Teachers – Ponca City Now

Nation’s largest teachers’ unions pouring millions into leftwing groups; report reveals

Thursday, September 4 by TNND

WASHINGTON (TNND) — According to a new report from conservative watchdog group 'Defending Education,' the nation's two largest teachers' unions have poured tens of millions of dollars into far-left political organizations. The group looked at about two years worth of contributions (2022-2024) from the National Education Association and the American Federation of Teachers, finding the... Read More.

Oklahoma teachers could earn up to $10K in annual stipends

Thursday, May 29 by News 6

TULSA, Okla. -A new law signed by Gov. Kevin Stitt will change how Oklahoma recognizes and rewards high-performing teachers.House Bill 1412, which takes effect on July 1, 2025, introduces a tiered certification system that offers annual stipends instead of permanent pay raises.The program aims to elevate instructional quality while giving local districts flexibility in determining who... Read More.

OSBE suspends former Choctaw choir teacher’s license, delays discussion on former Ringling football coach

Thursday, May 22 by News 9

OKLAHOMA CITY -The future of several teachers' licenses lies in the hands of the State Board of Education. Two of those teachers face serious allegations outside the classroom, including sex crimes and abusive behavior.Samuel Melton is the former Choctaw choir teacher charged with several child sex crimes. Investigators said he admitted to school administrators... Read More.

House Approves Moore Bill Expanding Oklahoma’s Promise to Children of Teachers

Friday, March 7 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives has approved a measure by Speaker Pro Tempore Anthony Moore, R-Clinton, that would give the children of longtime public school teachers access to the Oklahoma's Promise scholarship.House Bill 1727 would waive the scholarship's financial eligibility requirements for children of a full-time certified teacher who has... Read More.

House Subcommittee Passes Bill to Give Teachers More Money at the End of their Career

Wednesday, February 12 by Ponca City Now

OKLAHOMA CITY – The House Appropriations Education Subcommittee passed a bill this week that would give teachers late in their career the opportunity to earn more money.House Bill 1087, by House Education Chairman Dick Lowe, would extend the teacher salary schedule through year 35 of service, where it currently caps out... Read More.

Broken Arrow Teachers Get A Head Start On The New Year With Holiday Grants

Monday, December 23 by Ponca City Now

BROKEN ARROW, Okla. –Several teachers at Broken Arrow Public Schools will have a little extra funding for the new year.It was the last day before Winter Break for Broken Arrow Public Schools, but at Vandever Elementary, Christmas came early for some teachers. The teachers say grants like these are so important because they go directly to... Read More.

OG&E Invests $30,000 To Fund Teacher’s Projects for the 2022-2023 School Year

Wednesday, November 16 by Lyman James

OKLAHOMA CITY (Nov. 15, 2022) – As a first-year teacher at Arthur Elementary School last year, Sarahi Garcia-Acosta knew it was important for her classroom to be equipped with resources and materials to make learning exciting for her students. While the school was able to provide some support and Garcia-Acosta paid for some new classroom supplies out of her own pocket, she was determined to... Read More.

Art Organization Makes Donations to Teachers

Tuesday, April 5 by Lyman James

A local art organization has made $100 donations to each Ponca City Public School art teacher to be used for materials or supplies in the classroom. The City Arts organization, also known as the Ponca City Art Association, made the donations. The gifts were made possible through the generosity of the many sponsors including title... Read More.

PLC Live Institute Scheduled for PCPS Teachers

Monday, June 28 by Lyman James

Ponca City Public Schools will host a Professional Learning Communities (PLC) at Work LIVE Institute June 29 through July 1 in the high school auditorium. A total of 130 teachers have registered to attend the event. The institute will be streamed in real time and will feature education experts with first-hand experience using the... Read More.

PCPS hiring administrators and teachers for the 2021-22 school year

Tuesday, April 27 by Lyman James

Ponca City Public Schools announced Monday that they're hiring administrators and teachers for the 2021-22 school year. TEACHERS:Counselors Elementary and Early Childhood English Instruction Coach Math Science Social Studies Special Education ADMINISTRATORS:Assistant Athletic Director Dean of Students Intern for Executive Director of Operations and Risk Management.Apply today by going to https://poncacity.tedk.k12.com/hire/index.aspx.

Garfield Teachers Hand-out Gift Bags and Cards Donated by Their PIE Partners to Students and Families

Thursday, December 17 by Lyman James

Garfield Elementary School teachers have been handing out the gift bags and gift cards to their students and families. The gift bags and cards were purchased and donated to Garfield from their Partners In Education (PIE) Phillips 66. Garfield Principal Katy Thomason said, "Each of our students received a hat, gloves, snacks, Chapstick, and... Read More.

PCPS Maintenance & Custodial Staff Distributing Bottles of Disinfectant for All Teachers

Saturday, August 22 by Lyman James

Ponca City Public School Maintenance and Custodial Staff have been busy filling and distributing bottles of disinfectant for every teacher. These bottles are filled with disinfectant, given to teachers and staff at all sites, then refilled as needed by the site custodian. The disinfectant is safe to be around students, but effective for killing... Read More.