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Few Oklahoma Schools Have Real Storm Shelters

The schools in Moore had children take shelter where they could, but that was not a true safe room. And most schools don't have anything better. More>>

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Moore Schools Out For Year, Graduation Planned As Scheduled

School is canceled for the remainder of the year in Moore. Graduation continues as scheduled.
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Several Oklahoma Groups Get Literacy Grants From Dollar General

The foundation says the YWCA of Tulsa and Tulsa's Community Action Project have been given $8,000 and $7,500 respectively. More>>

OU Student Accused Of Illegally Changing Grades

Authorities have charged a University of Oklahoma student with computer-related crimes for allegedly changing his grades. More>>

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House Democrats Call For Changes After End-Of-Year Testing Glitches
House Democrats Call For Changes After End-Of-Year Testing Glitches
Tulsa Public Schools called it a "disastrous debacle." Computer server malfunctions booted more than 3,000 Oklahoma students out of online testing programs last week.More >>
Tulsa Public Schools called it a "disastrous debacle." Computer server malfunctions booted more than 3,000 Oklahoma students out of online testing programs last week.More >>
Caught On Tape: Girl Beaten By Two Students At Yukon High School
Caught On Tape: Girl Beaten By Two Students At Yukon High School
School district officials in Yukon have suspended the two attackers in the video, but the victim’s parents say that's not good enough.
A girl was beaten at Yukon High School by two other students, and it was all caught on cell phone video. The video is now making the rounds on YouTube. Police are investigating.More >>
A girl was beaten at Yukon High School by two other students, and it was all caught on cell phone video. The video is now making the rounds on YouTube. Police are investigating.More >>
Support Pours In For Oklahoma WWII Vet Learning To Read
Support Pours In For Oklahoma WWII Vet Learning To Read
Ed Bray is 90 years old, and he's just now learning how to read. We first met him in March, when he was profiled by CBS News. Now, he's receiving support from all over the country.More >>
Ed Bray is 90 years old, and he's just now learning how to read. We first met him in March, when he was profiled by CBS News. Now, he's receiving support from all over the country.
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Toys Engineered By TU Students Bring Smiles At Tulsa's Little Light House
Toys Engineered By TU Students Bring Smiles At Tulsa's Little Light House
If smiles can gauge the success of an engineering project, two new toys at Tulsa's The Little Light House are a success.More >>
If smiles can gauge the success of an engineering project, two new toys at Tulsa's The Little Light House are a success. More >>
Junior Achievement Volunteers Bring Business World To Tulsa Junior High
Junior Achievement Volunteers Bring Business World To Tulsa Junior High
East Central students pose with a volunteer teacher from Junior Achievement.
About 30 Junior Achievement of Oklahoma board members volunteered to teach Tulsa students at East Central Junior High.More >>
About 30 Junior Achievement of Oklahoma board members volunteered to teach Tulsa students at East Central Junior High.
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Added $74M To Oklahoma Education Budget Still Not Enough, Advocates Say
Added $74M To Oklahoma Education Budget Still Not Enough, Advocates Say
State lawmakers reached a deal on the budget Thursday, and it includes new money for education, but not enough to offset cuts from the last several years.
State lawmakers reached a deal on the budget Thursday, and it includes new money for education, but not enough to offset cuts from the last several years.
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State lawmakers reached a deal on the budget Thursday, and it includes new money for education, but not enough to offset cuts from the last several years.
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End-Of-Year Tests Resume At Tulsa Area Schools
End-Of-Year Tests Resume At Tulsa Area Schools
State Department of Education extends testing deadline after server crashes impede process for thousands of students.More >>
State Department of Education extends testing deadline after server crashes impede process for thousands of students.
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Adair County Student Named State Winner In Doodle 4 Google Competition
Adair County Student Named State Winner In Doodle 4 Google Competition
Jenna Hooper, a fourth grader from Maryetta School, is one of the state winners selected from more than 130,000 students who submitted entries this year.More >>
Jenna Hooper, a fourth grader from Maryetta School, is one of the state winners selected from more than 130,000 students who submitted entries this year.More >>
Server Crash Stalls Testing For Thousands Of Oklahoma Students
Server Crash Stalls Testing For Thousands Of Oklahoma Students
The problems were supposed to be fixed Tuesday morning, but the testing company's server crashed for the second day in a row. Now, schools are crunching to get testing done by the Friday deadline.More >>
The problems were supposed to be fixed Tuesday morning, but the testing company's server crashed for the second day in a row. Now, schools are crunching to get testing done by the Friday deadline.More >>

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High-frequency noise boosts math skills in study
High-frequency noise boosts math skills in study
Scientists report that they were able to improve the math-calculation skills of college students by buzzing their brains with doses of random high-frequency noise.More >>
Scientists report that they were able to improve the math-calculation skills of college students by buzzing their brains with doses of random high-frequency noise.More >>
Should you head back to business school?
Should you head back to business school?
While pursuing an MBA comes with its own set of challenges, an MBA can be a valuable asset on the path to a better career for young professionals with clear career goals and realistic expectations.More >>
While pursuing an MBA comes with its own set of challenges, an MBA can be a valuable asset on the path to a better career for young professionals with clear career goals and realistic expectations.More >>

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OU Student Accused Of Illegally Changing Grades
OU Student Accused Of Illegally Changing Grades
Authorities have charged a University of Oklahoma student with computer-related crimes for allegedly changing his grades.More >>
Authorities have charged a University of Oklahoma student with computer-related crimes for allegedly changing his grades.More >>
OU Board Of Regents Elects New Chairman
OU Board Of Regents Elects New Chairman
The University of Oklahoma Board of Regents has elected Richard Dunning of Oklahoma City as chairman for the coming year.More >>
The University of Oklahoma Board of Regents has elected Richard Dunning of Oklahoma City as chairman for the coming year.More >>

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Back to school tips from mom bloggers
Back to school tips from mom bloggers
Making the transition back to school can be quite a change for kids and parents alike. Here is some advice from a panel of mom bloggers.More >>
Making the transition back to school can be quite a change for kids and parents alike. Here is some advice from a panel of mom bloggers.More >>
Summer homework battles
Summer homework battles
You're still sitting on the beach, but unfinished summer projects for school -- posters, reading assignments, essays -- loom large. Here's how to make the job less painful.More >>
You're still sitting on the beach, but unfinished summer projects for school -- posters, reading assignments, essays -- loom large. Here's how to make the job less painful.More >>
Fun ways to stop summer brain drain
Fun ways to stop summer brain drain
During summer vacation, kids can experience a month or more of learning loss. As a parent, you can halt the summer brain drain and give your kids the brain boost they need to prepare them for the upcoming school year.More >>
During summer vacation, kids can experience a month or more of learning loss. As a parent, you can halt the summer brain drain and give your kids the brain boost they need to prepare them for the upcoming school year.More >>
Saving cash on college textbooks: E-book rental services compared
Saving cash on college textbooks: E-book rental services compared
Recently Amazon launched a Kindle textbook rental service to compete with several other services designed to save college kids some cash. Here's a look at how e-textbook programs compare.More >>