June 19-25 #oklaed News Brief

Chances are, you've read somewhere recently about the uptick in bullying, harassment and threats that many individuals, including students, are experiencing based on things like religion, ethnicity, political stance or sexual orientation.

At the last State Board meeting, Executive Director of Accreditation Jason Pittenger presented information about school security plans, state requirements for what they must contain, and he provided resources to help schools with their safety and security planning.

Being neighborly costs nothing, but its value is beyond calculation. As I headed to the land of “Snowmegaddon” this past week to help my daughter with our 9-month old granddaughter, I witnessed many acts of random kindness as neighbors shoveled sidewalks and strangers gave up their airplane seats so parents & children could sit together.