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Education Chair Dismisses SDE Mandate as “Empty Threat”

by Ponca City Now
Education Chair Rep. Dick LoweOklahoma House Education Committee Chair Rep. Dick Lowe, R-Amber, reacted to the Monday announcement by State Superintendent Ryan Walters that he would require all school districts in the state to provide free lunches to all students at the cost of employee salaries. The Superintendent does not have the Constitutional... Read More.

Ponca City Public Schools Announces Major Step Forward in Early Childhood Education and Childcare Solutions

by Ponca City Now
Ponca City Public Schools (PCPS) is proud to announce a transformative initiative that brings Washington Pre-K classes back to neighborhood schools while creating at least 40 new childcare spots across the community. This bold move, in partnership with the Child Development Center (CDC), aims to tackle two critical challenges facing Ponca City families: early... Read More.
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Student loans in default to be referred to debt collection, Education Department says

by AP
WASHINGTON -The Education Department will begin collection next month on student loans that are in default, including the garnishing of wages for potentially millions of borrowers, officials said Monday.Currently, roughly 5.3 million borrowers are in default on their federal student loans.The Trump administration ‘s announcement marks an end to a period of leniency that... Read More.

Ponca City UC Director Tim Williams Spent Tuesday at the State Capitol for Higher Education

by Ponca City Now-UC
University Center Director Tim Williams spent Tuesday at the State Capitol for Higher Education/Oklahoma's Promise Day at the Capitol. Representatives from colleges and universities across Oklahoma gathered to advocate for higher education and celebrate the impact higher education has on our state.Williams met with Senator Bill Coleman, Representative Ken Luttrell, Representative Toni Hasenbeck, Senator... Read More.

Education Classes on Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease to be Offered in Ponca City

by Ponca City Now
PONCA CITY, Okla. – Community members are invited to sign up to attend the Dementia Dialogues training classes beginning in March at the Renfro Center. Dementia Dialogues is an evidence-informed, nationally registered, intervention training program designed to educate community members and caregivers on the signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD). The training... Read More.
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‘The People Spoke’: Oklahoma Lawmaker Aims to Codify Higher Education DEI Ban

by KOKH
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — During a Monday press conference, State Sen. Adam Pugh (R-Edmond) highlighted legislation he authored to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts at public colleges and universities in Oklahoma."I also want higher [education] to remain a place where free speech is embraced and that we teach our young people how... Read More.

Teacher Pay Raises, Cell Phone Ban Top Oklahoma Senate’s Education Agenda

by News 6
The Oklahoma Senate Education Committee has announced key legislative priorities to strengthen the state’s education system ahead of the upcoming session.Sen. Adam Pugh (R-Edmond) and Sen. Ally Seifried (R-Claremore) outlined their proposals on Monday at the state Capitol. Their initiatives focus on increasing teacher pay, banning cellphones in classrooms, ensuring students master critical skills, recruiting skilled... Read More.
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PCPS January Board of Education Award Recipients Named

by Ponca City Now
Congratulations to our January Board of Education award recipients.Those honored Monday night include Taylor Mendenhall, Certified Employee of the Month, speech/language teacher at West Middle School; Jim Payne, Support Employee of the Month, bus driver, Transportation Department; and April Knight, Friend of Education, volunteer at Trout Elementary.

Remote Learning Education Bill to be Refiled

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OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Two Republican state lawmakers plan to refile a bill from the last legislative session that would limit the use of remote learning days by Oklahoma public schools. Senate Pro Tem-Elect Lonnie Paxton (R-Tuttle) and Senator Kristen Thompson (R-Edmond) announced plans to refile Senate Bill 1768 on Thursday... Read More.

Pro Tem Elect Paxton and Sen. Thompson to Refile Legislation to Limit Virtual Days in Public Education

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Pro Tem-Elect Lonnie Paxton, R-Tuttle and Senator Kristen Thompson, R-Edmond, recently announced their plans to refile legislation to reduce the use of virtual school days in public education. “We continue to see the disastrous and inefficient effects virtual learning is having on our children,” Pro Tem-Elect Paxton said. “We also continue to... Read More.
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