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OKCPS and OKCPS Foundation Announce Nine Finalists for Annual OKCPS Teacher of the Year Award
February 7, 2025 (Oklahoma City, OK) – Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS) and the Oklahoma…
Hispanic Heritage Month and Bilingual Teachers
Hispanic Heritage Month began on September 15 and is a perfect time to celebrate the…
2024 Wall of Fame Honors OKCPS Alumni and Announces Major Gift for Public Education
Left to Right: OKCPS Foundation President and CEO Mary Mélon-Tully; 2024 Wall of Fame honoree…
Community Approach to Solve Chronic Absenteeism
A previous column published on March 13, 2024 highlighted the strategic work happening in Oklahoma…
It’s Hot So It’s Time to Coat-a-Kid
It’s July and it is hot outside. Yes, it happens every year. And every year…
OKCPS Foundation Launches 2024 Coat-a-Kid Campaign
OKLAHOMA CITY (July 8, 2024) – It’s summer now, but for the Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation,…
The Science of Reading and Community
The data continues to tell us we need to do better for our kids. Nationally,…
OKCPS Foundation receives $24,000 grant from the Oklahoma City Community Foundation Opportunities for Children Community Grant Program
OKLAHOMA CITY (June 17, 2024) – The Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation is pleased to announce…
OKCPS Foundation President & CEO Announces Retirement
Left to Right: 2023 Wall of Fame honorees Cuong Do, Florence Jones-Kemp, Ray (bottom-middle) and Pat…
Behavior Is Communication
Oklahoma City Public Schools accepts, welcomes and nurtures all kids. Kids who have special needs….
OKCPS Foundation announces 2024 Wall of Fame honorees:
Honorees to be inducted into the Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation Wall of Fame during…
Jennifer Reyes-Garcia named 2024 OKCPS District Teacher of the Year:
Stars of Education event honored OKCPS Teacher of the Year finalists and other award winners…
Paraprofessionals earn teaching degrees through OKCPS Foundation:
Nonprofit’s Teacher Pipeline Program increases retention, furthers diversity (Left to Right): The Spring 2024 OKCPS…
Who Will Take Care of Us
“Miss Mary, who will take care of us when they take our parents away?” This…