Public charter leaders praise funding solution legislation
The Oklahoma Public Charter School Association (OPCSA) today applauded the passage of Senate Bill 229, which provides equalized funding for the state’s public charter schools. Read More
All Access Arts has a place in the classroom
Students at John Rex Elementary returned to school enjoying one class that still continues with help from the All Access Arts. Read More
Downtown charter school sees more downtown students
Amanda and Ryan Smith can go days without driving, an almost unheard of feat for a family of means in Oklahoma City, where commuting by car is the near universal norm. Read More
Online charter school helps student achieve rodeo dreams
Sydney Frey was practically born for the saddle – her dad a former National Finals Rodeo bareback rider and her mom a barrel racer. Read More
Dove Science Academy launches 16th year
“For our newest students, let me say this, no matter what your background in school, no matter what you thought of school before, Dove Science Academy is your school now,” said Vice Principal Marc Julian to the 500+ Dove Science Academy students gathered in the gym. Read More
KIPP, Santa Fe South to open charter sites on south side
A pair of charter school programs looking to fill a need will extend their reach on Oklahoma City's south side starting this week. Read More
Announcing our NewSchools Invent 2017 Cohort…and the Fantastic Journey to Find Them
Two years ago we launched NewSchools Invent. We wanted to invest in teams of educators who are reimagining learning, and looking to launch innovative public schools in school districts and charter networks. Read More
Charter school receives funding to serve more students and support staff development
The Tulsa Legacy Charter School is the first school in Oklahoma to be selected as a member of the 2017 Invent cohort at NewSchools Venture Fund. Read More