Tulsa Public Schools may be making the most drastic cuts, but districts across the Tulsa area are facing similar budgetary challenges.
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‘We aren’t done yet’: Tulsa families, teachers respond to closure of 17 campuses
Tulsa Public Schools is officially closing more than a fifth of its campuses next year. Details are still emerging on what the transition will look like — and Tulsans have questions.
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Tulsa Public Schools board votes 6-1 to close 17 schools despite community pushback
Board member Calvin Moniz was the sole vote against the district’s proposal, which aims to save $12 million from TPS’ operational deficit.
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North Tulsans see echoes of the past in TPS’ school closure proposal
Longtime residents have seen northside schools shift, close and reopen over decades. With eight campuses proposed to close, they’re wondering what this round of changes will bring.
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How have Spanish-speaking families learned about Tulsa Public Schools’ closure plan? Parents weigh in.
Twelve of the 17 campuses on the closure list are majority-Hispanic. TPS has offered interpretation at its community sessions, along with translations of printed resources.
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Loss of in-state tuition has undocumented Oklahoma students rethinking their American dreams
About 400 Oklahoma college students without legal status in the U.S. faced a decision to pay higher tuition costs or drop out. The impact has gone beyond the classroom.
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TPS and Tulsa Tech partner up to turn Central High into a career-focused polytechnic school next year
Students who apply to the program will have access to health and emergency services training, among other pathways. The two districts will share the cost of getting it up and running.
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As TPS weighs school closures, city leaders share concerns about impact beyond the classroom
Superintendents from Tulsa, Jenks and Union Public Schools met with city councilors to discuss the possibility of stacking resources and splitting costs as they all face declining enrollment and tighter budgets.
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TPS families confront district leaders: ‘What can we do’ to save schools?
District leaders faced a standing room-only crowd Tuesday night in the first community information session since announcing plans to close or consolidate 17 schools. More meetings are set for October.
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Tulsa Period Pantry has delivered free period products to 63K girls. It wants the model to expand across Oklahoma.
Five years after launching out of a home closet, the Tulsa nonprofit will help groups across Oklahoma create their own period pantries with free hygiene products.
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TPS seeks to close 17 schools. Here’s what we know about each campus.
We break down enrollment, building conditions, demographics, bond spending and more at each of the 17 Tulsa Public Schools campuses slated for closure.
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A ‘very difficult’ proposal: Tulsa Public Schools spells out its plan to close or consolidate 17 school sites to save $12M
The school board will vote on the proposal Oct. 19. The district estimates the closures, if approved, will impact nearly 5,000 students.