Oklahoma is at a disadvantage when it comes to making informed decisions on education and our future workforce. The data currently gathered by multiple state agencies within the education and workforce space is not connected, creating the inability to measure the long-term effectiveness of education programs and workforce readiness.
The Oklahoma City Council has approved four sites for new youth centers designed to provide after-school and summer programs aimed at fostering learning, social connection and personal development for children across the city.
The Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation (OKCPSF) is once again uniting the community with the launch of its fourth annual initiative of the T-Up for OKCPS 2025 campaign, which aims to gain community support for Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS).
In 2024, Oklahoma City saw significant advancements in advocacy across key sectors, including tourism funding, government relations and education reform, positioning the city for continued growth.
As the 2025 legislative session unfolds, the Chamber's Senior Vice President of Government & Community Relations Mike Jackson shares his insights on key priorities for Oklahoma’s future. In this Q&A, Jackson discusses several legislative initiatives, such as ensuring the state's economic development programs stay competitive, fostering innovation through research partnerships, improving educational outcomes and more. Jackson's responses highlight a commitment to shaping a prosperous, forward-thinking Oklahoma through strategic legislative action.
In this month’s Leadership Notes, Chamber President and CEO Christy Gillenwater outlines the Chamber’s 2025 Public Policy Priorities
Science Museum Oklahoma, the state's only hands-on science museum, is debuting a new holiday experience, Winter WonderLab, on December 21-23 from 6-9 p.m. This immersive event offers a fun and interactive way for families to celebrate the season with science-based activities.
Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS) wants to hear from you. The district is gathering input to shape its goals for the next five years, focusing on what matters most to our community.
