In 2016, Tulsa Community College’s Second Chance Program was selected for a Pell Grant eligibility pilot program through the U.S. Department of Education. The pilot program helped form new… Read more »
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Displaying 32 News Clips.August 2023
May 2023
Several University of Oklahoma students are concerned for their safety in Norman and on campus in light of recent tragic events in other college towns such as the 2023 Michigan State University… Read more »
February 2023
Researchers at the University of Oklahoma are leading an effort to fix a shortage of mental health professionals in rural Oklahoma schools by training 64 behavior analysts, counselors and social… Read more »
January 2023
Oklahoma State University is holding a statewide campaign to educate parents and young adults about fentanyl poisoning. The 'One Pill Can Kill' campaign is in conjunction with the DEA to spread… Read more »
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona joined Native American parents in the Oklahoma City area to listen to their unique experiences in urban schools and learn more about ways to support… Read more »
The U.S. Department of Education announced $63 million in new five-year Full-Service Community Schools (FSCS) grants to support 42 local educational agencies, non-profits, or other public or… Read more »
August 2022
About 600 men have completed their higher education since the Oklahoma Department of Corrections partnered with Tulsa Community College 15 years ago, according to authorities.
May 2022
The debate over whether to allow a special use permit for a Campus Corner bar and restaurant is over, but the question remains whether the area will follow in step with other entertainment… Read more »
August 2021
The Tulsa Higher Education Consortium is, per its website, a "multi-institutional collaborative effort to meaningfully improve students' journeys toward degree completion, professional… Read more »
March 2021
It’s a little after 3 in the afternoon at Sky Ranch Elementary School. For most kids, that means climbing in a car or bus to head home. But these 5th and 6th graders are just starting the… Read more »
January 2021
The Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) has announced Oklahoma schools will be able to use new technology that allows anyone to report outside threats using text messages.
January 2020
Tahlequah Public Schools is a public school district comprised of a diverse population. The district reflects the unique rural community of Tahlequah situated in a high-poverty region nestled in… Read more »
December 2019
While Oklahoma’s 2018-19 School Report Card shows an increase in academic growth for elementary and middle school students, challenges remain in fully lifting the state’s preK-12 education.
October 2019
While Oklahoma ranks third in the nation for student transfers to four-year institutions, the state performs below average on those transfer students completing a bachelor’s degree.
May 2019
Childhood trauma can create problems that last into adulthood, and can sometimes manifest into struggles with depression, or substance abuse.
February 2019
At Oklahoma's 14 community colleges, the student bodies can include high school students getting an early jump on college credits and displaced workers seeking a certification for new skills. The… Read more »
Abuse of prescription stimulants among college students is extremely common, especially for those who struggle with addiction and mental illness.
January 2019
Grades, internships, tuition, loans. These are common concerns for college students, but food shouldn't be, Northwestern Oklahoma State University decided.
December 2018
Attendees walked away satisfied Tuesday after learning what Stillwater Public Schools is doing to keep kids safe.
November 2018
Weatherford Public Schools is developing a plan to keep kids from getting suspended, or, if that's not possible, to put the time toward preventing them from getting in trouble again.