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“Future of Learning” on full display at Broken Arrow Academy
BROKEN ARROW, OK (OBV) – A northeast Oklahoma school district is innovating to bring a cutting-edge project-based learning environment to their students. “If you…
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Innovation District Awards $291,000 in Grants to Boost STEM Education in Oklahoma City
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (OBV) – The Oklahoma City Innovation District is investing in the city’s future workforce by awarding more than $291,000 in grants…
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WGU Launches $300K Scholarship to Support Native American and Indigenous Women in Tech
Salt Lake City, UT (OBV) — In a move aimed at promoting equity and diversity in the technology sector, Western Governors University (WGU) has…
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Google Unveils $9 Billion Oklahoma Investment, Expanding AI, Cloud, and Workforce Programs
PRYOR (OBV) — Google is doubling down on its presence in Oklahoma with a massive $9 billion investment over the next two years, a…
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Premium Aerospace Center to Invest $65 Million in Major Expansion at Oklahoma Air & Space Port
Western Oklahoma is set to become a bigger player in the aerospace industry after Premium Aerospace Center Oklahoma LLC (PAC) signed a long-term lease to expand its operations at the Oklahoma Air & Space Port.
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Central Tech remedying truck driver shortage in Oklahoma
Qualified drivers continue to be in short supply for the trucking industry, but Central Technology Center is working to get more truck drivers on Oklahoma roads.
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Rogers State University targets Oklahoma’s elementary teacher shortage
Rogers State University in Claremore will launch a Bachelor of Science degree program in elementary education to help remedy Oklahoma's critical elementary school teacher shortage.
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Gov. Stitt lauds Oklahoma revenue growth, low unemployment
Gov. Kevin Stitt is touting significant revenue growth and low unemployment in Oklahoma.
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Oklahoma State Dept. of Education mandates free lunches for students
The Oklahoma State Department of Education recently implemented an order requiring all public schools in the state to provide free, healthy meals to all students.
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Oklahoma gets money boost to expand Trump apprentice plan
The federal government gifted Oklahoma hundreds of thousands of dollars to grow the number of apprentices in the state, part of an apprenticeship expansion effort championed by President Donald Trump.
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Oklahoma higher education makes $14.6 billion economic impact
Oklahoma's universities and colleges generated several billions of dollars for the state's economy in fiscal year 2024.
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Oklahoma City aerospace generates $8.8 billion, 80,000 jobs, report says
Oklahoma City's aerospace industry generates billions of dollars and creates tens of thousands of jobs across the Greater OKC area, according to a recently released report.