Tulsa Public Schools

Our diversity is a community treasure, and we must foster an inclusive environment by examining biases and resolving unfair practices. Valuing equity means that we must provide resources and supports matched to student need, for every student in every school.

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Character

We are honest, trustworthy and have high standards of behavior. We make decisions, take action and approach our work based on what is best for our students and their success. We do the right thing even when it is hard.

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Excellence

Tulsa needs and expects world-class public schools. Achieving excellence means striving for it every moment of every day. It means sweating the small stuff while we focus on the big picture with determination and persistence.

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Team

We care for one another, support the personal and professional development of one another, and work together to improve our community. Together we celebrate success, learn from struggles and invest in the development of our teams and team members.

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Joy

We foster exuberant classrooms, schools and places of work where children and adults pursue their passions and are relentlessly curious. Play is invaluable for students and adults alike. Joy at school and at work makes us more productive, because when we create, innovate and imagine, our motivation grows.

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Tulsa Voices

"Good, better, best. I will not rest until my good is better and my better is best."

Shaniqua Ray, Monroe Demonstration Academy — Shaniqua Ray

2018-2019 Teacher of the Year, Monroe Demonstration Academy

“I've never felt safer in letting someone else be around my kid or helping them grow. The atmosphere that Josh Regnier has created at East Central Junior High makes it feel like a family environment."

Rebecca Marshall, East Central Junior High, parent — Rebecca Marshall

Parent, East Central Junior High

"We want to build a deeper level of understanding in education. Our kids see math as an active learning part of our day and they are excited about it."

Susie Fisher, Grimes Elementary — Susie Fisher

Teacher, Grimes Elementary School

"When we talk about student growth, it's not just in their reading scores, it's in their identities as readers."

Children reading in a group in the classroom. — Leslie Parr

Teacher, Anderson Elementary

“Having my diploma has opened many doors. I now feel ready to take on college and the next big thing.”

Jessica Peraza East Central High School 2018 graduate — Jessica Peraza

East Central High School 2018 graduate and University of Tulsa student

Fast Facts

Tulsa by the Numbers

40,000

Students Enrolled

7,000

Employees

86

Schools and Charter Partners

1

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Our Schools

Meet the 2018-2019 Tulsa Teacher Corps

Tulsa Beyond: Redesigning High School

Tulsa Way for Teaching and Learning

Tulsa’s Novice Teacher Experience

Shaniqua Ray

Rebecca Marshall

Susie Fisher

Leslie Parr

Jessica Peraza

40,000

7,000

86

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