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'This is your choice': Band teacher was allegedly fired from job while deployed for Air Force service, and the DOJ noticed
The U.S. Justice Department is suing an Oklahoma school district accused of barring an Air Force Reserve airman deployed for military service from resuming his job as an elementary school band teacher. The post ‘This is your choice’: Band teacher was allegedly fired from job while deployed for Air Force service, and the DOJ noticed first appeared on Law & Crime.
Opponents of public religious charter school seek a court injunction to halt its opening
Opponents of what is proposed to be the nation's first religious public charter school have asked a district court to issue a temporary injunction preventing the school from opening in Oklahoma City and receiving state funds. The request was filed Friday in Oklahoma County District Court, meeting a deadline set...
In OKCPS, behavior is communication. Simply suspending kids is not the answer | Opinion
Oklahoma City Public Schools accepts, welcomes and nurtures all kids. Kids who have special needs. Kids who have behavioral issues. Kids who have mental health issues. Kids who have experienced trauma. Kids who are English Language Learners. It is the responsibility of educators to find the best course to serve the whole child and see that behavior is communication. It is their responsibility to teach, re-teach and model positive behavior while creating a safe environment for all students.
Oklahoma County Health News: Urgent Call to Address Rising PTSD Rates in US Colleges
In this article, Dr. Shelandra Bell, DO, Family Medicine, shares her expert insights of the findings and provides Oklahoma residents with evidence-based recommendations for protecting their health.Why This Matters to You: There is a growing mental health crisis of PTSD among US college students.What This Means for Your Health: "PTSD can be a silent struggle for many college students. This can impact their academic performance, social interactions, and overall quality of life." Dr. Puja Uppal, Family MedicineDoctor's Key Insights for Mental Health in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma: "The impact of PTSD extends far beyond the classroom. Students grappling with this disorder...
31 May 24 - Episode 37 - A Visit With Todd Lamb from UCO
In an episode that every student that attends UCO must hear, university president Todd Lamb sits down with the Edmond Voices team and discusses his first year at the university. Endearing stories, and the secret to getting a free cup of coffee out of the president, are just some of the things covered this month.
Rain or shine, fans ready to party at Women's College World Series
OKLAHOMA CITY — While most spectators are focused on who is playing during the Women’s College World Series this week, some superfans are out to claim the title of tailgate champion. As tailgaters fill the parking lots and fans fill the street, a group of Louisiana State University...
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