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Proposed Bill Would Make Oklahoma Classrooms 'Cell Phone Free'

Proposed Bill Would Make Oklahoma Classrooms 'Cell Phone Free'

Chloe Abbott A proposed bill in the state legislature would create a pilot program for schools to go cell phone-free.

State Seeks Repayment Of Errant Teacher Bonuses

State Seeks Repayment Of Errant Teacher Bonuses

Jennifer Palmer, Oklahoma Watch Oklahoma’s Education Department awarded teachers life-changing bonuses — and created a nightmare for some by demanding it back. Story republished from Oklahoma Watch and StateImpact.

Tulsa Higher Education Consortium Explains Some Of The Changes To FAFSA Forms

Tulsa Higher Education Consortium Explains Some Of The Changes To FAFSA Forms

News On 6 The new simplified Free Application for Federal Student Aid, known as FAFSA, had a rocky start but is now open to the public. Aaron Wilson is the Director of programs and scholarships with the Tulsa Higher Education Consortium, and he joined News On 6 to explain why this is an important step for anyone looking at college.

Oklahoma Watch: Walters Administration Wants to Hire Someone to Get More National Media Exposure

Oklahoma Watch: Walters Administration Wants to Hire Someone to Get More National Media Exposure

Jennifer Palmer, Oklahoma Watch The state Education Department is looking to hire someone to manage national media appearances, raising concerns the agency would be boosting Superintendent Ryan Walters’ national profile at taxpayer expense.

Superintendent Walters Voices Concern Over Discipline in Oklahoma Schools

Superintendent Walters Voices Concern Over Discipline in Oklahoma Schools

News 9 The Oklahoma State Board of Education holds a meeting Thursday morning. Among the topics on the agenda: Tulsa Public Schools is expected to make a presentation on their accreditation status for the 2022-2023 school year.

2 New Lawsuits Filed Against Ryan Walters

2 New Lawsuits Filed Against Ryan Walters

News 9 Ryan Walters, the Oklahoma State Superintendent, has been named in many lawsuits, mostly from former employees.

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Tulsa Honor Academy Hosts 'College Signing Day' To Celebrate 1st Graduating Class

Tulsa Honor Academy Hosts 'College Signing Day' To Celebrate 1st Graduating Class

Alyssa Miller Tulsa Honor Academy (THA) will celebrate its first graduating class Tuesday morning and their commitment to college.

Tulsa Honor Academy Hosts 'College Signing Day' To Celebrate 1st Graduating Class

Tulsa Honor Academy Hosts 'College Signing Day' To Celebrate 1st Graduating Class

Alyssa Miller Tulsa Honor Academy (THA) will celebrate its first graduating class Tuesday morning and their commitment to college.

Claremore Area Chamber Of Commerce Holds 'State Of Education' With 3 Districts In Rogers Co.

Claremore Area Chamber Of Commerce Holds 'State Of Education' With 3 Districts In Rogers Co.

News On 6 For the first time, the Claremore Area Chamber of Commerce is holding a State of Education with three school districts in Rogers County.

Claremore Area Chamber Of Commerce Holds 'State Of Education' With 3 Districts In Rogers Co.

Claremore Area Chamber Of Commerce Holds 'State Of Education' With 3 Districts In Rogers Co.

News On 6 For the first time, the Claremore Area Chamber of Commerce is holding a State of Education with three school districts in Rogers County.

Broken Arrow Public Schools Partners With NSU, TCC For 'Early College High School' Program

Broken Arrow Public Schools Partners With NSU, TCC For 'Early College High School' Program

News On 6 Broken Arrow Public Schools is partnering with Northeastern State University and Tulsa Community College to give students a head start as they graduate high school.

Broken Arrow Public Schools Partners With NSU, TCC For 'Early College High School' Program

Broken Arrow Public Schools Partners With NSU, TCC For 'Early College High School' Program

News On 6 Broken Arrow Public Schools is partnering with Northeastern State University and Tulsa Community College to give students a head start as they graduate high school.

TPS Set to Announce New Collective Bargaining Agreements

TPS Set to Announce New Collective Bargaining Agreements

News On 6 Tulsa Public Schools is expected to announce new collective bargaining agreements on Friday.

TPS Set to Announce New Collective Bargaining Agreements

TPS Set to Announce New Collective Bargaining Agreements

News On 6 Tulsa Public Schools is expected to announce new collective bargaining agreements on Friday.

Cherokee Nation Donates Millions Of Dollars To Local School Districts

Cherokee Nation Donates Millions Of Dollars To Local School Districts

Kaitlyn Deggs The Cherokee Nation is giving $7.8 million this year to public schools across eastern Oklahoma. The Superintendent for Woodall Public Schools, says this money has been life-changing for her students. Now, they are able to upgrade their school security.

Cherokee Nation Donates Millions Of Dollars To Local School Districts

Cherokee Nation Donates Millions Of Dollars To Local School Districts

Kaitlyn Deggs The Cherokee Nation is giving $7.8 million this year to public schools across eastern Oklahoma. The Superintendent for Woodall Public Schools, says this money has been life-changing for her students. Now, they are able to upgrade their school security.

TPS Swears In New Board Member To Represent District 2

TPS Swears In New Board Member To Represent District 2

News On 6 Tulsa Public Schools has announced that Diamond Marshall has been sworn in to represent District 2.

TPS Swears In New Board Member To Represent District 2

TPS Swears In New Board Member To Represent District 2

News On 6 Tulsa Public Schools has announced that Diamond Marshall has been sworn in to represent District 2.

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OSU Extension To Offer Class On Co-Parenting To Help Divorcing Parents

OSU Extension To Offer Class On Co-Parenting To Help Divorcing Parents

News On 6 The OSU Extension office in Tulsa County will soon offer co-parenting classes to help parents and children overcome the effects of divorce. Stacey Jones joined News On 6 at Noon to explain why this class is important.

OSU Extension To Offer Class On Co-Parenting To Help Divorcing Parents

OSU Extension To Offer Class On Co-Parenting To Help Divorcing Parents

News On 6 The OSU Extension office in Tulsa County will soon offer co-parenting classes to help parents and children overcome the effects of divorce. Stacey Jones joined News On 6 at Noon to explain why this class is important.

TPS Accepting Applications For Tulsa Teacher Corps Program

TPS Accepting Applications For Tulsa Teacher Corps Program

Jonathan Polasek Tulsa Public Schools is looking for people interested in becoming teachers to apply for the Tulsa Teachers Corps.

TPS Accepting Applications For Tulsa Teacher Corps Program

TPS Accepting Applications For Tulsa Teacher Corps Program

Jonathan Polasek Tulsa Public Schools is looking for people interested in becoming teachers to apply for the Tulsa Teachers Corps.

Banned Book Lesson Thrusts Oklahoma Teacher Into Campaign

Banned Book Lesson Thrusts Oklahoma Teacher Into Campaign

Associated Press Former Norman High teacher Summer Boismier couldn’t have dreamed that a lesson from her English class would land her in the center of a vigorous statewide political campaign and turn her into a target for candidates and voters on social media.

Banned Book Lesson Thrusts Oklahoma Teacher Into Campaign

Banned Book Lesson Thrusts Oklahoma Teacher Into Campaign

Associated Press Former Norman High teacher Summer Boismier couldn’t have dreamed that a lesson from her English class would land her in the center of a vigorous statewide political campaign and turn her into a target for candidates and voters on social media.

Program At Pawhuska Public Schools Helps Teachers Earn Master's Degrees

Program At Pawhuska Public Schools Helps Teachers Earn Master's Degrees

Jonathan Polasek The Oklahoma State School Boards Association says there are currently over 1,000 teacher vacancies across the state this year and Pawhuska Public Schools is trying to combat the issue.

Program At Pawhuska Public Schools Helps Teachers Earn Master's Degrees

Program At Pawhuska Public Schools Helps Teachers Earn Master's Degrees

Jonathan Polasek The Oklahoma State School Boards Association says there are currently over 1,000 teacher vacancies across the state this year and Pawhuska Public Schools is trying to combat the issue.

State Superintendent Candidate Jena Nelson Outlines Plan For How To Improve Student Progress If Elected

State Superintendent Candidate Jena Nelson Outlines Plan For How To Improve Student Progress If Elected

Chris Yu Jena Nelson, the Democratic candidate for state superintendent, said getting real-time data on student progress can help reverse the trend of declining student test scores in Oklahoma.

State Superintendent Candidate Jena Nelson Outlines Plan For How To Improve Student Progress If Elected

State Superintendent Candidate Jena Nelson Outlines Plan For How To Improve Student Progress If Elected

Chris Yu Jena Nelson, the Democratic candidate for state superintendent, said getting real-time data on student progress can help reverse the trend of declining student test scores in Oklahoma.

How Candidate Ryan Walters Plans To Fix Low Test Scores If Elected State Superintendent

How Candidate Ryan Walters Plans To Fix Low Test Scores If Elected State Superintendent

Haley Weger Student test scores are declining in the state, and State Superintendent candidate Ryan Walters explains what he will do if elected to help improve those scores.

How Candidate Ryan Walters Plans To Fix Low Test Scores If Elected State Superintendent

How Candidate Ryan Walters Plans To Fix Low Test Scores If Elected State Superintendent

Haley Weger Student test scores are declining in the state, and State Superintendent candidate Ryan Walters explains what he will do if elected to help improve those scores.

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Festival In Sand Springs Brings Communities Together, Highlights Local Businesses

Festival In Sand Springs Brings Communities Together, Highlights Local Businesses

MaKayla Glenn Downtown Sand Springs will be transformed into a space that brings community, plant lovers, and families together. The City of Sand Springs said thousands have attended the Herbal Affair Festival in the past.

Festival In Sand Springs Brings Communities Together, Highlights Local Businesses

Festival In Sand Springs Brings Communities Together, Highlights Local Businesses

MaKayla Glenn Downtown Sand Springs will be transformed into a space that brings community, plant lovers, and families together. The City of Sand Springs said thousands have attended the Herbal Affair Festival in the past.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Pike Pass Users Report Overcharges On Will Rogers Turnpike

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Pike Pass Users Report Overcharges On Will Rogers Turnpike

Chinh Doan Over the last week, News On 6 has been in touch with the OTA. People are getting credited for their overcharges, but some drivers said they are skeptical of using the turnpike again.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Pike Pass Users Report Overcharges On Will Rogers Turnpike

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Pike Pass Users Report Overcharges On Will Rogers Turnpike

Chinh Doan Over the last week, News On 6 has been in touch with the OTA. People are getting credited for their overcharges, but some drivers said they are skeptical of using the turnpike again.

'It Hurts Really Bad': Mother, Sister Grieve The Loss Of 15-Year-Old Drowning Victim

'It Hurts Really Bad': Mother, Sister Grieve The Loss Of 15-Year-Old Drowning Victim

Chloe Abbott The mother of a 15-year-old boy who drowned last weekend, is struggling to process what happened and is now trying to figure out how to pay for a funeral.

'It Hurts Really Bad': Mother, Sister Grieve The Loss Of 15-Year-Old Drowning Victim

'It Hurts Really Bad': Mother, Sister Grieve The Loss Of 15-Year-Old Drowning Victim

Chloe Abbott The mother of a 15-year-old boy who drowned last weekend, is struggling to process what happened and is now trying to figure out how to pay for a funeral.

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Festival In Sand Springs Brings Communities Together, Highlights Local Businesses

Festival In Sand Springs Brings Communities Together, Highlights Local Businesses

MaKayla Glenn Downtown Sand Springs will be transformed into a space that brings community, plant lovers, and families together. The City of Sand Springs said thousands have attended the Herbal Affair Festival in the past.

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Pike Pass Users Report Overcharges On Will Rogers Turnpike

Oklahoma's Own In Focus: Pike Pass Users Report Overcharges On Will Rogers Turnpike

Chinh Doan Over the last week, News On 6 has been in touch with the OTA. People are getting credited for their overcharges, but some drivers said they are skeptical of using the turnpike again.

'It Hurts Really Bad': Mother, Sister Grieve The Loss Of 15-Year-Old Drowning Victim

'It Hurts Really Bad': Mother, Sister Grieve The Loss Of 15-Year-Old Drowning Victim

Chloe Abbott The mother of a 15-year-old boy who drowned last weekend, is struggling to process what happened and is now trying to figure out how to pay for a funeral.

Tulsa Woman Arrested, Accused Of Assaulting Ex-Husband With Sledgehammer

Tulsa Woman Arrested, Accused Of Assaulting Ex-Husband With Sledgehammer

News On 6 A Tulsa woman has pled guilty to assaulting her estranged husband with a sledgehammer.

Drumright Police Share Warning About Mountain Lion Spotted In Resident's Backyard

Drumright Police Share Warning About Mountain Lion Spotted In Resident's Backyard

News On 6 Drumright Police Department is warning the public about a mountain lion that was spotted on a home surveillance video this week.

Truman The Motorcycle Dog

Truman The Motorcycle Dog

News On 6 A dog on a motorcycle is not something you see every day. Jennifer Gilbert snapped this photo on the BA Thursday afternoon of a dog whose name we've learned is Truman.

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