash on college textbooks: E-book rental services compared
Saving cash on college textbooks: E-book rental services compared
Recently Amazon launched a Kindle textbook rental service to compete with several other services designed to save college kids some cash. Here's a look at how e-textbook programs compare.More >>
Summer homework battles
Summer homework battles
You're still sitting on the beach, but unfinished summer projects for school -- posters, reading assignments, essays -- loom large. Here's how to make the job less painful.More >>
Preparing your child for middle school
Preparing your child for middle school
Making the transition from elementary school to middle school can be exciting and scary at the same time. Learn what you can do to smooth the move.More >>
When the final bell rings: Afterschool care for your kids
When the final bell rings: Afterschool care for your kids
When you're a working parent, figuring out what to do with your children after school can be a major concern. Learn how afterschool programs can help.More >>
Family Involvement is Important
When parents get involved in education, their kids do better in school. Yet many parents don't realize how important it is to get involved in their children's learning.
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Parents May Consider the Montessori Alternative
Parents May Consider the Montessori Alternative
Take some time to read about what a Montessori school is and how it differs from most traditional schools. You might find that it offers the type of education you wish to find for your child.More >>
College Students: Finding an Internship
College Students: Finding an Internship
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Finding an internship is, much like when you applied to college, a process. If you are considering applying for a position it is a clear indication that you are motivated. The next step is to translate that into action!More >>
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