Ashley Jones

1 month ago | news9.com | Ashley Jones

Oklahoma students are heading to the state capitol on April 15 for two events recognizing the impact of higher education and the promise of future workforce development. The events are part of Higher Education Day and Oklahoma’s Promise Day — both focused on the role colleges and universities play in the state’s economic success.

Feb 19, 2025 | vsuspectator.com | Ashley Jones |Bailey Wilson

Written by Ashley Jones, Web Editor. On the evening of Feb. 19, VSU and SGA held a candlelight and floral tribute to celebrate the life of Tanique Thomas, a freshman student who died on Monday, Feb. 17. Thomas’s mother, friends, fellow SGA members and members of the community joined each other to honor her life and support each other through mourning.

Nov 1, 2024 | theblackwallsttimes.com | Ashley Jones

GREENWOOD Dist.–A nationwide discussion is underway in the education field about Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) regarding its benefits, placement, and whether it belongs in schools. The largest district in the state of Oklahoma, Tulsa Public Schools, described how not only does it belong in school and is well integrated into its curriculum, but it is also the foundation of learning.

Oct 14, 2024 | theblackwallsttimes.com | Ashley Jones

Listen to this article here Today, two candidates campaigning to be Tulsa’s next Mayor will step into Black Wall Street’s Historic Vernon A.M.E. Church to engage in a meaningful dialogue with the community. The Mayoral Forum in north Tulsa will feature Commissioner Karen Keith and Representative Monroe Nichols on October 14th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at 311 N. Greenwood Ave., Tulsa, OK.

Sep 28, 2024 | communitynewspapergroup.com | Ashley Jones

VAN HORNE — Benton Middle School has been fortunate enough to have two student teachers to start off the school year. A previous article highlighted the experience of Kristina Glackin in the eighth grade language arts classroom. The other student teacher, Meghan Brewster, has enjoyed her time in the seventh grade language arts classroom. When asked what her initial impressions were of Benton she responded, “It is a welcoming place where students and teachers can feel comfortable.