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Read moreThe Oklahoma Highway Patrol is announcing changes to the upcoming 73rd Lateral Academy set to begin September 3. The deadline has been extended for applications. OHP will now accept applications through March 15.
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Wewoka Public School hosted the 39th Annual Science Fair Jan. 17 - 19. Each project was judged anonymously by three different people and their scores were averaged.
Read moreProject RESPECT is a new scholarship program designed to improve access to mental health services for Pottawatomie County youth by creating a pathway for individuals to pursue a master’s degree leading to licensure as a mental health provider.
Read more(StatePoint) Recent data indicate that over 60% of fourth graders in the United States are reading below grade level, with performance particularly low due to the lingering effects of the pandemic. The good news? Learning experts say that the trend is reversible. One key factor is to make sure that young children have a strong foundation in early language skills when they begin kindergarten. Here are a few tools and ideas for supporting the literacy journey at home and on-the-go: Make Reading Playful Interactive learning tools can go beyond drills and practice and make learning fun while building confidence and independence. The LeapStart Learning Success Bundle system, for example, features touch-and-talk pages that work on key skills like phonics, vocabulary, counting and problem solving. The attached smart stylus is designed for young kids’ hands and a carrying handle makes on-the-go reading adventures possible. The system comes with an interactive storybook based on the popular animated series, Go! Go! Cory Carson, and an activity book that introduces early skills like letters, numbers and more. Sold separately is an expansive library of compatible books covering preschool through first grade subjects.
Read more(StatePoint) With only 8% of children and 21% of adults reporting receipt of the 2023-24 COVID19 vaccine, less than half the population reporting receipt of a flu vaccine and just 20% of adults 60 and over reporting receipt of the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine, it’s no surprise that rates of respiratory illnesses are at elevated levels this season.
Read moreOKLAHOMA CITY — AAA Travel bookings point to a new trend: indulgence. According to the latest data, travelers spent 35% more per trip in 2023 than in 2022, and increased the length of each stay by more than 20%.
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