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In Oklahoma history, tourism has been central to the state’s economic development. In this story, a family races to complete a challenge and wins the game by helping a fellow traveler. 

Excerpt from “The Oklahoma Burger Trail Challenge”

One day. Seven greasy hamburgers. Over 200 miles to drive.

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Did You Know

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In Oklahoma history, few stories are more tragic than the journey of more than a thousand miles that brought Native American tribes to what would become the 46th state. The following selection is courtesy of the Oklahoma Historical Society.

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By Andrew K. Frank

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Did You Know?

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In Oklahoma history, many from humble beginnings achieve true greatness. Winning Olympic gold medals was just one part of Jim Thorpe’s multi-sport career but they brought worldwide acclaim to Wa-Tho-Huk.

Jim Thorpe, Oklahoma Athlete

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In Oklahoma history, one of the first of the deputies in Indian Territory was a former slave from Texas named Bass Reeves.

Bass Reeves, Legendary Lawman

One of the first black Deputy U.S. Marshals west of the Mississippi River, Bass Reeves was commissioned in 1875 and worked thirty-two years as a marshal. By statehood in 1907, Reeves was said to be the "most feared deputy U.S. marshal to work the Indian Territory."

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Buyer Beware: Not All Online Program Claims are Accurate

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Buyer Beware: "In fact, out of 10,654 studies included in the What Works Clearinghouse in mid-April, only 188 – less than 2% – concluded that a product had strong or moderate evidence of effectiveness."

From USA Today:

This story about education software was produced by The Hechinger Report, a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education.

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