Dec. 5-11 #oklaed News Brief

A collection of Oklahoma education-related news of the week.

December 11, 2020

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December 5

The Oklahoman

Tulsa World

December 6

The Oklahoman

Stitt’s new Board of Education pick spread misinformation, conspiracy theories‍

Tulsa World

Political notebook: House Democrats pan school quarantine trial

Norman Transcript

NPS records 11% enrollment drop across schools

Lawton Constitution

Filing period opens Monday for school board seats

Public Radio Tulsa

Oklahoma teachers lower priority for COVID vaccine than anticipated as youth infections spike

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December 7

The Oklahoman

Stitt rescinds controversial pick for state education board

Tulsa World

Jenks Public Schools apologizes after photo at state championship game shows crowded, mostly maskless student section

Journal Record

Education pick spreads misinformation, conspiracy theories

Tahlequah Daily Press

Superintendent's Corner: Grant funding plays vital role in programs at TPS

Pawhuska Journal-Capital

Pawhuska Schools authorized to continue free meals

Norman Transcript

NPS superintendent details district’s in-person learning decision process

Oklahoma City Free Press

OKCPS Board of Ed takes action on weapons, searches, school calendar

Muskogee Phoenix

KFOR 4

KXII 12

Flatbed trailer stolen from Rock Creek Schools

Public Radio Tulsa

Iowa Public Radio

Critics pan school experiment to corral students exposed to COVID-19

AP News

Oklahoma governor rescinds anti-masker’s board appointment‍

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December 8

The Oklahoman

Tulsa World

Lawton Constitution

School districts want coordination on state-provided PPE

State Impact Oklahoma

New quarantine guidelines should cut time students spend outside Oklahoma classrooms

Ponca City News

OSDH in-school quarantine policy a threat to students and staff

Muskogee Phoenix

Muskogee Public Schools to go to distance learning

Tahlequah Daily Press

Editorial: Crabtree's step-down a blessing for schools

Stillwater News-Press

SPS Board of Education considers extended A/B schedule

NonDoc

KFOR 4

Oklahoma high school seeking businesses for work study program‍

PR Newswire

While Oklahoma parents give afterschool programs high marks, new household survey finds huge unmet demand for afterschool in the state

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December 9

The Oklahoman

Tulsa World

'Significant number' of suburban COVID-19 cases could affect Tulsa Public Schools operations, superintendent says

Tahlequah Daily Press

Editorial: School threats should be taken seriously

KJRH 2

KFOR 4

News 9

'Routes To Resources' helps give assistance to OKCPS students, families‍

December 10

The Oklahoman

Editorial: Stitt erred with short-lived appointee to state Board of Education

Tulsa World

School finance chiefs call on state leaders to intervene before hike in funding to Epic Charter Schools

Enid News & Eagle

EPS superintendent proposes revision to COVID-19 plan

Marlow Review

MPS school board implements mask mandate

KFOR 4

News 9

Something Good: El Reno High School's 75 year holiday tradition continues

ArkLaTexHomepage.com

Oklahoma school district moves to remote learning for remainder of year due to COVID-19

December 11

The Oklahoman

Melvin Todd, a 'giant' in Oklahoma education, dies after contracting COVID-19‍

Sarah Julian

Director, Communications

Sarah serves as the Director of Communications for the OPSRC. In this role, she provides support, consultation and training on a variety of critical tools and PR functions, including communication plans, social media policies, crisis communications, media relations and website content.

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