November 30, 2015
in Uncategorized
by Alex Paschal

Bright Futures Begin with Bright Spots, Bright Spots Begin with Bright Leaders

Autumn Worten Director, Partner Engagement   “Better than a thousand years of diligent study is one day with a great teacher.” – Japanese Proverb   This quote is not only reflective of what we all feel about our favorite teachers – it’s also reflective about what the data says about early literacy in our region.   As part of the work of the Ready to Read Partnership, a small team conducted structured interviews at schools data suggested were Bright Spots. These were schools that had higher numbers of economically disadvantaged students and...

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November 4, 2015
in Uncategorized
by Alex Paschal

Everyone’s Job

[caption id="attachment_50914" align="alignright" width="203"] Jonah Edelman, CEO , Stand for Children and Kathy Taylor, CEO, ImpactTulsa[/caption] Jonah Edelman Co-founder and CEO, Stand for Children   Most people have a vague idea of what "school-to-prison pipeline" means: that due to inadequate educational quality and disproportionately harsh discipline of students of color, certain schools in certain neighborhoods provide a steady stream of young men and women to state penitentiaries. A recent report from the Tulsa Area Community Intervention Center shows that in the Tulsa area children as young as nine-years-old are...

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October 22, 2015
in Uncategorized
by Impact

With its second Community Impact Report release scheduled for November 4th, ImpactTulsa’s CEO responds to A-F Report

ImpactTulsa, a community partnership impacting over 170,000 students, will issue its second community report November 4 highlighting the opportunities and bright spots in Tulsa area education. ImpactTulsa and its over 200 partners use data to shine a flashlight on best education practices and help align resources to scale what is working in our community.   “I share Dr. Gist and Superintendent Hofmeister’s concern with the A-F system. The system does not educate communities how to increase student success outcomes. It simply serves as an inaccurate snapshot that...

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October 6, 2015
in Uncategorized
by Impact

ImpactTulsa to attend national conference to accept Mission: Possible

ImpactTulsa has accepted a mission that may seem impossible, but it doesn’t involve Tom Cruise or secret agents. Instead, ImpactTulsa, based in Tulsa, will be joining more than 350 community leaders from across the country in a mission to improve education for every child. And they’re all meeting in Minneapolis, Minn., for the StriveTogether Cradle to Career Network Convening, “Mission Possible: Agents of Transformational Change.” The StriveTogether Cradle to Career Network brings together cross-sector leaders who are committed to improving education outcomes for kids. Representing more than 60 community...

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September 29, 2015
in Uncategorized
by Impact

Union Public Schools launches pilot program to help students become teachers

Oklahoma currently is facing a dramatic and severe teacher shortage. And, Union Public Schools decided enough was enough.   This year, Union Public Schools launched a pilot program, Teach Oklahoma, to help recruit and develop its own teachers, aiming the program at students considering a career in education. The program is aligned with the Teach Oklahoma programs offered by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, and Union officials reached out to Oral Roberts University to create a partnership with its education professors.   “Oklahoma, like other states, is...

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September 29, 2015
in Uncategorized
by Impact

We’ve Got Spirit, Yes We Do…

If I am being honest, I wasn’t really surprised when I was cut from my high school’s pom squad entering freshman year.  I have since learned that my dancing should be restricted to wedding receptions and living room dance parties with my kids.  At the time, however, I really wanted to be a part of something.  I wanted to do high kicks alongside my middle school friends as we embarked on the new journey of high school.   Little did I know, I would be voted “Most...

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September 1, 2015
in Uncategorized
by Guest Post

Save the Date

Tulsa Public Schools is hosting a series of community forums to gather ideas and input from parents, students and Tulsa citizens in order to develop the district's new five-year strategic plan. Attendees will participate in small group exercises and share their discussion with the larger group. You may attend any session.
 All sessions are from 6-7:30 p.m.   Thursday, Sept. 3rd East Central High School 12150 E. 11th St.   Tuesday, Sept. 15th McLain High School 4929 N. Peoria Ave.   Tuesday, Sept. 22nd Webster High School 1919 W. 40th St.   Tuesday, Sept. 29th Central High...

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September 1, 2015
in Uncategorized
by Guest Post

Join us for a Day of Caring

The Tulsa community is fortunate to be surrounded by organizations and individuals who want to see the Tulsa community advance in education, health, safety and financial stability. Through the Tulsa Area United Way alone, there are 60 partner agencies serving these needs. But there is no day that better demonstrates the service-minded nature of our community than the Tulsa Area United Way’s Annual Day of Caring.     Day of Caring is a Tulsa tradition that showcases our city’s generosity, community spirit, and willingness to roll up its...

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June 30, 2015
in Education, Research, Tulsa Schools
by Guest Post

Make a United Impact Every Day

I am a new father and there is nothing more important to me than my son. I want him to have the best education and opportunities here in Tulsa, and I think we can all agree that the state of education in Oklahoma needs attention. This was the main reason I was driven to get involved in the Impact Tulsa education forum on June 10th.   The event was a joint venture with Impact Tulsa and the United Way Women's Leadership Council called Making a United Impact...

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June 3, 2015
in Education, News, Ready to Read
by Guest Post

Tulsa City-County Library Offers Summer Reading Programs for All Ages!

Tulsa City-County Library’s No. 1 goal is that the children of Tulsa County will grow up able to compete globally. The participation in the Summer Reading Program of over 40,000 children, tweens and teens each year helps move us toward that goal. In post-program surveys, parents and caregivers reported that 50 to 70 percent of the children who participated in the Summer Reading Program increased their reading skills, voluntary reading, amount of reading and library usage. Thanks to the generosity of area businesses and organizations, children,...

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