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OKC Public Schools Superintendent 'Very Concerned' About Possible Take Over

The superintendent of Oklahoma's largest school district says he's "very concerned" that the state Department of Education may take over 24 schools identified as needing improvement. More>>

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Oklahoma Schools May Face A-F Grading Scale

The State Board of Education is considering applying the same grading system used for students to the public schools that teach them. More>>

New Deer Creek Principal Resigns Due To Felony Charge

The woman recently hired to lead Deer Creek Intermediate School for the 2012 - 2013 school year has stepped down before her first day, and she says a nasty divorce is to blame. More>>

Oklahoma Receives 'No Child Left Behind' Waiver

Oklahoma is one of 10 states that's been granted a waiver from the federal No Child Left Behind law that requires students be proficient in reading and math by 2014. More>>

Edmond Man Among Top Six School Counselors In America

A counselor at the Sunset Elementary School in Edmond was named one of the six finalists for the School Counselor of the Year award in America. More>>

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Noble Public School District Saves Jobs And Money By Going Green
In just two years, Noble Public School leaders have shaved 30 percent off their energy costs.More >>
In just two years, Noble Public School leaders have shaved 30 percent off their energy costs.More >>
Hollis Woman Named Oklahoma Teacher Of The Year
A 4th-grade teacher at Sallie Gillentine Elementary School in Hollis has been named the 2012 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year.More >>
A 4th-grade teacher at Sallie Gillentine Elementary School in Hollis has been named the 2012 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year.More >>
Oklahoma City Cuts Elementary Science Teacher As 'Equity' Issue
Parents of children at an Oklahoma City elementary school are mobilizing to make up for the loss of a science teacher after the school district axed the teacher as an "equity" issue.More >>
Parents of children at an Oklahoma City elementary school are mobilizing to make up for the loss of a science teacher after the school district axed the teacher as an "equity" issue.More >>
Superintendent: Oklahoma ACT Scores Show Need To Focus On Core Subjects
According to figures released Tuesday by the Oklahoma Department of Education, 76 percent of Oklahoma high school graduates took the ACT exam this year, up from 73 percent in 2010.More >>
According to figures released Tuesday by the Oklahoma Department of Education, 76 percent of Oklahoma high school graduates took the ACT exam this year, up from 73 percent in 2010.More >>
Longer Days At Edmond Public Schools Begin Wednesday
Edmond Public Schools students will attend class for 20 extra minutes beginning Wednesday, September 7.More >>
Edmond Public Schools students will attend class for 20 extra minutes beginning Wednesday, September 7.More >>
OKC Public Schools Board Adds More Time To School Day
Students in Oklahoma City will be going to class a little earlier and getting home a little later.More >>
Students in Oklahoma City will be going to class a little earlier and getting home a little later.More >>
Inaccurate Test Results Jeopardize Budgets, Student Placements
Oklahoma's top educator says major errors in student testing results are jeopardizing a number of things including school district budgets and accurate student placements.More >>
Oklahoma's top educator says major errors in student testing results are jeopardizing a number of things including school district budgets and accurate student placements.More >>
Hundreds Of Oklahoma Teachers Pick Up Free School Supplies
Hundreds of teachers showed up at the Teachers' Warehouse in Oklahoma City on Wednesday to pick up free school supplies.More >>
Hundreds of teachers showed up at the Teachers' Warehouse in Oklahoma City on Wednesday to pick up free school supplies.More >>
Edmond School Board Approves Realignment Plans
The Edmond Public Schools Board of Education approved a school attendance area realignment plan at its meeting Wednesday.More >>
The Edmond Public Schools Board of Education approved a school attendance area realignment plan at its meeting Wednesday.More >>
Edmond Teachers Vote To Extend School Day
If blizzards hit central Oklahoma again this winter, students in Edmond Public Schools won't have to worry about making up the days at the end of the school year.More >>
If blizzards hit central Oklahoma again this winter, students in Edmond Public Schools won't have to worry about making up the days at the end of the school year.More >>

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