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The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the statistical center within the U.S. Department of Education’s Institute of Education Sciences (IES), this week released the 26th edition of the Report on Indicators of School Crime and Safety (ISCS). This report, with contributions from the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS), presents findings on active shooter incidents and deaths, student victimization, bullying, students carrying weapons, mental health services offered in schools, safety and security measures, and on-campus criminal incidents at postsecondary institutions, including hate crimes. These findings draw on the most recent national data available at the time the report was produced, generally 2021 or 2022.
Read moreIn February 2024, wildfires in western Oklahoma, fueled by hot and dry conditions and high winds, destroyed at least 18 homes, 1,180 head of cattle, 75,000 bales of hay and 431 miles of fence.
Read moreLisa Dawn Saxon was recently presented the “Lion of the Year” trophy by Carl Odom. During Odom’s year as club president, Lisa helped with the vision screening of around 1,700 students in nine different school districts and helped with the Lions Club’s Snowman Wonderland. Vision Screening is conducted free of charge to area schools. Using the latest in technology, students can be tested for vision deficiencies quickly, and parents are notified if needed.
Read moreThe Oklahoma Department of Corrections is gaining national recognition due to significant revisions to its substance abuse treatment program for inmates in ODOC custody. Clint Castleberry, chief administrator of Classification and Programs, has been invited to represent Oklahoma on a multistate panel at the 2024 American Correctional Association Congress of Correction in August. Castleberry will discuss recent innovative modifications and future plans for the agency’s SAT program.
Read moreBy Ken Childers Editor State Superintendent Ryan Walters has issued a warning to school officials who say they will not follow his directive to incorporate the Bible into classroom instruction.
Read moreThere’s no doubt that Hope Bellows was destined for a career in music. Her parents are both band directors and her two siblings also play instruments. Bellows herself took up the trombone in seventh grade.
Read moreThe Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association (OCA) elected six new board members and two new Executive Committee members at the 72nd Annual OCA Convention and Trade Show. OCA board members are elected to represent their respective district and serve a three-year term. Executive Committee members are elected by district also and serve a four-year term.
Read moreDear Dave, I’ve made a lot of stupid money mistakes in the past. Even though I finally paid off six figures in debt a few years ago and am in control of my finances for the first time in my life, I’m having a hard time forgiving myself for all the dumb things I did. I have an emergency fund and other savings set aside, and I’m almost ready to buy a house. But it seems like there’s still a cloud hanging over my head from all my bad decisions. How do I stop obsessing over my past financial mistakes?
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