Jan. 16-22 #oklaed News Brief

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

January 22, 2021

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January 16

The Oklahoman

Tulsa World

Watch Now: Tulsa Public Schools leaders push back against state lawmakers' criticism of local pandemic decision-making

Shawnee News-Star

Clif Harden joins Shawnee Board of Education

Ponca City News

Ponca City School Board leaders honored

Claremore Daily Progress

CPS responds to Stitts changes

NonDoc

The week in coveducation: New school quarantine policy met with criticism

KFOR 4

Oklahoma school districts can once again claim credits for digital learning resources and courseware‍

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January 17

The Oklahoman

Tulsa World

TCC early college pilot program expanding to Broken Arrow schools‍

KFOR 4

Pediatrician discusses new school quarantine guidelines

KOCO 5

Millwood Public Schools superintendent pulls students off court due to 'super-spreader event'

News on 6

Some OKCPS students will return to in-person learning this week

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January 18

Wagoner County American-Tribune

Mid-term adjustments take big slice out of Wagoner, Coweta school budgets

Mvskoke Media

Union Public Schools mascot update

Daily Ardmoreite

2021 American Nation Bank scholarships available

KFOR 4

FOX 25

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January 19

The Oklahoman

Metro schools warn patrons about chocolate milk recall

Journal Record

Tech center academy to develop next-generation business leaders

Enid News & Eagle

Candidates seek Garfield County school board posts

KOCO 5

News on 6

Oklahomans remember beloved teacher & coach who died from COVID-19

News 9

OKCPS elementary students to return to in-person learning

FOX 25

Oklahoma City Public Schools plans to start vaccinating employees Feb. 12

KOSU

Amid political pressure, Oklahoma schools use caution in returning to in person classes

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January 20

The Oklahoman

Tulsa World

Catoosa schools shifting to distance learning for two weeks

Oklahoma Watch

Stitt pushes for schools to open amid worsening pandemic as teachers wait for vaccine

Stillwater News Press

Oklahoma officials say it's too soon to know when educators will get vaccines

KFOR 4

Students bouncing from online to in-person school causes inconsistencies leaving parents concerned

KTUL 8

Broken Arrow Public Schools releases statement following death of middle school teacher

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January 21

OSDE

New technology allows school threats to be reported by text

NonDoc

Cheat sheet: 35-year teacher, parents vie for Putnam City School Board Office 3‍

KFOR 4

See something, say something: New texting service allows Oklahomans to report school threats

News 9

Local officials say bill to ban mask mandates from public entities, schools diminishes COVID fight

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January 22

Tulsa World

Rising COVID-19 cases within district prompt four Broken Arrow schools to go to distance learning

Norman Transcript

Boren introduces 'equitable' school funding resolution

KFOR 4

Oklahoma schools encouraged to plant gardens to help monarch butterflies‍

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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