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OKCPS Gears Up For School Year With Staffing Needs & Focus On Safety

OKCPS Gears Up For School Year With Staffing Needs & Focus On Safety

News 9 Oklahoma City Public Schools' new superintendent emphasized student safety and literacy initiatives as the district seeks to fill critical staffing positions before the start of the new school year.

'A Genuine Care For Students:' OKCPS Looking To Hire 150 Teachers

'A Genuine Care For Students:' OKCPS Looking To Hire 150 Teachers

News 9 Filling open positions and retaining teachers is the focus as Oklahoma City Public Schools heads into the 2024-2025 school year. The district is trying to fill 150 open positions before the next school year.

OKCPS Seeks Teacher Shortage Solutions Through Educator Pipeline Program

OKCPS Seeks Teacher Shortage Solutions Through Educator Pipeline Program

News 9 Emergency teacher certifications hit record numbers in 2023. Oklahoma City Public Schools rely on these certifications to fill positions.

OKCPS Lays Out Goals For 2023-24 School Year Before Students Head Back To Class

OKCPS Lays Out Goals For 2023-24 School Year Before Students Head Back To Class

Haley Weger Students in Oklahoma City are headed back to the classroom Thursday. Oklahoma City Public Schools laid out their goals for the year in a press conference Monday.

WATCH: Is There A Teacher Shortage In OKC?

WATCH: Is There A Teacher Shortage In OKC?

News 9 A study found 1 in 4 teachers are leaving the profession this year, for good. It could be leading to a crisis in the fall.

OKC Public School Work Hard To Make Improvements

OKC Public School Work Hard To Make Improvements

News 9 An Oklahoma City public school is making big strides to get off a bad list. Webster Middle School is used to hearing bad news, but the principal got a glimmer of hope last week.

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A fresh start: Tulsa woman overcomes addiction and homelessness through YouthFirst

A fresh start: Tulsa woman overcomes addiction and homelessness through YouthFirst

Ryan Gillin A Tulsa woman once thought she had no way out of homelessness and addiction. But now she's working toward a new future, thanks to a program by the Tulsa Day Center.

A fresh start: Tulsa woman overcomes addiction and homelessness through YouthFirst

A fresh start: Tulsa woman overcomes addiction and homelessness through YouthFirst

Ryan Gillin A Tulsa woman once thought she had no way out of homelessness and addiction. But now she's working toward a new future, thanks to a program by the Tulsa Day Center.

'That is unacceptable:' State lawmakers respond to Governor’s call to disband the State Forestry Department

'That is unacceptable:' State lawmakers respond to Governor’s call to disband the State Forestry Department

Haley Weger State lawmakers respond to the Governor’s call to disband the State Forestry Department.

'That is unacceptable:' State lawmakers respond to Governor’s call to disband the State Forestry Department

'That is unacceptable:' State lawmakers respond to Governor’s call to disband the State Forestry Department

Haley Weger State lawmakers respond to the Governor’s call to disband the State Forestry Department.

Fostering Oklahoma: Addressing the urgent need for more foster families

Fostering Oklahoma: Addressing the urgent need for more foster families

Craig Day There is a tremendous need for more foster families in Oklahoma. Right now, about 5,800 children are in our foster care system, and the state needs more than 700 additional foster families.

Fostering Oklahoma: Addressing the urgent need for more foster families

Fostering Oklahoma: Addressing the urgent need for more foster families

Craig Day There is a tremendous need for more foster families in Oklahoma. Right now, about 5,800 children are in our foster care system, and the state needs more than 700 additional foster families.

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A fresh start: Tulsa woman overcomes addiction and homelessness through YouthFirst

A fresh start: Tulsa woman overcomes addiction and homelessness through YouthFirst

Ryan Gillin A Tulsa woman once thought she had no way out of homelessness and addiction. But now she's working toward a new future, thanks to a program by the Tulsa Day Center.

'That is unacceptable:' State lawmakers respond to Governor’s call to disband the State Forestry Department

'That is unacceptable:' State lawmakers respond to Governor’s call to disband the State Forestry Department

Haley Weger State lawmakers respond to the Governor’s call to disband the State Forestry Department.

Fostering Oklahoma: Addressing the urgent need for more foster families

Fostering Oklahoma: Addressing the urgent need for more foster families

Craig Day There is a tremendous need for more foster families in Oklahoma. Right now, about 5,800 children are in our foster care system, and the state needs more than 700 additional foster families.

Severe storms, heavy rain continue across Oklahoma, with flooding possible

Severe storms, heavy rain continue across Oklahoma, with flooding possible

News On 6 Severe storms and heavy rainfall will continue across Oklahoma through the weekend, bringing a risk of flooding, strong winds, and cooler temperatures.

60% of Oklahoma IDs not REAL ID-compliant one month before deadline, says Service Oklahoma

60% of Oklahoma IDs not REAL ID-compliant one month before deadline, says Service Oklahoma

Kris Crawford Service Oklahoma is extending hours to accommodate the rush before the REAL ID deadline. Find out if you're compliant and where to get your REAL ID.

REAL ID: What Oklahomans need to know before the deadline in May

REAL ID: What Oklahomans need to know before the deadline in May

Drake Johnson Starting May 7, 2025, Oklahoma residents must have a REAL ID-compliant license to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities. Over 2.1 million REAL IDs have already been issued in the state.

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