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…
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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…
Lyn Sarasua, Crystal Marrero named GPS Employees of the Month
The October 2022 Support and Certified Employee of the Month for Guthrie Public Schools are Lyn Sarasua and Crystal Marrero Each was presented with a plaque…
Langston University announces first named school in university history
LANGSTON, OKLA. – Langston University and alumnus Sherman Lewis, along with wife Berniece, announced a transformational gift to the School of Agriculture and Applied Sciences….
Lucy McKinley named GPS Student of the Month
Lucy McKinley was named Guthrie Public Schools’ Student of the Month for the month of October. She was nominated by her teacher Dixie Shaffer. Lucy,…
Griffin Media gives Langston University’s largest corporate gift with new journalism program
LANGSTON, OKLA. – Langston University announced at its 17th Annual President’s Student Scholarship Gala that Griffin Media has made the largest corporate donation in university…
Class of 1976 Practical Nursing graduates return to Meridian Technology Center
STILLWATER, Okla. – What started with a simple Facebook post ended with a reunion nearly a half-century in the making. In July, Claudia Gates-Lentz…