EDUCATION There are approximately 277,000 students currently
environment. Oklahoma City schools have received national recognition for alternative education, early childhood accessibility and the increasing number of teachers earning National Board Certification – the profession’s top credential. Oklahoma City has also invested $700 million into school construction, transportation and technology projects through the MAPS for Kids program. Around the metro, other school districts around have continued to invest in their facilities as well.
enrolled in public and private Pre-K-12 schools throughout Greater Oklahoma City. Enrollments include approximately 271,000 public school students and an estimated 16,000 students enrolled in private education or homeschooled. More than 50 schools in the region have been recognized as National Blue Ribbon Schools, a program that recognizes schools with academic excellence and a safe, welcoming learning
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