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Walters Proposes New Rules For Tracking Immigrant Enrollment In Oklahoma Schools

Walters Proposes New Rules For Tracking Immigrant Enrollment In Oklahoma Schools

MaKayla Glenn State Superintendent Ryan Walters has proposed new rules requiring students to prove U.S. citizenship during enrollment, with schools reporting non-citizen numbers to the Oklahoma State Department of Education.

Broken Arrow Public Schools Considering 4 Day School Week

Broken Arrow Public Schools Considering 4 Day School Week

MaKayla Glenn Broken Arrow Public Schools is considering a four-day school week to recruit and retain teachers, and they’re gathering parent input through surveys before deciding in March.

Cherokee Nation Grant Funds Outdoor Lab At Memorial Middle School

Cherokee Nation Grant Funds Outdoor Lab At Memorial Middle School

Jonathan Polasek Tulsa Public Schools partnered with the Cherokee Nation to enhance classroom resources, including a $20,000 grant for an outdoor environmental lab at Memorial Middle School to provide hands-on learning opportunities.

33% Of Tulsa Public School Students Are Multilingual; Here's How TPS Meets Their Needs

33% Of Tulsa Public School Students Are Multilingual; Here's How TPS Meets Their Needs

Jonathan Polasek Tulsa Public Schools is addressing language diversity by providing multilingual students with technology tools, teacher training, and resources to ensure all students receive the support they need to succeed.

AWC Tulsa Donates 350+ Books To Anderson Elementary For Holiday Reading Program

AWC Tulsa Donates 350+ Books To Anderson Elementary For Holiday Reading Program

News On 6 Association for Women in Communications Tulsa provided over 350 books and warm winter gear to students at Anderson Elementary School in North Tulsa.

New Agreement Expands STEM Education Through Gardening In Tulsa Schools

New Agreement Expands STEM Education Through Gardening In Tulsa Schools

MaKayla Glenn Tulsa Public Schools and Global Gardens have expanded their partnership to bring STEM education through gardening to more than a dozen elementary schools in the 2024-2025 school year.

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Theatre Tulsa Launches Campaign To Preserve Arts Programming

Theatre Tulsa Launches Campaign To Preserve Arts Programming

Jonathan Polasek Theatre Tulsa is launching a fundraising campaign to raise $50,000 and secure its future amid rising production costs and declining audience attendance.

Theatre Tulsa Launches Campaign To Preserve Arts Programming

Theatre Tulsa Launches Campaign To Preserve Arts Programming

Jonathan Polasek Theatre Tulsa is launching a fundraising campaign to raise $50,000 and secure its future amid rising production costs and declining audience attendance.

Parents Concerned After Sapulpa High School, Junior High Move To Distance Learning Due To Natural Gas Odor

Parents Concerned After Sapulpa High School, Junior High Move To Distance Learning Due To Natural Gas Odor

Cal Day Some Sapulpa parents are worried after their students started smelling odors of gas at school on Wednesday. The district sent all high school and junior high students to a different building and moved classes online.

Parents Concerned After Sapulpa High School, Junior High Move To Distance Learning Due To Natural Gas Odor

Parents Concerned After Sapulpa High School, Junior High Move To Distance Learning Due To Natural Gas Odor

Cal Day Some Sapulpa parents are worried after their students started smelling odors of gas at school on Wednesday. The district sent all high school and junior high students to a different building and moved classes online.

Q&A: New Oklahoma Bill Addresses Teacher Shortages With Tuition Assistance For Future Educators

Q&A: New Oklahoma Bill Addresses Teacher Shortages With Tuition Assistance For Future Educators

News 9 A new bill filed at the state capitol would provide tuition and mandatory fee assistance to college students who in turn commit to teach in a Oklahoma public school in a critical shortage subject area.

Q&A: New Oklahoma Bill Addresses Teacher Shortages With Tuition Assistance For Future Educators

Q&A: New Oklahoma Bill Addresses Teacher Shortages With Tuition Assistance For Future Educators

News 9 A new bill filed at the state capitol would provide tuition and mandatory fee assistance to college students who in turn commit to teach in a Oklahoma public school in a critical shortage subject area.

TPS Board Reviews Multilingual Proficiency Progress, Addresses Middle School Absenteeism

TPS Board Reviews Multilingual Proficiency Progress, Addresses Middle School Absenteeism

News On 6 Tulsa Public Schools board members reviewed student outcomes and highlighted middle school absenteeism as a critical concern during their Dec. 9 meeting.

TPS Board Reviews Multilingual Proficiency Progress, Addresses Middle School Absenteeism

TPS Board Reviews Multilingual Proficiency Progress, Addresses Middle School Absenteeism

News On 6 Tulsa Public Schools board members reviewed student outcomes and highlighted middle school absenteeism as a critical concern during their Dec. 9 meeting.

USDA Announces Over $2 Million In Grants To Support Tribes, Education And Homeowners

USDA Announces Over $2 Million In Grants To Support Tribes, Education And Homeowners

News On 6 The USDA has announced over $2 million in grants to support local tribes, education, and low-income homeowners, enhancing agriculture, preserving culture, and promoting economic growth in Oklahoma.

USDA Announces Over $2 Million In Grants To Support Tribes, Education And Homeowners

USDA Announces Over $2 Million In Grants To Support Tribes, Education And Homeowners

News On 6 The USDA has announced over $2 million in grants to support local tribes, education, and low-income homeowners, enhancing agriculture, preserving culture, and promoting economic growth in Oklahoma.

Inola High School Scores Multi-Million-Dollar T-Mobile Grand Prize

Inola High School Scores Multi-Million-Dollar T-Mobile Grand Prize

News On 6 Congratulations to Inola High School for winning T-Mobile's nationwide competition with a multi-million-dollar prize package, achieved through students’ relentless efforts across the state!

Inola High School Scores Multi-Million-Dollar T-Mobile Grand Prize

Inola High School Scores Multi-Million-Dollar T-Mobile Grand Prize

News On 6 Congratulations to Inola High School for winning T-Mobile's nationwide competition with a multi-million-dollar prize package, achieved through students’ relentless efforts across the state!

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Tulsa Public Schools Enrollment Begins Jan. 11: Here's What You Need To Know

Tulsa Public Schools Enrollment Begins Jan. 11: Here's What You Need To Know

News On 6 As we reach the mid-point of the current school year, Tulsa Public Schools wants families to start thinking about the next school year.

Tulsa Public Schools Enrollment Begins Jan. 11: Here's What You Need To Know

Tulsa Public Schools Enrollment Begins Jan. 11: Here's What You Need To Know

News On 6 As we reach the mid-point of the current school year, Tulsa Public Schools wants families to start thinking about the next school year.

Dr. Ebony Johnson Marks One Year Of Progress At Tulsa Public Schools

Dr. Ebony Johnson Marks One Year Of Progress At Tulsa Public Schools

News On 6 Dr. Ebony Johnson reflects on her first year as TPS superintendent, highlighting improvements in attendance, the introduction of new FAFSA requirements, and enrollment for the 2025-26 school year.

Dr. Ebony Johnson Marks One Year Of Progress At Tulsa Public Schools

Dr. Ebony Johnson Marks One Year Of Progress At Tulsa Public Schools

News On 6 Dr. Ebony Johnson reflects on her first year as TPS superintendent, highlighting improvements in attendance, the introduction of new FAFSA requirements, and enrollment for the 2025-26 school year.

The Hot Seat: Native American Warrior Project Supports Veterans in Oklahoma

The Hot Seat: Native American Warrior Project Supports Veterans in Oklahoma

News On 6 Pete Reed joined The Hot Seat with News On 6 political analyst Scott Mitchell to discuss how The Native American Warrior Project, part of the Force 50 Foundation, aims to honor Native veterans' contributions while addressing critical issues like healthcare access and suicide prevention.

The Hot Seat: Native American Warrior Project Supports Veterans in Oklahoma

The Hot Seat: Native American Warrior Project Supports Veterans in Oklahoma

News On 6 Pete Reed joined The Hot Seat with News On 6 political analyst Scott Mitchell to discuss how The Native American Warrior Project, part of the Force 50 Foundation, aims to honor Native veterans' contributions while addressing critical issues like healthcare access and suicide prevention.

Judge To Rule On Bixby Superintendent’s Defamation Lawsuit Against Ryan Walters In 30 Days

Judge To Rule On Bixby Superintendent’s Defamation Lawsuit Against Ryan Walters In 30 Days

Eden Jones A Tulsa County judge says he will decide in 30 days whether to dismiss a lawsuit filed against State Superintendent Ryan Walters by Bixby Superintendent Rob Miller.

Judge To Rule On Bixby Superintendent’s Defamation Lawsuit Against Ryan Walters In 30 Days

Judge To Rule On Bixby Superintendent’s Defamation Lawsuit Against Ryan Walters In 30 Days

Eden Jones A Tulsa County judge says he will decide in 30 days whether to dismiss a lawsuit filed against State Superintendent Ryan Walters by Bixby Superintendent Rob Miller.

Tulsa Higher Education Consortium Revamps Website To Help Students

Tulsa Higher Education Consortium Revamps Website To Help Students

News On 6 The Tulsa Higher Education Consortium has redone their website to make it easier for people in the Tulsa area to learn about higher education opportunities in this part of the state. Executive Director Laura Latta joined News On 6 to talk about what the website offers.

Tulsa Higher Education Consortium Revamps Website To Help Students

Tulsa Higher Education Consortium Revamps Website To Help Students

News On 6 The Tulsa Higher Education Consortium has redone their website to make it easier for people in the Tulsa area to learn about higher education opportunities in this part of the state. Executive Director Laura Latta joined News On 6 to talk about what the website offers.

Former TPS Admin Sentenced To Prison For Wire Fraud, Ordered To Pay $593K In Restitution

Former TPS Admin Sentenced To Prison For Wire Fraud, Ordered To Pay $593K In Restitution

News On 6 Devin Fletcher, a former Tulsa Public Schools administrator, was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in federal prison for wire fraud and ordered to pay $593,000 in restitution for inflating invoices.

Former TPS Admin Sentenced To Prison For Wire Fraud, Ordered To Pay $593K In Restitution

Former TPS Admin Sentenced To Prison For Wire Fraud, Ordered To Pay $593K In Restitution

News On 6 Devin Fletcher, a former Tulsa Public Schools administrator, was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in federal prison for wire fraud and ordered to pay $593,000 in restitution for inflating invoices.

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Which Oklahoma Restaurants & Grocery Stores Are Open On Christmas Day

Which Oklahoma Restaurants & Grocery Stores Are Open On Christmas Day

News On 6 Christmas Day is here and while many restaurants and locations will be closed for the holiday there are some that will still have their doors open to the public.

Which Oklahoma Restaurants & Grocery Stores Are Open On Christmas Day

Which Oklahoma Restaurants & Grocery Stores Are Open On Christmas Day

News On 6 Christmas Day is here and while many restaurants and locations will be closed for the holiday there are some that will still have their doors open to the public.

Suspect In Custody After Standoff On Highway 97 Near Sapulpa

Suspect In Custody After Standoff On Highway 97 Near Sapulpa

News On 6 U.S. Marshals, Sapulpa Police, and Creek County Deputies responded to a standoff situation on Hwy 97 near 61st Street on Monday. The suspect is now in custody.

Suspect In Custody After Standoff On Highway 97 Near Sapulpa

Suspect In Custody After Standoff On Highway 97 Near Sapulpa

News On 6 U.S. Marshals, Sapulpa Police, and Creek County Deputies responded to a standoff situation on Hwy 97 near 61st Street on Monday. The suspect is now in custody.

Pryor Police Say Car Burglary Arrest Leads To 3 Other Arrests

Pryor Police Say Car Burglary Arrest Leads To 3 Other Arrests

Cal Day Pryor Police arrested a man they say was stealing from several unlocked cars. Investigators say they tracked his car to Vinita, where they arrested several other people after finding stolen property and drugs inside.

Pryor Police Say Car Burglary Arrest Leads To 3 Other Arrests

Pryor Police Say Car Burglary Arrest Leads To 3 Other Arrests

Cal Day Pryor Police arrested a man they say was stealing from several unlocked cars. Investigators say they tracked his car to Vinita, where they arrested several other people after finding stolen property and drugs inside.

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Which Oklahoma Restaurants & Grocery Stores Are Open On Christmas Day

Which Oklahoma Restaurants & Grocery Stores Are Open On Christmas Day

News On 6 Christmas Day is here and while many restaurants and locations will be closed for the holiday there are some that will still have their doors open to the public.

Suspect In Custody After Standoff On Highway 97 Near Sapulpa

Suspect In Custody After Standoff On Highway 97 Near Sapulpa

News On 6 U.S. Marshals, Sapulpa Police, and Creek County Deputies responded to a standoff situation on Hwy 97 near 61st Street on Monday. The suspect is now in custody.

Pryor Police Say Car Burglary Arrest Leads To 3 Other Arrests

Pryor Police Say Car Burglary Arrest Leads To 3 Other Arrests

Cal Day Pryor Police arrested a man they say was stealing from several unlocked cars. Investigators say they tracked his car to Vinita, where they arrested several other people after finding stolen property and drugs inside.

2 Cases Connected To Oklahoma Among Biden’s Death Row Commutations

2 Cases Connected To Oklahoma Among Biden’s Death Row Commutations

David Prock President Biden commuted the death sentences of 37 inmates, including Edward Fields Jr. and Shannon Agofsky, both connected to serious crimes in Oklahoma. They are now serving life without parole.

Q&A: The Cimarron Link Energy Transmission Line, Its Potential Impact On Green Country Counties

Q&A: The Cimarron Link Energy Transmission Line, Its Potential Impact On Green Country Counties

News On 6 The Cimarron Link project, a 375-mile clean energy transmission line by Invenergy, is advancing with over half of the required land secured, aiming for operation by 2028 amid landowner negotiations and federal funding support.

Judge Denies State Superintendent's Motion to Dismiss Defamation Lawsuit

Judge Denies State Superintendent's Motion to Dismiss Defamation Lawsuit

News On 6 A Tulsa Judge denied a motion to dismiss a defamation lawsuit against Oklahoma Superintendent Ryan Walters on Tuesday.

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