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CASA of Northeast Oklahoma launches ‘26 in 2026’ volunteer campaign
1+ hour, 52+ min ago (12+ words) CASA of Northeast Oklahoma launches "26 in 2026" volunteer campaign'News On 6...
Signs of depression in children that parents should watch for
6+ day, 22+ hour ago (12+ words) Signs of depression in children that parents should watch for'News On 6...
Hundreds of Union High students protest ICE actions
1+ week, 4+ day ago (10+ words) Hundreds of Union High students protest ICE actions'News On 6...
Oklahoma becomes first state to join 'Home for Every Child' foster care initiative
1+ week, 5+ day ago (495+ words) Oklahoma is the first state to join the federal "Home for Every Child" initiative. State leaders say it will increase foster homes and reduce foster care placements. Gov. Kevin Stitt announced Oklahoma is the first state in the country to…...
Are screens impacting kids’ ability to learn? Neuroscientist weighs in
2+ week, 6+ day ago (653+ words) An Oklahoma state representative filed a bill that would limit the amount of screen time in schools for elementary students. The measure would set a one-hour time limit for students in Pre-K through 5th grade. The author said studies show limiting…...
Neuroscientist talks technology’s impact on kids’ ability to learn
2+ week, 6+ day ago (66+ words) Neuroscientist talks technology's impact on kids' ability to learn'News On 6 Neuroscientist talks technology's impact on kids' ability to learn Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath, a former teacher turned cognitive neuroscientist, recently testified before a U.S. Senate committee on the impact of technology…...
Muskogee second graders collecting Valentines from all 50 states for geography lesson
3+ week, 10+ hour ago (399+ words) Second-graders at a Muskogee elementary school are trying to collect a Valentine from all 50 states. The goal is to teach kids about geography and culture. So far, there have been people from 30 different states who have promised to send the…...
Imagination Library in Tulsa County announces exciting book selections for 2026
3+ week, 4+ day ago (244+ words) Dolly Parton's Imagination Library started nearly three years ago at the Tulsa City-County Library and just announced its book list for 2026. The program gives any kid who signs up a free age-appropriate book mailed to them each month. Kids in…...
Tulsa City Council loosens fire code rules for home daycares
3+ week, 5+ day ago (320+ words) Tulsa city leaders voted unanimously on Wednesday, January 28, to loosen fire code requirements for licensed home-based daycares caring for up to 12 children. The Tulsa City Council approved an ordinance removing the requirement for commercial-grade sprinkler systems in these homes " a…...
Parents encouraged to set goals with children in mind
4+ week, 21+ hour ago (229+ words) As the first month of the year comes to a close, parents are being reminded that it's not too late to set meaningful goals for themselves and for their children. Kendra Morgan, a child development expert and founder of Building…...