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4 stories tagged with "Oklahoma Schools"
Tulsa High Schoolers Pitch Real Solutions for $1,500 Prizes
Innovation•Aug 23

Tulsa High Schoolers Pitch Real Solutions for $1,500 Prizes

Over 140 Oklahoma high school students spent eight weeks solving real community problems, from affordable wheelchairs to friendship-building games, competing for cash prizes. The University of Tulsa's first Innovation Challenge turned classroom learning into entrepreneurship experience that could expand statewide.

Innovation Desk•3 min read
Ohio Study: Reading Law Boosted Learning Through 7th Grade
Innovation•Aug 4

Ohio Study: Reading Law Boosted Learning Through 7th Grade

A new study shows that Ohio's third-grade reading requirement improved student performance for years, even for kids who never repeated a grade. The findings validate Oklahoma's decision to restore similar standards after student reading scores declined.

Innovation Desk•3 min read
12-Year-Old Masters 114 Bird Calls, Stuns Talent Show
Acts of Kindness•Jun 3

12-Year-Old Masters 114 Bird Calls, Stuns Talent Show

Samuel Henderson can mimic the calls of 114 bird species with stunning accuracy, and his middle school talent show performance has captivated over 29 million viewers online. What started as a six-year-old's curiosity has blossomed into an extraordinary skill that proves the power of following your passion.

Upworthy•2 min read
8 Oklahoma Students Join National Technical Honor Society
Acts of Kindness•Apr 1

8 Oklahoma Students Join National Technical Honor Society

Roland Public Schools is celebrating eight career and technical education students who just earned induction into the National Technical Honor Society. The honor recognizes their excellence in hands-on skills, leadership, and dedication to their future careers.

Acts of Kindness Desk•2 min read