Skiatook
Skiatook, OK · Education
tulsatoday.com
TPS Leadership Panic Proposal Passed
Analysis: With millions of missing money still under investigation, the Tulsa Public School District (TPS) Board of Education Monday voted to approve a staff proposal to close or consolidate 14 elementary schools, two middle schools and one alternative program beginning with the 2027-28 school year. The decision came after a...
theokeagle.org
Tulsa Public Schools board votes 6-1 to close 17 schools despite community pushback
“They didn’t hear us,” said Kerr Elementary health aide Jennifer Jones. She wiped away tears shortly after the Tulsa Public Schools board voted 6-1 Monday night to close 17 campuses next year, including Kerr. District leaders rolled out the plan — an effort to cut $12 million from TPS’ operational deficit — less than four weeks before the vote.
bartlesvilleradio.com
Barnsdall Gives Update on Reasoning Behind Monday School Closure
Barnsdall Schools have added an update that led to Monday's sudden school closure. The Barnsdall Public Schools Facebook Page states the concern has been addressed and the matter has been resolved. They state the decision to close school was made out of an abundance of caution, with the safety of students and staff as the highest priority.
bartlesvilleradio.com
Nowata Public Schools Holding Stakeholder Event Nov. 6
The Nowata Area Chamber of Commerce and Nowata Public Schools is holding a community stakeholder event regarding the state of Nowata Public Schools (NPS). School officials are calling on residents within the school district to attend the event and discuss the current state of the district, the future of the district and how NPS can move forward.
cherokeephoenix.org
Former Cherokee Nation employee honored by National Indian Education Association
TAHLEQUAH – The National Indian Education Association named longtime Cherokee Nation employee Carolyn Allen as 2026 Elder of the Year. “It truly is an honor to be recognized by the NIEA and Cherokee Nation as 2026 Elder of the Year,” Allen said. “Cherokee Nation continues to support educators and students all over the reservation whether its higher education, young children or our elders”
bartlesvilleradio.com
KOKI FOX 23
Monte Cassino to open specialized educational division serving students with dyslexia
TULSA, Okla. — In recognition of Dyslexia Awareness Month, Monte Cassino School announced the opening of St. Scholastica Academy, a specialized educational division serving second and third grade students diagnosed with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences. St. Scholastica Academy will be the first program of its kind in...
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okwnews.com
Northeastern State University grant expands access to affordable childcare at Little Rowdy Childcare Center
BROKEN ARROW, Okla. – Northeastern State University (NSU) has received a five-year Child Care Access Means Parents in School (CCAMPIS) grant through the U.S. Department of Education to make childcare more affordable for eligible student-parents and expand services at the Little Rowdy Childcare Center. For student-parents, access to reliable,...
publicradiotulsa.org
FREE explores private school vouchers impact on the public school system through forum
Education is always in the headlines and on the minds of voters – especially parents. And, to provide some answers, The Foundation for Real Economic Emancipation, or FREE, is holding another forum with expert panelists – this time, the focus centers around education in Oklahoma and the impact of school vouchers.
theokeagle.org
North Tulsans see echoes of the past in TPS’ school closure proposal
Lynda Chaplin has seen a lot of change in north Tulsa’s Northgate neighborhood over nearly six decades. But with the community staring down potential school closures, the 76-year-old is wondering what comes next. She has seen the once-bustling Northland Shopping Center lose anchor tenants like JCPenney and Zales, where...
News On 6
University of Tulsa cuts staff positions in 9% reduction in force
TULSA, Okla. - The University of Tulsa plans to eliminate staff positions and leave several vacancies unfilled, resulting in a reduction in force of just under 9% among staff. The university announced the changes, saying the moves are intended to enhance the student experience, streamline operations and reduce expenses. The...