Tulsa Public Schools is emphasizing student success this year, with initiatives ranging from attendance improvements to increased family engagement.

New State Superintendent

The district is also celebrating the appointment of Lindel Fields as Oklahoma’s new state superintendent. Tulsa Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Ebony Johnson, who met Fields and his daughter last week at Eisenhower Elementary, said the move signals a fresh start for the state’s education system.

"I do know Superintendent Fields. He's a great person. He is a renowned educator in our state. He did work with career tech. He's done superintendency work, and he's just a great person," Johnson said.

She added that Fields’ daughter attends TPS, giving him a personal connection to the district.

Johnson said Fields’ prio

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