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OKLAHOMA CITY — A new charter high school has been approved to open its doors in southwest Oklahoma City in August. The Oklahoma State Board of Education voted unanimously on Thursday to accept the charter application for Proud to Partner Leadership Academy. “I’m excited about the recommendation, obviously, and more excited to represent Oklahoma and […] The post State Board of Education approves new Oklahoma City charter school appeared first on Oklahoma Voice.

For the first time, someone once chosen by State Superintendent Ryan Walters to be a leader in his administration – only to later resign — is speaking out, telling News 4 she’s greatly concerned for the future of public education in Oklahoma under Walters’ watch.

Key positions within the department have remained unfilled. Activity in support of school districts has been lagging. No comment from Superintendent.

Ryan Walters insists TPS close about 12 Tulsa public schools.

Interim Superintendent Ebony Johnson revealed that school closures are under consideration because of pressure to consolidate staff and other resources. #oklaed

Interim Superintendent Ebony Johnson revealed that school closures are under consideration because of pressure to consolidate staff and other resources. #oklaed

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The Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation Services honored award winners on People with Disabilities Awareness Day.

OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma’s People with Disabilities Awareness Day, which brings hundreds of people with disabilities, their families and their supporters together, will return to an in-person event on Tuesday,