Aurora Lora

Gov. Mary Fallin vetoed most of the state's revised budget bill on Friday, November 17, 2017.

Fallin Vetoes Most Of Budget Bill, Promises New Special Session

Jacob McCleland

Citing a failure to address several of her requests when she called a special session of the state legislature and the use of one-time funds, Gov. Mary…

Oklahoma City Public Schools Superintendent Aurora Lora speaks during a news conference in Oklahoma City on Aug. 16, 2017. (Sue Ogrocki/AP)

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In Conservative Oklahoma, Schools Chief Says DACA's End Will Cause 'Devastating Blow'

Here & Now's Jeremy Hobson talks with Aurora Lora, superintendent of Oklahoma City Public Schools, about the DACA decision.

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Oklahoma City Public Schools Might Sue State For Underfunding Education

Emily Wendler

The Oklahoma City Public Schools Board of Education is considering legal action against the legislature for underfunding education.Board member Mark Mann…

Oklahoma City Public Schools Superintendent Aurora Lora is considering changing the names of four elementary schools.

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Spurred By Violence In Charlottesville, Oklahoma City Public School Leaders Consider Changing School

Emily Wendler

Recent violent events in Charlottesville have spurred Oklahoma City Public School board members to consider the significance of school names like Lee,…

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Lora Responds To Oklahoma City Principals' Concerns About Communication, Morale

Brian Hardzinski

Oklahoma City Public Schools superintendent Aurora Lora sent a long email Monday to campus administrators who say morale is low and the district's…

Superintendent of Oklahoma City Public Schools, Aurora Lora, talks about cutting $10 million from the district's budget.

Oklahoma City Public School Principals Have Concerns About District Leadership

Emily Wendler

Principals in the Oklahoma City Public School district are not pleased with their new superintendent, Aurora Lora, and have concerns about some of the...

Capitol Hill Elementary School in south Oklahoma City.

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Oklahoma City Public Schools Passes $180M Bond Issue For Operations, Infrastructure

Emily Wendler

Oklahoma City Public Schools superintendent Aurora Lora thanked voters yesterday for approving a $180 million bond issue."You know, it's been really…

The Oklahoma City Public Schools administration building.

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Oklahoma City Public Schools' Long-Term Plan For Academic Achievement Off To Slow Start

Emily Wendler

Data presented at Oklahoma City Public Schools' Monday board meeting show many of the district’s academic goals for the year were not met. The goals were…

Monta Johnson, a fifth-grade teacher at Adams Elementary School, passes out books to her class in Oklahoma City on August 3, 2016.

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Oklahoma City Public School Board Approves $180 Million Bond Proposal

Emily Wendler

Oklahoma City Public School Board members approved a $180 million bond proposal at a special board meeting on Tuesday. The bond will not increase taxes,…

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Aurora Lora Signs $220,000 Contract With Oklahoma City Public Schools

Emily Wendler

Superintendent Aurora Lora has officially signed a three year contract with the Oklahoma City Public School District. The new superintendent of the...