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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.
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 City University to share in $22.5 million bequest
Oklahoma City University (OCU) has announced a gift totaling nearly $8 million from the estate of Robert and Alice Dangott. The bequest comes as part of a $22.5 million planned estate gift made to the Oklahoma Methodist Foundation by the couple, members of the First United Methodist Church of Okmulgee who died in 2014 and 2020, respectively. The gift includes a cash award of approximately $7.5 million as well as additional land, insurance, and mineral assets that are yet to be liquidated. OCU anticipates the unrestricted gift will generate income of more than $500,000 a year to address critical needs at the school.
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...
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...
STEM Spotlight: New STEM center opens in northeast Oklahoma City to boost student success
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Urban League of Greater Oklahoma City opened a new STEM-focused center in northeast Oklahoma City, aiming to eliminate barriers to academic success for students. "We are just so happy that even though school is out, our kids have a wonderful opportunity to learn about science,...
Yukon school district retirees honored
Yukon Public Schools’ Board of Education meeting on May 13 featured a series of fond farewells to many longtime school employees who are retiring this year. The meeting was originally scheduled for May 6, but the high chance of inclement weather caused it to be rescheduled. Presented with awards...
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.
YHS students prepare for Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute
Nearly 900 high school actors, photographers, dancers, singers, writers, visual artists, filmmakers, and musicians across the state auditioned for the 2024 Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute at Quartz Mountain (OSAI), Oklahoma’s one-of-a-kind arts education program. Only 240 students are selected to attend, joining nearly five decades of exceptional alumni including...
Remembrance work with difficult pasts brings Oklahomans, Germans together
"We always said how important it is for a country to remember its history — Educator Sabeth Schmidthals, Berlin, Germany. At a time when educators are forbidden to teach certain parts of U.S. history and school curricula is being stripped of some historical content and context, three Oklahomans have connected with German high school students and their teacher over a shared commitment to preserving and sharing lessons from the past through remembrance efforts.
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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