October 24-30 #oklaed News Brief

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

October 30, 2020

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October 24

Tulsa World

Skiatook, Sperry high schools go to distance learning after COVID-19 affects students, staff

NonDoc

The week in coveducation: Epic discussions, COVID relief funds and ‘no confidence’

FOX 25

Norman Public Schools teacher named Oklahoma Teacher of the Year finalist

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October 25

Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise

New scholarship offered to help meet demand for teachers in Oklahoma

KOCO 5

Stillwater students to return to class for in-person learning

October 26

The Oklahoman

Tulsa World

Teachers talk about what in-person instruction has been like this school year

Oklahoma Watch

70 Oklahoma schools failed to submit immunization data

Enid News & Eagle

Autry Tech names new superintendent

Muskogee Phoenix

Local educators undergo training

KFOR 4

Yukon Public Schools nearly moved to remote learning due to spike in county cases

News on 6

Tulsa Public Schools announces significant enrollment drop

KXII 12

Tishomingo coach arrested for possession of meth on school property

FOX 25

Stillwater Schools returns to in-person learning

KOSU

Fewer Oklahoma educators running for legislative offices

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October 27

The Oklahoman

Oklahoma lawmaker seeks to 'reorganize' public school oversight

Stillwater News Press

Stillwater named top STEM community in Oklahoma

Tahlequah Daily Press

70 Oklahoma schools failed to submit immunization data

FOX 25

Local teacher beats breast cancer eight times

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October 28

Tulsa World

Unclaimed funds: Many Oklahoma schools yet to claim share of $12 million from CARES Act

The Ada News

Latta teacher/coach charged for alleged solicitation of sex

Sand Springs Leader

Sand Springs teachers selected to be part of OSDB grant project

Journal Record

Dorman: Schools must have COVID-19 plan

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October 29

McAlester News-Capital

Secretary of Education hopes program help students

Muskogee Phoenix

Two students at 7th and 8th Grade Academy test positive for COVID-19

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October 30

Tulsa World

New health clinic at east Tulsa school celebrated, noted as welcoming to immigrant families

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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