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Board Of Education Places Tulsa Public Schools On Accreditation With Deficiencies

Board Of Education Places Tulsa Public Schools On Accreditation With Deficiencies

David Prock The State Board of Education voted to change the status of Tulsa Public Schools to Accredited With Deficiencies on Thursday. State Superintendent Ryan Walters said that if he does not see the turnaround that he wants there will be strong action in the next months.

Tulsa Public Schools Board Meeting Highlights Worries Ahead Of State Board's Decision On Accreditation

Tulsa Public Schools Board Meeting Highlights Worries Ahead Of State Board's Decision On Accreditation

Chinh Doan Students from Tulsa Public Schools are concerned about their education this year due to the uncertainty of the district's accreditation status.

Students Discuss TPS Accreditation Status At University Of Tulsa Town Hall

Students Discuss TPS Accreditation Status At University Of Tulsa Town Hall

News On 6 Students from Tulsa Public Schools are concerned about their education this year due to the uncertainty of the district's accreditation status.

Mayor G.T. Bynum Calls For State Board Of Education To Accredit Tulsa Public Schools

Mayor G.T. Bynum Calls For State Board Of Education To Accredit Tulsa Public Schools

News On 6 Tulsa Mayor GT Bynum met with TPS board members and State Superintendent Ryan Walters on Friday and in a letter to the SBOE, said the City of Tulsa does not seek a potential state takeover of the district and he wants TPS to be accredited during Thursday's vote.

OSDE, TPS Report Conflicting Findings About Student Performances

OSDE, TPS Report Conflicting Findings About Student Performances

Kaitlyn Deggs The State Department of Education said Tulsa Public Schools has had failing test scores for more than a decade, but the TPS Superintendent said scores have improved.

Tulsa Mayor Addresses TPS Accreditation: 'Take The Personalities Out and Put Kids Back At The Forefront'

Tulsa Mayor Addresses TPS Accreditation: 'Take The Personalities Out and Put Kids Back At The Forefront'

David Prock While speaking with the mayor we asked his thoughts on the situation between the State Department of Education and Tulsa Public Schools. The Mayor said he has been in contact with both sides and hopes a resolution can be reached that puts Tulsa kids first.

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TPS Superintendent Gist Says District Is Open To Working With Walters On Improvement Plan

TPS Superintendent Gist Says District Is Open To Working With Walters On Improvement Plan

Ryan Gillin Ryan Walters says the Tulsa Public School District needs significant change to happen, especially with reading proficiency. Tulsa Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Deborah Gist says he has not made them clear and wants to work together. News On 6's Ryan Gillin had the details, Tuesday evening.

TPS Superintendent Gist Says District Is Open To Working With Walters On Improvement Plan

TPS Superintendent Gist Says District Is Open To Working With Walters On Improvement Plan

Ryan Gillin Ryan Walters says the Tulsa Public School District needs significant change to happen, especially with reading proficiency. Tulsa Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Deborah Gist says he has not made them clear and wants to work together. News On 6's Ryan Gillin had the details, Tuesday evening.

Walters Announces Guidelines For Tulsa Public School District; Calls For New Leadership

Walters Announces Guidelines For Tulsa Public School District; Calls For New Leadership

News On 6 State Superintendent Ryan Walters laid down a list of guidelines and benchmarks for Tulsa Public Schools this upcoming year and called for new leadership while a vote on the district's accreditation status looms.

Walters Announces Guidelines For Tulsa Public School District; Calls For New Leadership

Walters Announces Guidelines For Tulsa Public School District; Calls For New Leadership

News On 6 State Superintendent Ryan Walters laid down a list of guidelines and benchmarks for Tulsa Public Schools this upcoming year and called for new leadership while a vote on the district's accreditation status looms.

State Accreditation Director Outlines Past Sanctions Against Troubled School Districts

State Accreditation Director Outlines Past Sanctions Against Troubled School Districts

Amy Slanchik The state school board is set to vote on Tulsa Public Schools' accreditation in three weeks.

State Accreditation Director Outlines Past Sanctions Against Troubled School Districts

State Accreditation Director Outlines Past Sanctions Against Troubled School Districts

Amy Slanchik The state school board is set to vote on Tulsa Public Schools' accreditation in three weeks.

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Barnsdall Residents Say Early Warning Of Tornado Saved Lives

Barnsdall Residents Say Early Warning Of Tornado Saved Lives

Cal Day People caught in the path of the Barnsdall tornado say they were watching our Oklahoma Weather Experts when the storm started and continued to grow in strength. These residents had a nearly 45-minute heads-up that the storm was very dangerous.

Barnsdall Residents Say Early Warning Of Tornado Saved Lives

Barnsdall Residents Say Early Warning Of Tornado Saved Lives

Cal Day People caught in the path of the Barnsdall tornado say they were watching our Oklahoma Weather Experts when the storm started and continued to grow in strength. These residents had a nearly 45-minute heads-up that the storm was very dangerous.

Claremore Couple Gets Caught In Possible Tornado Near Bokoshe

Claremore Couple Gets Caught In Possible Tornado Near Bokoshe

Jordan Tidwell A Claremore couple hauling a load back from Arkansas say they got caught up in a possible tornado Wednesday night.

Claremore Couple Gets Caught In Possible Tornado Near Bokoshe

Claremore Couple Gets Caught In Possible Tornado Near Bokoshe

Jordan Tidwell A Claremore couple hauling a load back from Arkansas say they got caught up in a possible tornado Wednesday night.

Wagoner County Sheriff's Office Helping Neglected Animals

Wagoner County Sheriff's Office Helping Neglected Animals

Ryan Gillin Casey Rivers came up with the Badges and Paws initiative because the department gets calls about abused and neglected animals, and there aren't enough resources to care for all the rescues.

Wagoner County Sheriff's Office Helping Neglected Animals

Wagoner County Sheriff's Office Helping Neglected Animals

Ryan Gillin Casey Rivers came up with the Badges and Paws initiative because the department gets calls about abused and neglected animals, and there aren't enough resources to care for all the rescues.

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Barnsdall Residents Say Early Warning Of Tornado Saved Lives

Barnsdall Residents Say Early Warning Of Tornado Saved Lives

Cal Day People caught in the path of the Barnsdall tornado say they were watching our Oklahoma Weather Experts when the storm started and continued to grow in strength. These residents had a nearly 45-minute heads-up that the storm was very dangerous.

Claremore Couple Gets Caught In Possible Tornado Near Bokoshe

Claremore Couple Gets Caught In Possible Tornado Near Bokoshe

Jordan Tidwell A Claremore couple hauling a load back from Arkansas say they got caught up in a possible tornado Wednesday night.

Wagoner County Sheriff's Office Helping Neglected Animals

Wagoner County Sheriff's Office Helping Neglected Animals

Ryan Gillin Casey Rivers came up with the Badges and Paws initiative because the department gets calls about abused and neglected animals, and there aren't enough resources to care for all the rescues.

Demolition Begins On Damaged Homes In Barnsdall

Demolition Begins On Damaged Homes In Barnsdall

Emory Bryan The clear skies and cooler weather on Thursday are a big help for those cleaning up in places like Barnsdall.

GOP Leaders In House Defeat Motion To Oust Speaker

GOP Leaders In House Defeat Motion To Oust Speaker

News 9 GOP leaders in the United States House of Representatives are hoping they can now focus on the business of governing, rather than fending off efforts, from within their own conference, to remove the Speaker. This after a motion to vacate the Speakership was defeated overwhelmingly Wednesday.

Therapy Thoughts: How To Help Kids Avoid Learning Loss Over The Summer

Therapy Thoughts: How To Help Kids Avoid Learning Loss Over The Summer

News On 6 Doctor Brenda Lloyd Jones from the University of Oklahoma joined News On 6 to answer your questions about relationships and mental health.

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