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Osage School Shutdown Sparks Outcry | Tulsa News
The Osage Nation’s sudden shutdown of its flagship immersion school, Daposka Ahnkodapi, has sparked outrage and urgency. Facing a $38 million budget deficit, tribal leaders canceled the school’s opening just days away — a move that costs $32,000 per student annually. Parents and teachers, blindsided by the decision, are rallying to preserve the school’s legacy: a powerhouse of academic achievement and cultural preservation. Despite the financial crunch, they’re determined to keep Osage language and traditions alive — through homeschooling, nonprofits, or legislative action — refusing to let…
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