Devastating Teacher Cuts Highlight Need to Support OKC Public Schools

March 25, 2016

The OKC School District announces staffing reductions. Our President Mary Mélon comments on the devastation situation.

Celebrities and Business Leaders Unleash Philanthropic Flashmob, #Bestschoolday, Funding Classroom Requests on Donorschoose.org in Communities Spanning 47 States

March 10, 2016

58 actors, athletes, founders, and philanthropists give over $14 million; support nearly 12,000 classroom requests and challenge the public to join them

VIDEO: Remembering Aubrey McClendon's impact on OKCPS

March 02, 2016

A former Oklahoma City Public Schools student, Aubrey McClendon has been one of the most important individuals in the community's recent history as a pioneer in the shale revolution, founder of Chesapeake Energy and American Energy Partners, and a major donor to philanthropic organizations across the region. McClendon was pronounced dead on March 2, 2016, following a car accident in Oklahoma City. The above video highlights McClendon's legacy in the city when he was inducted into the OKCPS Wall of Fame in 2011.

A Welcome Change of Pace

January 20, 2016

By getting to sit and read with these kids at Adams Elementary once a week, I really get to see the fruits of our labor as well as meet some of these incredible kids that we're helping.

Oklahoman: 'It's a barrier, but they can break it'

January 18, 2016

The Oklahoman reported on The Foundation's new program to help bilingual paraprofessionals in the district become certified teachers.

District faces sharp funding cuts

January 12, 2016

Budget cuts make community support more important than ever

Mary Mélon: Dig deep, push harder, make it happen

January 08, 2016

The Foundation for Oklahoma City Public Schools had a transformational 2015, with the launch of new programs and initiatives already making a difference in the lives of our teachers and students.