Meridian Technology Center offers free adult GED and HiSet test prep classes in Guthrie
STILLWATER, Okla. – Guthrie residents who want to earn their high school equivalency credentials are able to take classes close to home.
Education
Langston University appoints new Director of Admissions, Recruitment and Outreach Programs
Langston, Oklahoma – Carlos Robinson has been appointed as Langston University’s new Director of Admissions, Recruitment and, Outreach Programs, effective February 26.
Parents facing legal issues for not sending children to school
Guthrie Public Schools and the Logan County District Attorney’s Office continue to educate and remind parents that they must send their children to school and…
Branson named District Teacher of the Year for GPS
Audra Branson has made her impact quickly on education in the Guthrie school district. In just her second year, she was named the District Teacher…
Video: Johnson-Fields, Ice named GPS Employees of the Month
Guthrie Public Schools recognized their latest support and certified employees of the month with recognition at the Board of Education meeting on Monday evening.
Guthrie Schools names principal-in-waiting for Charter Oak Elementary
Following an executive session among the Board of Education (BOE) members on Monday night, Guthrie Public Schools named their principal-in-waiting for Charter Oak Elementary.
Video: Guthrie Public Schools announces their first Student of the Month
Guthrie Public Schools and Foundation Insurance are teaming up to find the school district’s student of the month. On Monday evening the first winner was…
Cashion teacher named finalist for statewide “Excellence in Education” award
Cashion Elementary School teacher Lorrie Buettner will be honored at the Professional Oklahoma Educators Foundation Excellence in Education Awards Banquet to be held on April…
MTC accepting high school student applications for Fall 2018
STILLWATER, Okla. – It’s never too late for Tech.
Survey finds low teacher pay main reason for leaving Oklahoma classrooms
OKLAHOMA CITY (Jan. 22, 2018) – Teacher pay and education funding are among the chief reasons former Oklahoma educators have left the classroom, according to…
Legislators to direct Commissioners of Land Office to fund teacher pay raise
OKLAHOMA CITY – State Reps. Tom Gann, Rick West and Kevin Calvey have co-authored House Bill 8384, legislation that would require the Commissioners of the…
Governor reappoints Clay Bennett to OU Board of Regents
OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Mary Fallin today announced she has reappointed Clay Bennett to the Board of Regents for the University of Oklahoma (OU).
MTC says goodbye to board member; new member sworn in
Meridian Technology Center Superintendent/CEO Douglas R. Major, right in photo above, thanked longtime board member Jerry Franklin for his service. Franklin began serving on…
Meridian Technology Center adds new program for Fall 2018; applications accepted beginning Feb. 1
STILLWATER, Okla. – High school students and adults throughout the Meridian district will be able to get plugged into the school’s new Energy and Power…
Student enrollment in Oklahoma public schools continues to increase in 2017
OKLAHOMA CITY – The number of students enrolled in Oklahoma public schools continued to rise in 2017, increasing by more than 1,000 from the previous year.
Governor takes steps to bring more efficiency to state government
OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Mary Fallin today took steps to address bringing more efficiency in state spending, as was listed in her recent special legislative…
School board candidate filing set to begin Monday, December 4
Candidates for the Board of Education in 13 Logan County school districts will file their Declarations of Candidacy beginning at 8 a.m. on Monday, December…
Meridian Technology Center students receive memorial scholarships
STILLWATER, Okla. – The Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education recently awarded nine students from Meridian Technology Center the Otha Grimes Memorial Scholarship.
Rep. Murphey: Where does all of that lottery money go?
Every so often a member of the local constituency inquires about the impact of Oklahoma lottery proceeds upon common education.
School officials warning parents about the likelihood of drastically lower test scores
Majority of students throughout Oklahoma’s public schools are expected to see significantly lower proficiency rates when the school district receives their test scores later this…