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TPS Rises: Growth, Attendance, and Change | Tulsa News
Tulsa Public Schools is launching the new school year with bold goals: rising test scores, falling chronic absenteeism, and a stronger focus on student well-being. Superintendent Ebony Johnson celebrates a 8% jump in fifth-grade science proficiency, driven by data-driven teaching and targeted support. Attendance has improved thanks to community collaboration, while new policies—like cell phone restrictions and mandatory 40-minute recess—are being smoothly implemented. The district is also preparing for Oklahoma’s third-grade reading retention law through a pilot program, even as it faces…
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