 Education Lankford seeks action on Chinese Communist role in schools
U.S. Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma City, is among 18 members of the U.S. Senate calling for a nationwide audit to “determine how much funding from hostile foreign governments has flowed into America’s K-12 schools.”
Ray Carter | August 31, 2023 Lankford seeks action on Chinese Communist role in schools Click the headline to read the full article at OCPA.  Education Oklahoma’s first classical charter school opens
After more than three years of preparation and planning, Tulsa Classical Academy had its ribbon-cutting ceremony Aug. 25, making it the first classical public charter school in Oklahoma.
Ray Carter | August 25, 2023 Oklahoma’s first classical charter school opens Click the headline to read the full article at OCPA.  Education ‘Wraparound’ services a flop
Over the last three decades, enrollment in Oklahoma public schools increased by 5.8 percent—but public school staff increased 19.9 percent. Academic results have not surged along with school staffing.
Jonathan Small | August 25, 2023 ‘Wraparound’ services a flop Click the headline to read the full article at OCPA.  Education Tulsa schools accredited, but with increased state oversight
Following weeks of public debate, the State Board of Education has voted to accredit Tulsa Public Schools for another year, but board members also imposed several requirements on the district that will increase state oversight of Tulsa schools.
Ray Carter | August 24, 2023 Tulsa schools accredited, but with increased state oversight Click the headline to read the full article at OCPA.  Education With Tulsa under scrutiny, Superintendent Gist resigns
With Tulsa public schools facing a downgrade in its state accreditation, or even potential state takeover, Tulsa Public Schools Superintendent Deborah Gist has announced she is resigning. Her last day on the job will be Sept. 15.
Ray Carter | August 23, 2023 With Tulsa under scrutiny, Superintendent Gist resigns Click the headline to read the full article at OCPA. |
   
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