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Education and Learning in Oklahoma City

Pre-school to Post-Graduate Education, you'll find it here. Explore Oklahoma City's educational and learning environment from the public school systems to the fine collegiate institutions in and around the metro. In addition, get information on libraries and educational activities.
Oklahoma Gets Low Marks in 2007 U.S. Chamber of Commerce Report
The past few years have brought some encouraging news on the education front for Oklahoma with various organizations giving the state complimentary grades in their studies. However, a 2007 U.S. Chamber of Commerce Report gives Oklahoma a "D" in education. Here's a breakdown of the report and the reasons for our low grade.
Oklahoma Schools Rank Low in 2007 Education Week Report
Oklahoma placed in the top 10 in the nation in overall grades issued by Education Week's 2006 "Quality Counts" report card but didn't fare so well in the 2007 report. Evaluating the nation's public education systems by state Education Week's report is in its 10th year.
OKC School Uniform Requirements and Dress Code
There are a number of schools in the Oklahoma City Public Schools district that require specific clothing to be worn by their students. Here are the details on the schools with uniform requirements and dress codes.
Back to School - Start Dates Around the OKC Metro
This is your back to school information headquarters for Oklahoma City metro students. Here is a directory of the metro's larger school districts with start date information. Be prepared with all your child needs for the first day of school.
School Supply Lists in the OKC Metro
This is your back to school information headquarters for Oklahoma City metro students. Here are sample school supply lists for each grade with links to specific lists online. Be prepared with all your child needs for the first day of school.
Oklahoma Schools Score Well in Education Week Report
Oklahoma placed in the top 10 in the nation in overall grades issued by Education Week's annual "Quality Counts" report card. Evaluating the nation's public education systems by state, Education Week's report is in its 8th year. Oklahoma scored particularly high in Standards and Accountability.
Oklahoma City Public Schools
Homepage for the Oklahoma City Public Schools district. Find education news, school information, job opportunities and even lunch menus.
Oklahoma Department of Education
This is the official site for the state Department of Education. It includes information on every school district, educational legislation developments, school year calenders, job opportunities and even resources for parents who wish to home school their children.
Metro Library System
Oklahoma City's library system is fairly extensive. Find locations of a library near you, catalog information and how to get a card. You can also renew your books online.
Metro Technology Centers
With 5 campuses serving the Oklahoma City metro area, Metro Technology Centers offers over 65 training and career programs for a variety of necessary technical skills.
Francis Tuttle Technology Centers
Francis Tuttle is a nationwide center for education related to the technology center. Career education is available at 3 Oklahoma City locations
Young Chefs Academy - Edmond
The Young Chefs Academy is the only cooking school for children in the state of Oklahoma. Serving children 3-18 and offering weekly classes, birhday parties, field trips and monthly workshops, the school teaches a variety of important skills.

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