The Opportunity Project is still serving our city’s youth during this pandemic Watch the video >
The Opportunity Project is still serving our city’s youth during this pandemic
Look for the helpers: The Opportunity Project assists families during COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has created tough circumstances for many Tulsa families, and The Opportunity Project has been doing its part in assisting families in need. Executive Director Caroline Shaw said the organization is an out-of-school time intermediary. Read more >
How Tulsa kids can ‘Stay Active’ at home
Since 2008, nonprofit Humble Sons Bike Company has provided thousands of bikes and helmets to local kids. Read more >
TPS teaching students social, emotional skills
Tulsa Public Schools is teaching its elementary students skills they’ll use beyond the classroom. A fourth grade class at Eugene Field Elementary is learning about poetry and they’re gaining other skills you can’t learn in a book. “From Ms. Howard I learned that you can’t just bulge out because people are gonna not want to…
Karen Pittman and Caroline Shaw: What Tulsa’s youth need to thrive
Oftentimes, when adults are asked to think back to the experiences and people who influenced or motivated them in their youth, a coach, club leader, camp counselor or other youth worker comes to mind. The presence of that one caring adult is often the spark that helps a young person feel connected to their academic…
Education advocate, officials stress need to fund expanded learning at event celebrating after-school programs
Karen Pittman has seen a lot of progress in how people view the role of after-school programming in the development and success of at-risk children. While these programs used to be seen as a pleasant but ultimately unnecessary luxury, more and more communities are beginning to understand the intrinsic value of expanded learning opportunities, said…