The school board passed a resolution ordering Superintendent Ebony Johnson to create a plan to trim $12 million from the operational deficit. The plan is due by October with cost-cutting measures taking effect in January.
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Your guide to back-to-school events in Tulsa, from giveaways to first days
From meet the teacher to school supply giveaways, here’s where Tulsa has you covered before the first day of class.
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Pre-K suspensions in Tulsa Public Schools are up. TPS wants that number to be zero.
The number of suspensions issued to preschoolers climbed again last year, with Black students facing a disproportionate number of suspensions. TPS has pledged to review policies.
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School’s out for summer, but homework is back at Tulsa Public Schools
Beyond voluntary take-home work, Oklahoma’s largest public school district is revamping summer programs for elementary and middle schoolers.
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3 agencies are expanding adult education options in Tulsa area as Union closes its center
YWCA Tulsa, Family & Children’s Services and Central Tech plan to take up the mantle of supporting adult English learners and Tulsans pursuing their high school diploma.
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This Tulsan creates space for fathers to be ‘courageous’ — and find community
Founded in 2020, Birthright Living Legacy hosts meetups for dads to discuss how to build relationships with their children and navigate the pressures of masculinity.
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State superintendent race: An upset from Marshall and a runoff between Franklin and Taylor
Jennettie Marshall won the Democratic nomination in an upset while Robert Franklin and James Taylor will meet again in the August runoff. Both races bore surprises by night’s end.
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Make a splash with this Tulsa swimming guide: Where to find open pools and free swim lessons
YWCA Tulsa is back with its swim lessons for Hispanic children, while city and neighborhood pools are open to the public for summer.
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Trio charged with stealing $780K from Tulsa Public Schools in ‘sophisticated’ fraud scheme
A 2025 audit found fraud in Tulsa Public Schools’ bond program, including improper kickback payments. District officials say they’ve taken steps to improve oversight since then.
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Tulsa library kicks off summer reading season with ‘Unearth the Story’ theme
Kids and adults alike can track their books this summer to win prizes through the end of July.
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Students complained about school meals. Now Tulsa Public Schools is ready to part ways with Aramark.
After criticism from students and board members, Tulsa Public Schools announced plans to drop Aramark and operate its own school meals program in the future.
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How Ariel Faulk turned motherhood into a support group for Black moms in Tulsa
Ariel Faulk created Black Moms of Tulsa as a safe space for new and experienced moms to build community and share resources.