Articles
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Education
Oklahoma’s first classical charter school opens
After more than three years of preparation and planning, Tulsa Classical Academy had its ribbon-cutting ceremony Aug. 25, making it the first classical public charter school in Oklahoma.Ray Carter | August 25, 2023
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Education
‘Wraparound’ services a flop
Over the last three decades, enrollment in Oklahoma public schools increased by 5.8 percent—but public school staff increased 19.9 percent. Academic results have not surged along with school staffing.Jonathan Small | August 25, 2023
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Education
Tulsa schools accredited, but with increased state oversight
Following weeks of public debate, the State Board of Education has voted to accredit Tulsa Public Schools for another year, but board members also imposed several requirements on the district that will increase state oversight of Tulsa schools.Ray Carter | August 24, 2023
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Education
With Tulsa under scrutiny, Superintendent Gist resigns
With Tulsa public schools facing a downgrade in its state accreditation, or even potential state takeover, Tulsa Public Schools Superintendent Deborah Gist has announced she is resigning. Her last day on the job will be Sept. 15.Ray Carter | August 23, 2023
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Education
Tulsa learning loss worst in state—and stands out nationwide
Between 2019 and 2022, student learning loss in Tulsa Public Schools may have been the worst in Oklahoma.Ray Carter | August 21, 2023
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Education
Effort to improve Tulsa schools draws threats from officials
In recent weeks, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters has criticized the extremely poor outcomes produced by Tulsa schools and indicated the district could have its state accreditation lowered or even face a state takeover.Ray Carter | August 16, 2023
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Education
Despite lavish spending, TPS performance goes from bad to worse
Tulsa has $16,979 per student, yet academic outcomes are abysmal.Jonathan Small | August 14, 2023
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Education
Tulsa schools linked to Chinese Communist entity
Chinese Communist Party-sponsored groups are linked to Tulsa Public Schools, according to a new report.Ray Carter | August 3, 2023
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Education
Tulsa schools could face accreditation downgrade
Members of the State Board of Education opted to take no action on Tulsa Public Schools’ accreditation during the group’s July meeting. But State Superintendent Ryan Walters indicated there are significant problems in the Tulsa district that could lead to an accreditation downgrade in August.Ray Carter | July 27, 2023
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Education, Culture & the Family
Teacher unions and the sexualization of children
As parents and educators alike continue to push back against gender indoctrination, the true culprit in the sexualization of children at school is clear: teachers’ unions.Maddie Dermon | July 24, 2023