Nearly 57% of the district’s high schoolers are on track for a college and career readiness diploma — well above the goal TPS set years in advance.
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From outdoor adventures to classroom learning: Your guide to summer camps in and around Tulsa
Summer is approaching and registration for camps is getting underway. Find somewhere for your kid to go by checking out our guide.
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‘Play fair with any partner’: How Tulsa Public Schools is expanding Special Olympics to increase participation
A cornhole tournament featuring nearly 300 students is part of a bigger push to include special education students in athletics.
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Tulsa Public Schools cuts 89 positions in first round of layoffs
Cutting employees and vacant positions is the district’s first response to dropping enrollment and budget woes. The move will save TPS $3.5 million.
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Tulsan’s life after incarceration has become a story of redemption and inspiration
Raittia Rogers says her turbulent upbringing contributed to actions that led her to prison in 2003. Today, she encourages others to avoid the same path.
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Cheers fill Tulsa Public Schools classrooms as district announces Teacher of the Year finalists
Superintendent Ebony Johnson surprised educators Thursday with an announcement: They were one of five finalists for the district’s top honor for teachers.
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Tulsa Public Schools superintendent: $609M bond package will make students ‘proud’ of classrooms
Ebony Johnson thinks the bond package on the April 7 ballot could help combat issues like student absenteeism. Here’s why.
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Got questions about Tulsa Public Schools’ $609M bond package? Come to our free forum.
Ebony Johnson will take questions on the $609 million bond ahead of the April 7 election. Tulsa Flyer and Tulsa Press Club are hosting the free public forum.
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Tulsa Public Schools confirms potential layoffs ahead of anticipated budget shortfall
In a statement from TPS, the district confirms it recommended the school board eliminate 50 administrative positions.
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TPS says its enrollment applications are rising as student numbers drop statewide
More than 7,000 students submitted applications in the district’s first enrollment window this year.
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Oasis Fresh Market provides free lunch and dinner for students as Tulsa snow days mount
Oasis is one of two grocers in north Tulsa, which is considered a food desert with limited access to nutritious options.
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These Tulsa-area schools and universities are closed Monday for inclement weather
We are updating this story as schools announce their plans for Monday following the snowy weekend.