AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoState History: The Oklahoma Historical Society’s “A Very OK Podcast” won a 2026 Signal Award silver for an episode on The Grapes of Wrath, exploring the Sallisaw family’s story, the Dust Bowl and Route 66. Schools & Families: Tulsa’s school board voted to close 17 schools amid falling enrollment and a budget shortfall, leaving families to weigh difficult choices and raising questions about the district’s future. Indigenous Culture: Tulsa’s 10th Native American Day celebration honored Indigenous heritage and achievements; the Cherokee Nation also introduced a school period-poverty initiative, and winners were announced for the 21st annual Cherokee Art Market. Community & Immigration: Reporting on Oklahoma’s Diamondback detention center raises concerns about detainees’ medical care and access to lawyers, while questions remain about the state’s oversight role. Route 66: The Oklahoma History Center is hosting a book signing and documentary screening ahead of the highway’s centennial, and invites families to an Oct. 29 Halloween event.
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