The city boasts many premier early-learning centers.
EDUCATION Oklahoma City is always looking to the future and how it can make improvements on the quality of life for its residents. One key aspect of this is education. Quality, commitment, accountability and choice are a few of the words that reflect Oklahoma City’s dedication to its education systems.
top credential. Oklahoma City has also invested $700 million into school construction, transportation and technology projects through the MAPS for Kids program. Oklahoma’s teachers are the 34 th - highest paid in the nation, following back-to-back pay increases by the state legislature. In 2018, Oklahoma’s elected state officials approved a $6,100 increase to teacher pay. The following year, most teachers received another $1,200 pay hike. This puts Oklahoma’s teachers among the highest paid in the region. Through the dedication of the community, excellent schools can be found in both the city’s urban center and in the surrounding suburban areas. For a full list of schools serving
the Oklahoma City metro, visit www. abetterlifeokc.com/education.
There are approximately 277,000 students currently 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 environment. Oklahoma schools have received national recognition for alternative education, early childhood accessibility and the increasing number of teachers earning National Board Certification – the profession’s
Public Education The Oklahoma City metro area is home to public school districts that differ in size and scope, but all are committed to seeing their students succeed after graduation. View a complete list of the 24 public school districts at abetterlifeokc.com/ education/public-schools/. Oklahoma City Public Schools Innovation and improvement are the watchwords of the Oklahoma City Public Schools. The district covers 135
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