The Senate approved legislation last week expanding educational opportunities for Oklahoma families.

Senate Bill 783, by Sen. Adam Pugh, R-Edmond, modifies the Education Open Transfer Act to allow students to transfer to another public school district year-round.

Pugh, who serves as the chair of the Senate Education Committee, said the bill is needed to provide families more flexibility to find the school that meets the needs of their child.

STILLWATER — Native American communities, storytelling and earth and space curriculum are set to combine in one ambitious project made possible through a $3.3 million National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) cooperative agreement with Oklahoma State University College of Education and Human Sciences.

If you are a senior citizen who enjoys where you are living but has a desire, a need or a want for connectedness and also who wants to give back to others, VillagesOKC offers help to remain active and maintain a productive life.

VillagesOKC is a nonprofit service for adults ages 50-plus and is funded by an annual membership fee, which helps members to continue living in their own homes but become connected and supportive of each other.

Calumet February Students of the Month, from left, Jace Chambless, Tina Ortiz, Jordyn Stephens and Kingston Arnold.