Report Card | Spring 2009

A Community's Lasting Legacy: The Foundation Turns 25
Connecting the resources of the community to the schools since 1984, The Foundation has introduced innovative programs throughout its history.

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Chesapeake is up for the Challenge
$100,000 Matching Gift Kick Starts Annual Campaign
Impressed by the groundswell of community support for The Foundation for Oklahoma City Public Schools' programs in 2008 both through individual and corporate giving as well as in-kind donations to The Foundation's innovative Teachers Warehouse program, Chesapeake Energy Corporation has announced it will again match new gifts to The Foundation, both individual and corporate, up to $100,000.

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Outstanding Students, Educators, Staff, Volunteers and Partners Honored at Stars of Education
Enjoy photos from the 2009 Stars of Education: A Celebration of Those Who Make a Difference.

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OKC Teachers Receive $75,000-plus in
Devon Great Idea Grants
Murder, intrigue, sinister plots, and crimes of passion will all fall under the jurisdiction of Taft Middle School's new CSI unit...This innovative learning project is on of 43 creative initiatives funded through The Foundation's Devon Great Idea Grants.

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Honor Roll of Giving
All programs and projects of The Foundation for Oklahoma City Public Schools are funded entirely through donations from organizations, foundations and individuals. The Foundation gratefully acknowledges each contributor for their generous support our our students and schools.

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Construction Campaign Provides Long-term Support for Foundation Programs
A heartfelt thanks goes out to the local construction businesses for their continuous pledge of support for The Foundation.

Also read about...

• Financial Planning in Tough Times
• Partnerships, Volunteers and Support Staff Also Honored at Stars of Education

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Love Affair Leads Robinson to District Teacher of the Year Honors
It's not every night that someone gets rewarded for a love affair they've been having since 8th grade. At Stars of Education: A Celebration of Those Who Make a Difference Jennifer Robinson, National Board Certified French teacher at Classen School of Advanced Studies, was honored for her on-going love affair with the French language by being named Oklahoma City Public School District's Teacher of the Year.

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14 Students from 7 High Schools Receive Scholarships at Stars of Education
Six students were featured in our Spring 2009 Report Card. You can read about all 14 students her on this website.

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Dickinson Named Executive Director
Following a year of tremendous growth, The Foundation is pleased to add Lori Dickinson to our team as Executive Director.

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In the Spirit of Collaboration - Partnerships!
Special guest article by Angela Monson, Oklahoma City Public Schools Board Chairman.

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