Education divide in Oklahoma widens with move to distance learning
In some districts the most students may receive are worksheet packets, storybooks and directed to watch public television programming that is being reoriented for students at home.
Ben Felder March 29, 2020
In some districts the most students may receive are worksheet packets, storybooks and directed to watch public television programming that is being reoriented for students at home.
Ben Felder March 25, 2020
“It’s going to look different for all schools and we have to accept that,” said State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister at Wednesday’s board meeting.
Ben Felder March 23, 2020
The state board has a special meeting scheduled for Wednesday when they will consider further action after originally closing schools until April 6 in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Ben Felder March 22, 2020
While the state has already received permission to skip end of the year tests and district leaders have been told not to worry about this year’s school report card, the other important functions of a school are not as easy to dismiss.
Ben Felder March 19, 2020
Oklahoma’s public schools are unlikely to reopen this school year, multiple officials with the state Department of Education have told The Frontier.
Ben Felder March 16, 2020
Joining the majority of other states, the Oklahoma Board of Education approved closure of all public schools across the state for at least the next three weeks in response to the spread of COVID-19.
Dylan Goforth March 16, 2020
We know you have questions related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in Oklahoma, and we’re doing our best to get you answers.
Ben Felder March 13, 2020
Oklahoma’s Department of Education is telling schools not to worry about assessment benchmarks, attendance-based funding or other requirements when considering whether to close in response to the growing threat of COVID-19.
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