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Features 23 THE LEARNING GUIDE
Educational resources to inspire curiosity for the whole family WHAT’S RIGHT WITH OUR SCHOOLS How innovative educators are enhancing student literacy
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30 NOT JUST FOR KIDS
Explore unique library classes and programs for grown-ups
32 HEALING THROUGH EDUCATION
How Bethany Children’s Health Center keeps patients on track academically
PHOTO PROVIDED BY OKLAHOMA CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
ON THE COVER
49 GEEK OUT!
Tabitha, Taylor & Taliyah are the winners of our 2025 Cover Kids Search in the sibling category. Tabi is 9 years old and in the third grade, Taylor is 7 and in first grade, and Taliyah is 4 and in PreK. Tabi loves coding, playing the piano, playing basketball and conducting science experiments. Taylor has an adventurous spirit and enjoys art, cooking, gymnastics and basketball. Taliyah is a budding gymnast who also likes to fix things with her toolset and create unique art. The girls are the daughters of Tania and Dwight, and together they enjoy exploring local parks, going to the library and visiting the OKC Zoo and Science Museum Oklahoma. PHOTO BY FOTO ARTS PHOTOGRAPHY
The metro’s most creative STEAM programs
Departments 6 CONNECT WITH METROFAMILY
Take advantage of our top seasonal resources
10 NEW & NOW
5 local happenings for families
12 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Wintertime family fun, Black History Month events & date night ideas
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LOCAL FAMILY FUN Ways to celebrate Black History Month in OKC
58 EXPLORING OKLAHOMA WITH CHILDREN A day of play at Jasmine Moran Children’s Museum 62 LAST LOOK Touring the Oklahoma State Capitol with kids
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