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Tahlequah Public Schools honors 30 teachers selected for Oklahoma Teacher Empowerment stipends

Tahlequah Public Schools Board of Education · February 18, 2026
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Tahlequah Public Schools announced that 30 district teachers were approved for stipends through the Oklahoma Teacher Empowerment Program; stipends range from $3,000 to $10,000 with additional awards for educators at high-poverty schools.

Tahlequah Public Schools on Feb. 17 recognized 30 teachers who were approved for stipends under the Oklahoma Teacher Empowerment Program, a state initiative that provides awards tied to advanced and master teacher designations.

A presenter described the program’s funding and eligibility: "Teachers receive stipends ranging from 3,000 to $10,000 depending on their designation level," and added that educators at schools with 40% or more economically disadvantaged students are eligible for a one-time additional award described in the state…

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