Carrie Coppernoll, news columnist

Oklahoma City group homes promote success for boys Published: Sat, Feb 25, 2012 Oklahoma City educators encourage disadvantaged boys to complete high school. Read More

Oklahoma City education leaders say they will fight state takeover of schools Published: Thu, Feb 23, 2012 | Leave a comment The Oklahoma City School District superintendent and city school board president announced Wednesday they would fight any takeover of struggling schools by state officials. Administrators from nearly 80 schools statewide, including 24 in Oklahoma City, were asked to explain how they'll fix the failing schools. Read More

Focus schools Published: Thu, Feb 23, 2012 | Leave a comment Focus schools Focus schools are schools that are eligible for state takeover if they fail to show an ability to improve. These 77 schools are the lowest 5 percent of Title I schools in the state, based on student test scores. They have graduation rates less than 60 percent or are schools eligible for School... Read More

Public asked to comment on new Oklahoma school grading system Published: Thu, Feb 23, 2012 | Leave a comment The state Education Department is taking comments on its new system for grading schools. Read More

Possible Takeover Schools in Oklahoma City Updated: Mon, Feb 20, 2012 | Leave a comment AT A GLANCE POSSIBLE TAKEOVER SCHOOLS The Oklahoma Education Department's new rating system identified 24 Oklahoma City School District schools that are eligible to be taken over by state officials. They are: ASTEC Charter Middle School Bodine Elementary Capitol Hill High School Douglass Middle School DOVE... Read More

Oklahoma City School Board wants details from state about possible school takeovers Updated: Mon, Feb 20, 2012 | Leave a comment Members of the Oklahoma City School Board expressed frustration Monday night that the state's plan isn't clear enough. Superintendent Karl Springer said a state takeover would be a step back for the district. Read More

Oklahoma City group homes promote success for boys Updated: Sat, Feb 18, 2012 | Leave a comment Oklahoma City educators encourage disadvantaged boys to complete high school. Read More

Greystone Elementary opens in Oklahoma City after MAPS renovation Published: Sat, Feb 18, 2012 | Leave a comment Greystone Upper Elementary School in Oklahoma City celebrated its grand opening Feb. 17 after a $4.7 million renovation. Read More

Lisa Ling visits Emerson High School, Oklahoma City for Girl Scouts Published: Fri, Feb 17, 2012 | Leave a comment Journalist and foreign correspondent Lisa Ling spoke to a group of students Thursday at Emerson Alternative High School in northwest Oklahoma City. Ling is known for her work on CNN, National Geographic Explorer and “The View.” Read More

Oklahoma City-area school district celebrates opening of new school Published: Fri, Feb 17, 2012 | Leave a comment The Western Heights School District celebrated the opening of its new intermediate school on Feb. 16. The $17 million Bridgestone Intermediate Center was built on 20 acres in Oklahoma City donated by Bridgestone Corp. Read More

Laura Massenat wins Oklahoma City School Board District 4 seat Updated: Tue, Feb 14, 2012 | Leave a comment An Oklahoma City business owner has defeated a lobbyist and a stay-at-home mother to take the spot on the Oklahoma City School Board left vacant by Steve Shafer. Read More

60th anniversary serves as Valentine's Day reminder that marriage can work Published: Tue, Feb 14, 2012 | Leave a comment 60th anniversary serves as Valentine's Day reminder that marriage can work Read More

Candidates near end of Oklahoma City School Board District 4 race Published: Sat, Feb 11, 2012 | Leave a comment Three candidates — Patrick Gaines, Crystal Hodges and Laura Massenat — are looking to replace Steve Shafer on the Oklahoma City School Board. The election will be Tuesday. Read More

Coolidge staff, students celebrate reopening of remodeled Oklahoma City elementary school Published: Sat, Feb 11, 2012 | Leave a comment Updates funded by Oklahoma City's MAPS for Kids initiative. Read More

Britton Elementary School hosts daddy-daughter dance to boost parental involvement Published: Sat, Feb 11, 2012 | Leave a comment Britton Elementary School hosted its first daddy-daughter dance Feb. 10. It's the first time an Oklahoma City school has hosted an event like this. Read More