Teacher charged in fatal stabbings in Arkansas bounced between schools in 3 states

By ANDREW DeMILLO and SAFIYAH RIDDLE Associated PressLITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A 28-year-old teacher, who authorities say admitted to fatally stabbing two hikers he didn’t know in an Arkansas state park, bounced between four school districts in three states in recent years.Andrew James McGann was placed on administrative leave at an elementary school... Read More.
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Oklahoma schools must fully fund student meals with existing state and federal dollars

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — Starting this coming school year, 2025-2026, the Oklahoma State Department of Education will require every school district to fully fund student meals using existing state and federal operational dollars.The move aims to address what State Superintendent Ryan Walters describes as gross mismanagement and bureaucracies that prioritize administrative paychecks over... Read More.

Owasso Public Schools unveils plan for safer campuses and upgrades without raising taxes

OWASSO, OKLA (KTUL) — Owasso Public Schools has finalized a community-developed plan to provide safer schools and updated facilities.According to OPS, the plan to expand academics and extra-curricular activities comes to the community without a tax increase."We've listened to input and made revisions that reflect what matters most to Owasso residents," said Dr. Margaret Coates,... Read More.
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Two members of Ponca City High School’s Gifted and Talented program chosen to represent Ponca City in the State competition at OSU

Two members of Ponca City High School's Gifted and Talented program presented their research at the Oklahoma National History Day State competition held at the Oklahoma Historical Society in Oklahoma City on Thursday May 8. Both students were chosen to represent Ponca City in the State competition after competing in the Regional competition at... Read More.

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

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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Schools lined up for help getting cleaner school buses. Then came the EPA freeze.

By MICHAEL CASEY and ALEXA ST. JOHN Associated PressBOSTON (AP) — Looking to cut pollution from its fleet of diesel-burning school buses, an Oklahoma school district last year doubled its electric vehicles.The Shawnee Public Schools, a 3,300-student district about 35 miles (56 kilometers) east of Oklahoma City in a county that voted overwhelmingly for... Read More.