Rep. Duel: Public school funding; National Police Week
I have great news to share. I am excited to announce that state leaders have agreed to a historic public education funding package. Throughout negotiations,…
Education
Meridian Technology Center Superintendent Selected 2023 OASA District 20 Superintendent of the Year
STILLWATER, Okla. – The Oklahoma Association of School Administrators (OASA) is pleased to announce Dr. Douglas Major, Superintendent/CEO at Meridian Technology Center, as the 2023…
Meridian Technology Center graduation set for May 11
STILLWATER, Okla. – Over 400 students from Meridian Technology Center will be recognized for completing their training during the school’s upcoming graduation. Meridian will hold…
Asst. Superintendent Doug Ogle named Central Office Administrator of the Year
The Oklahoma Association of School Administrators (OASA) announced Doug Ogle of Guthrie Public Schools as the 2023 OASA District #3 Assistant Superintendent/Central Office Administrator of…
Meridian Technology Center offers new personal, professional development options for summer
STILLWATER, Okla. – Summer is the ideal time to invest in yourself with personal and professional development courses offered by Meridian Technology Center. “Whether…
House passes legislation that would compensate teachers for additional students
OKLAHOMA CITY – The House on Tuesday passed a bill that would grant additional compensation to elementary school teachers whose classrooms exceed size limits. House…
Teachers, certified personnel to get up to $6,000 pay raise under plan approved by Senate
OKLAHOMA CITY – A bill to provide an across-the-board pay increase for Oklahoma’s teachers and certified school personnel received overwhelming support in the Senate Tuesday….
Rep. Pfeiffer: Education bills would increase $2.6M in funding for Guthrie Public Schools
The House passed two bills that will increase public education funding and give parents more choice. House Bill 2775 would increase public school funding by…
Meridian Technology Center to host free “Getting to the Top of Google” course
GUTHRIE, Okla. – With the rise of online business, ranking well on Google is vital. For many people, search engine optimization and pay-per-click advertising can…
House Republicans announce education plan; Democrats oppose $250 million in public funds to private schools
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma House Republicans on Thursday announced an education plan designed for every student, parent and teacher in the state. House Bill 2775, authored…
Bills pass committee to revise State Education Board
OKLAHOMA CITY – The House Common Education Committee on Tuesday passed two bills that would change the composition of the State Board of Education. House…
Bethany LaTurno named to the Fall 2022 Dean’s List at Ouachita Baptist University
ARKADELPHIA, Ark. — Ouachita Baptist University has named 388 students, including Guthrie’s Bethany LaTurno, to its Dean’s List for Fall 2022. To be named to the…
Langston University partners with NBCU Academy
LANGSTON, OKLA. — Langston University is proud to announce its new partnership with NBCU Academy. Since its inception in 2021, NBCU Academy partners have received…
Bill would phase out, replace federal funding, control over K-12 education
OKLAHOMA CITY – Legislation has been filed to cut and replace financial ties and control of the federal government over common education in Oklahoma. Sen….
Fundraiser helps with Joyce Allen Scholarship program
A fundraiser was recently held by First Baptist Church in Guthrie for Hugh Allen’s 90th birthday in memory of his daughter Joyce Allen. The Guthrie…
Senator Chuck Hall visits Meridian Technology Center
Sen. Chuck Hall visited the Meridian Technology Center campus this week as part of the Sophomore Showcase which introduces all district sophomores to programs at…
Oklahoma public school enrollment continues rebound
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma’s annual student enrollment for public schools increased for the second year in a row during the 2022-23 school year, according to the…
Luke Savage receives Gene Haas Foundation Scholarship
Luke Savage, Guthrie, received a $1,000 scholarship from the Gene Haas Foundation. The purpose of the scholarship is to support students attending and participating in…
Full-Circle moment in education leads Guthrie native to Flex Learning Lab at Meridian’s South Campus
GUTHRIE, Okla. – Jody Arhnsbrak has gone from one of the first Practical Nursing graduates at Meridian Technology Center to one of the first Flex…
MTC to begin offering coworking; celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week
STILLWATER, Okla. – Meridian Technology Center’s South Campus will host a Free Coworking Week from November 14-18 at The Peak to celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week…
