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New Information: What You Need to Know About IEPs and Open-Transfer Laws
What’s Happening Now in Education?
Your Feedback on the the Emergency Rules for Oklahoma's Parental Choice Tax Credit Made a Difference
Our team at Oklahoma Parents for Student Achievement is sending a huge THANK YOU to the literally thousands of Oklahomans who submitted their...
The Importance of the Science of Reading
OPSA partnered with public and private school parents, teachers, reading therapists, community partners, and administrators to dive into the Science...
ASPIRE Oklahoma Plan - Kids Win!
OPSA partnered with public and private school parents and students to express all of our thanks for the historic ASPIRE Oklahoma Plan. Governor Kevin...
ASPIRE Oklahoma: Record Public School Investments - What You Need to Know
OPSA has put together this Frequently Asked Questions blog to help public school parents, teachers, and school administrators learn more about how...
Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit Act: What Homeschool Families Need To Know
IMPORTANT UPDATE! On October 24, 2023, the Oklahoma Tax Commission updated the rules utilizing feedback from the public. Our FAQs have been updated...
Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit Act: What Private School Families Need To Know
IMPORTANT UPDATE!On November 30th, 2023, the Oklahoma Tax Commission announced that the application start date for the Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax...
The Basics of an Individualized Education Program (IEP)
Being at the IEP table can be intimidating, however, we can equip you so it doesn't have to be! Watch our four-part video series of our IEP Parent...
Kingfisher teacher awarded $1,000 scholarship by Every Kid Counts Oklahoma
Every Kid Counts Oklahoma (EKCO) is partnering with local businesses to award innovative Oklahoma educators with a direct gift to their classroom....
EKCO & Choice Matters School Choice Expo 2023
EKCO was proud to partner with Choice Matters to host two School Choice Expos in Oklahoma to celebrate National School Choice Week! The Oklahoma City...
Open Transfer District Openings and Guidelines
With the enactment of Senate Bill 783 (2021), the Legislature made comprehensive reforms to Oklahoma’s school transfer laws, namely revising the...
Redbud Elementary teacher awarded $1,000 by Every Kid Counts Oklahoma
Every Kid Counts Oklahoma (EKCO) is partnering with local businesses for a second year to award innovative Oklahoma educators throughout the state...
Oklahoma Aviation Academy teacher awarded $1,000 by Every Kid Counts Oklahoma
Every Kid Counts Oklahoma (EKCO) is partnering with local businesses for a second year to award innovative Oklahoma educators throughout the state...
Educator Uses $1,000 Scholarship To Provide Virtual & In-Person Experiences For Students
In December of 2021, EKCO partnered with businesses across Oklahoma to donate $1,000 direct gifts to innovative educators. Business representatives...
Cross Timbers Elementary teacher awarded $1,000 by Every Kid Counts Oklahoma
Every Kid Counts Oklahoma (EKCO) is partnering with local businesses this school year to award innovative Oklahoma educators throughout the state...
IGG Awarded $1,000 by Every Kid Counts Oklahoma
Every Kid Counts Oklahoma (EKCO) recently awarded Infinity Generation Generals Preparatory School (IGG) $1,000 to start their new and innovative...