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Grading Oklahoma schools on chronic absenteeism challenged
A bill that seeks to eliminate chronic absenteeism from the grading of Oklahoma schools unanimously passed the Oklahoma State Senate on Monday.
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Oklahoma House wants retired teachers back to work quicker
The Oklahoma House of Representatives passed a bill that aims to get retired teachers back to work in classrooms with no wait time.
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Oklahoma’s Successful Adulthood Act passes House of Reps
The Successful Adulthood Act, which aims to help young Oklahomans gain success after foster care, succeeded in the Oklahoma House of Representatives.
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Former Health and Human Services Sec. says health outcomes are affecting Oklahoma’s workforce
Poor health outcomes, specifically smoking related diseases, are greatly affecting Oklahoma’s workforce, according to former US Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price.
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Google purchases land to build data center in Stillwater
Google acquired land in Stillwater and plans to build a data center that is expected to create jobs and generate money for the city and its schools.
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EXCLUSIVE: Lt. Gov. Pinnell on investing in Oklahoma’s workforce
Oklahoma Lt. Gov. Matt Pinnell wrote an exclusive op-ed for Oklahoma Business Voice about the importance of investing in the state's workforce.
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Aerospace Caucus works to uplift aerospace industry in Oklahoma Legislature
The Aerospace Caucus strives to be the voice of Oklahoma's aerospace and defense industry in the State Legislature, bringing attention to needs both big and small.
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Newsweek: Science Museum Oklahoma one of top U.S. science museums
Newsweek magazine readers named Science Museum Oklahoma one of the best science museums in the nation.
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Gov. Stitt task force launching AI program to teach Oklahoma students math
Gov. Kevin Stitt's Human Potential for Future Industries Task Force is planning to launch an AI-powered math program that teaches young students math by using interactive, immersive and engaging teaching techniques.
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Bills to guide, fund Oklahoma Workforce Commission pass Senate
Two bills that provide the Oklahoma Workforce Commission the guidance and funding it needs to coordinate and grow workforce revitalization efforts succeeded in the Oklahoma Senate on Monday.
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Bill removing chronic absenteeism from Oklahoma school report cards passes
A bill that removes chronic absenteeism from Oklahoma school report cards and incentivizes schools that exceed the state minimum in instructional time with students passed a key House of Representatives committee.
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Gov. Stitt wants Oklahoma Board of Education members to have more power
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt, House Speaker Kyle Hilbert and Senate President Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton are working to give State Board of Education members more power.