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We are proud to share that the Tulsa Board of Education voted unanimously tonight to rename Chouteau Elementary School to Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Academy! The name change will take effect on July 1.
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Washington grad Wayman Tisdale (1964-2009) gained fame as an all-american basketball player at O.U. He spent 12 seasons in the NBA and retired to focus on a celebrated jazz music career. The outstanding freshman award in the NCAA is named in his honor. #blackhistorymonth
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☝️ Excuse me, have you met Wayman Tisdale Fine Arts Academy? 😍
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We are SO excited!! This morning, the Oklahoma State Department of Education named Tulsa Public Schools 2022 Teacher of the Year Traci Manuel the 2023 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year!
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Tulsa Public Schools is a district that celebrates diversity in all of its forms. We value the spirit of what Black History Month embodies as a month of cultural celebration and affirmation, and we hope everyone has the opportunity for reflection and celebration this month.
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Tulsa Public Schools will be closed on Monday, April 2 due to a teacher walk-out. All school buildings will be closed to the public – students and families will not be able to access these buildings. Read more at:
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We are standing with the City of Tulsa as we celebrate the first official Native American Day.
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Booker T. Washington was built in 1908 as a two-room frame school building on Hartford Ave. between E. Cameron and E. Easton Streets. Now considered one of the top high schools in the nation, B.T.W. continues to educate Tulsa students at 1514 E. Zion St. #blackhistorymonth
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Due to inclement weather conditions, all schools will be CLOSED on Monday, March 4. Our district offices will open on a two-hour delay. District office employees should plan to report to work at 10am. We look fwd to seeing our students & teachers back in school Tues., March 5!
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"We all benefit from public schools, whether you have students in them or not." #oklaed
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Tulsa families and team members: nothing is more important to us than keeping you and your children safe and healthy. Based on the instability of the weather patterns, flooding in our neighborhoods, and current road conditions, all schools will be CLOSED on Tuesday, May 21.
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We have been monitoring the weather closely and based on the severity of the current forecast, we are closing all schools in our district on Monday, May 20. Students will not have to make this day up, and the last day of school for students will still be on Wednesday, May 22.
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Update: Tulsa Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, April 3 due to a teacher walk-out. All school buildings will be closed. Resources for parents and families can be found at the Tulsa Area United Way website: and .
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The @BTWHSTulsa class of 2018 has earned $22M in scholarships! #TPSGraduates
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We are tremendously grateful to our school leaders for their support and advocacy during the current teacher walkout. #thankyoutuesday
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Superintendent Gist: "We are deeply troubled that, largely under the feeble cloak of executive session, the OSBE unlawfully redistributed millions of local taxpayer dollars away from traditional public schools to charter schools." KRMG interview:
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✈️ BTW graduate Malorie Ligons flies for United Airlines and is a successful African-American female pilot in a male-dominated field. She told us “If you want it bad enough, you can do it and be the best person you can be, not what people expect you to be.” #BlackHistoryMonth
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Due to inclement weather conditions Tulsa Public Schools will be closed today 1-06-17.
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Booker T. Washington graduates sing their school song. Congratulations Hornets! http://t.co/SmQlvqgCBp
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@TulsaSchools SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED Thu, Mar 5. The ESC opens at 10 am. All evening events are canceled. Details at http://t.co/6E9jn6zb4G
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We are proud to stand with @OKCPS , @OETAOK , and the TCTA to support our teachers! #oklaed
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Oklahoma City Public Schools and our Board of Education are proud to stand with @TulsaSchools and other districts across the state to support the voices of all Oklahoma teachers. Read the resolution here -- #oklaed #okleg
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TPS SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED Wed, Mar 4. The ESC is also closed. All evening events at TPS sites are canceled. See also http://t.co/6E9jn6zb4G
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Booker T. Washington graduate Allan Heinberg wrote the screenplay for the hit movie “Wonder Woman.”
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Tulsa team and families: nothing is more important to us than keeping you and your children safe and healthy. Due to inclement weather conditions, all schools and district office sites will be CLOSED on Wednesday, Feb. 5.
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We are so proud of Supt @deborahgist for receiving the Nancy McDonald Advocacy Award from @okeq !
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@TulsaSchools Schools are CLOSED Tues, Feb 24. ESC opens at 10 AM. See http://t.co/6E9jn6zb4G
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Tulsa Public Schools will be closed on Wednesday, April 4 due to a teacher walk-out. All school buildings will be closed to the public. All employees on 12-month contracts, school support and administrative employees, and district support employees should report to work as usual.
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A message from Superintendent Deborah Gist regarding the district's mask policy and safety update for the 2021-2022 school year. Read more here:
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BIG thanks to Coldwell Banker for providing lunch for our teacher advocates at 41st and Yale today! Thank you for supporting Tulsa teachers!
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We can't wait to be able to visit the @OutsidersHouse - thx to @DannyBoy1968 for leading the restoration effort!
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Tulsa Public Schools will be closed on Thursday, April 5 due to a teacher walk-out. All school buildings will be closed to the public. All employees on 12-month contracts, school support and administrative employees, and district support employees should report to work as usual.
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Student Kyla McIntosh: #TPSRides will help her get to her part time job and attend athletics events.
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Classes at TPS will resume on Tuesday, April 17. We look fwd to welcoming our students and families back to school to engage in the important work of teaching and learning. Our teachers will return to work on Monday, April 16, 2018. #oklaed
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❄️❄️ Tulsa team and families: due to inclement weather conditions, all schools will be CLOSED on Thursday, Feb. 6.
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SCHOOL WILL BE CLOSED FOR ALL TPS STUDENTS TOMORROW, MONDAY, DECEMBER 9th. Stay warm and be safe!
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TPS SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED Mon, Jan 6. The ESC will open at 10 am. The board meeting is on as scheduled. All other evening events are canceled.
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Tulsa Public Schools will be closed on Thursday, April 12 due to a teacher walk-out. All school buildings will be closed to the public. Resources for families, including community meal sites, are available through the Tulsa Area United Way at .
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The Tulsa Board of Education has voted unanimously to authorize the superintendent to close schools to accommodate teachers’ efforts to fight for professional salaries and improved working conditions. #OklaEd
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A special thank you to MetroShoe Warehouse Tulsa for stopping by Springdale Elementary today and sending every student home with a new pair of shoes! #whatsupwednesday
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Booker T Foundation announces plan to fund 4 teaching positions in the wake of state budget cuts to save programs.
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Pending approval by the Tulsa Board of Education, the last day of school for the 2017-2018 school year will be Thursday, May 31. There have been no changes to the length of the school day. High school graduations will continue as planned.
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Congratulations to the Booker T. Washington boys and girls, and the McLain, Webster, and Memorial boys basketball teams who are off to the State Basketball Tournament tomorrow. Good Luck to all of our student athletes! #whatsupwednesday
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Thank you to our amazing teachers who are hard at work at the capitol and in the community to help improve education for our children. #thankyoutuesday .
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🎓We are just DAYS away from watching our seniors walk across the graduation stage! Our countdown continues with Deanrea Sykes, star from Booker T. Washington High School. Find out what his dreams are & how he hopes to inspire Tulsa by accomplishing them.
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This is great news for Oklahoma teachers, students, and families and a critical step forward for public education in our state.
@tulsaworld
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Tax hike bill to fund teacher pay raises will stand, state Supreme Court rules via @bhoberock #oklaed #okleg #SQ799
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Tulsa Public Schools will be closed on Friday, April 6 due to a teacher walk-out. All school buildings will be closed to the public. All employees on 12-month contracts, school support and administrative employees, and district support employees should report to work as usual.
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@TulsaSchools are CLOSED Tues Feb 17. ESC opens at 10 AM. Board meeting proceeds as scheduled. See also http://t.co/6E9jn6zb4G
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While schools remain closed as a preventive measure against the spread of COVID-19, Tulsa Public Schools will provide all children ages 18 and under with nutritious meals free of charge.
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To slow the spread COVID-19 in our community, all schools in our district will be closed through Friday, April 3. At this time, students will return to classes no earlier than Monday, April 6. Families should anticipate that there may be an even longer closure.
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@TulsaSchools schools are closed Thu Mar 26. 10 schools are without power. ESC opens at regular time. Downed lines & trees present hazards.
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How exciting!!! Our very own Dr. Melissa Woolridge, principal at Booker T. Washington H.S. is being recognized as Educator of the Year at the Tulsa Women of Color Expo on Sept. 15th. Congrats to Dr. Woolridge and Ms. Cydney Knotts a BTW graduate as she receives recognition too.
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Due to continued instability in the weather conditions, we are delaying the start of the school and work day at Tulsa Public Schools until 9am.
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We see you Booker T. Washington for being recognized by usatoday as the best public high schools in Oklahoma.
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Today we remember and honor those we lost 23 years ago in Oklahoma City.
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Best hi-steppin' photo of the week. #btwhornets http://t.co/f9QuJXn7cT
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Our teachers are AMAZING as they take on our new adventure of distance learning! Check out how Booker T. Washington's Ron Horton has transformed his house to teach Algebra 1 and Geometry to his students! 📐📏
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More signs and signs of support growing throughout Tulsa! #whatsupwednesday
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This evening, the Tulsa Board of Education approved the recommendation to make Friday, June 19 – Juneteenth – a paid holiday for the Team Tulsa family. Learn more:
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Tulsa families if you missed a call from us this weekend, it was just a reminder that school will be closed this Tuesday. We hope everyone is able to get out and vote! 🗳
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Tulsa Public Schools will be closed on Monday, April 9 due to a teacher walk-out. All school buildings will be closed to the public. Resources and services for families, including community meal sites, are available through the Tulsa Area United Way at .
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Please take a moment to read this important message from Superintendent Deborah Gist.
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Congratulations @EHSEAGLE graduates! #TPSGraduates
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Students will not have to make this day up, and the last day of school for students will still be on Wednesday, May 22. We will send additional information about contract days to teachers and support staff later today.
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Surprising Teacher of the Year finalist Kate Remington at Booker T. Washington High School!
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Today was the last day of Summer School & we have 44 more 2017 graduates!!! Congrats we are so proud of you. #successTPS
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In a second unanimous vote, our Board of Education has approved the renaming of Columbus Elementary School to @DoloresHuerta Elementary School! The name change will take effect on July 1.
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TPS SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED Monday, March 3. The Education Service Center is also CLOSED. See related: http://t.co/6E9jn6i82G @TulsaSchools
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Our teacher exit survey continues to show low salaries as a top reason for leaving the district. Our state leaders must fix this problem.
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Congratulations to Edison H.S. the 2018 winter percussion state champs. In addition to being state champions for 2 years in a row, they also took home the sportsmanship award and director of the year. #Excellence #SuccessTPS
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"A tchr in Okla can leave w a BA and 0 years of exp and make $50k in TX. A tchr who stays in OK w a doctorate will never earn that much."
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Students at Gilcrease ES get some inspiration from @FLOTUS . #SuccessTPS #TeamTPS #TeachTulsa
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The 2017 Hornets have earned more than $26M in scholarships! #TPSGraduates
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We are grateful to our state ldrs for making a historic invstmnt in #oklaed . This is an impt step forward for our state, but we have much more work to do. On Monday, our teachers will walk for Oklahoma children because they deserve a raise too.
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Meet our five Teacher of the Year finalists!
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Tulsa Public Schools will be closed on Tuesday, April 10 due to a teacher walk-out. Resources and services for students and families, including community meal sites, are available through the Tulsa Area United Way at .
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Booker T. Washington High School was chosen as the best public high school in Oklahoma! Booker T. Washington provides an academically rigorous education within an environment of multicultural diversity & develops all students’ critical thinking skills.
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Kudos to 43 Student athletes signing NLIs today! List at: #NationalSigningDay #SuccessTPS
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Congrats to Booker T. Washington and Edison Prep for being one of 18 Oklahoma high schools ranked nationally in U.S. News and World Report for 2018. #SuccessTPS
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School will be open as usual tmrw! Our bus drivers will be up bright & early to warm up our buses and get them as comfortable as possible. Please make sure to bundle your children up in the morning. If you need assistance with warm clothing, contact .
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Tulsa Public Schools will be closed on Monday, April 2 due to a teacher walk-out. All school buildings will be closed to the public. Resources for parents and families can be found at the Tulsa Area United Way website: , and .
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Supt. @deborahgist : “We have an urgent need right now for strong words of condemnation of racist commentary and ideology.” #OklaEd
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Booker T. Washington 10th grader Delashay Lawrence has been accepted into Harvard's Secondary School Program. She will have the opportunity to spend the summer fully immersed in the college experience while earning college credits. Way to go, Delashay!
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We can't wait to see all those bright, smiling faces! Classes begin Thurs. 8/20! http://t.co/geQsJtVipR #SuccessTPS http://t.co/L0Lw52sF4a
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2018 Nat Merit Scholarship semifinalists. Pic (L-R): Matthew Nguyen, John T. Brown, Cassandra Powell, Eli Brock, Noah James, and Omar Aly
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✏️📚Our New Teacher Induction is happening right now! Check out these photos as new teachers learn how to create lesson plans, what Tulsa Public Schools is all about, and tips from veteran instructors to prepare them for the 2019-2020 school year! #TULSANTI2019
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TPS schools are CLOSED, Tue. March 4. The Education Service Center opens at 9 AM. See related: http://t.co/6E9jn6i82G @TulsaSchools
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Check out a few pictures from the Edison Preparatory School graduation. Congrats Eagles! 🎓🎓🎓🦅🦅 #TPSGraduates #ClassOf2018
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Upcoming graduation ✅. Full ride to Stanford ✅. Read about David Ihim a Memorial H.S. senior who taught himself coding languages on YouTube. #TPSGraduate #Classof2018 Watch this Thursday as Memorial H.S. seniors walk the stage.
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"I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious" - Albert Einstein. #HabitsOfSuccess #BeCurious #SuccessTPS #MondayMotivation It's okay to not know everything, but be curious and crave to know more. Ask questions, consider possibilities, and create solutions.
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Join us as we congratulate Teacher of the Year, Shaniqua Ray! Shaniqua teaches math at Monroe Demonstration Academy and loves to create paths of success for all of her students. In 2012, she co-founded, Give Em' Hope, a program helps kids overcome barriers to academic success.
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Over the last four years, we have seen a 14 percentage point increase in our graduation rates. We are proud of our students and teachers for their hard work and dedication. We will keep striving for continuous improvement year after year. #SuccessTPS
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@JohnKingatED says states need to invest in quality education to ensure all students are successful.
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This year marks 100 years since the events of the Tulsa Race Massacre stained Tulsa’s history. Find digital resources on the Tulsa Race Massacre and have conversations with your children about what they are learning:
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We're open today - see you in class! #SuccessTPS
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*Booker T. Washington* graduate!
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Washington grad Wayman Tisdale (1964-2009) gained fame as an all-american basketball player at O.U. He spent 12 seasons in the NBA and retired to focus on a celebrated jazz music career. The outstanding freshman award in the NCAA is named in his honor. #blackhistorymonth
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Stay safe! Our expectation is that every adult and student - regardless of vaccination status - wears a mask at all times indoors and outdoors when in the presence of others. Learn more at .
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Congrats to Booker T. and Edison on being named 2 of America's Most Challenging High Schools for 2014! http://t.co/rZ5F17D0P4
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Board member Gary Percefull: “I hope the legislature is paying attention...it’s time to get it done.” #oklaed
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✈️ "There should never be a finish line. You should always keep striving to be better and to do better." Pilot Malorie Ligons spent her school days at Whitman, Carver, and Booker T., but today she spends her days in the sky, flying for United Airlines. #BHM #BlackHistoryMonth
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Some folks who did not go to the #OKwalk4kids instead took to the streets of #Tulsa , hoping to get your attention. Did you see them @ 71 & Memorial? Thanks to @tacobell asst mgr Michael Martinez who saw them out in the cold & bought them hand warmers!
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