Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation, Inc.
 
   


What We Do

Programs
Arts in Education
  Financing art-related grants, the Arts in Education Fund is designed to improve art curriculum for students in the Oklahoma City Public Schools.
   
Great Idea Team Grants
 

Grants of up to $5000 each for team projects that inspire students of all backgrounds and abilities to learn.

   
Jean G. Gumerson Endowment for the Pursuit of Teacher Excellence
 

The Jean G. Gumerson Endowment was created to support certified teachers of the Oklahoma City Public Schools in pursuing National Board Certification.

   
MAPS for Kids
 

MAPS for Kids (Metropolitan Area Public Schools) brought the funding necessary for capital improvements in Oklahoma City’s 24 public school districts. 

   
Partners in Education
 

A collaborative effort by the Foundation, Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce and Oklahoma City Public Schools, links businesses and organizations with schools.

   
Student Scholarships
 

The Kenneth Donald Burke, Personal Best and STARS scholarships award outstanding graduating high school seniors of Oklahoma City Public Schools.

   
Tutors / Mentors
 

Placing Partners in Education, community organizations/businesses and individuals in the classroom to assist students through a sound, consistent and measurable tutoring program.

   
Events
STARS of Education
 

A celebration of those who make a difference, recognizes outstanding teachers, support personnel, graduating high school seniors, grant recipients and valuable volunteers and partnerships.

   
Wall of Fame
 

A black tie event held each fall, honors outstanding alumni of Oklahoma City Public Schools and showcases the District’s accomplishments.

   

 
 
 

Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation

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Oklahoma City, OK 73118
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