April 6-12 #oklaed News Brief

April 6

The Oklahoman

• A perfect pitch

Tulsa World

• State finds Tulsa Public Schools not complying with basic federal requirements for students with disabilities
• Editorial: Proud of Broken Arrow High School offering first girls wrestling program

Tahlequah Daily Press

• Legislators queried about education, environment
  

News on 6

• TPS holds job fair at Edison Preparatory School

April 7

The Oklahoman

• Official calls for more diversity on state Board of Education
  

Tulsa World

• While state leaders debate how to best fund education, Stitt pushes for teacher pay raises
• Gilcrease teachers fight to save successful multigrade classroom as TPS discusses consolidating
• Rep. Melissa Provanzano: A year after the teacher walkout, the Legislature still isn't getting education right
  

Edmond Sun

• STEM classes open doors to future jobs

Muskogee Phoenix

• Warner student National Honor Society scholarship semifinalist
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April 8

The Oklahoman

• Oklahoma districts form high school esports league
  

NonDoc

• Education funding: Lawmakers debate value of April 1 deadline

Owasso Reporter

• A year after the teacher walkout, OPS Superintendent Amy Fichtner reflects on her first term, how the strike shaped Owasso, and what’s ahead for the district.
  

OSDE

• Oklahoma technology center given presidential award
  

Edmond Sun

• WEOKIE Foundation awards $50,000 in college scholarships
  

KJRH 2

• Oklahoma legislature passes bill to increase number of days districts can employ long-term subs
  

KFOR 4

• Bill would allow school districts to give excess food to students in need

News on 6

• Broken Arrow Public Schools hosts job fair

News 9

• Bill to ban vaping on school property heads to governor's desk

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April 9

The Oklahoman

• Charter school backers present to OKC board‍
• Senate panel OKs easing gun training for Oklahoma educators
• OKCPS filling most teacher, principal positions
  

Tulsa World

• School Board meeting focuses on upcoming career preparation opportunities at CPHS
  

Edmond Sun

• Sixth graders curious about world

Stillwater News Press

• SPS adds school resource officer, swears in board member
  

Owasso Reporter

• Four Owasso students named recipients of 2019 State Superintendent's Award for Arts Excellence‍

Cherokee Nation

• Wade Blevins appointed to state advisory team on world languages‍
  

KJRH 2

• Sapulpa Public Schools' bright future - LED light change saving district money

KFOR 4

• School officials: Native American regalia not allowed at graduation ceremony
  

KTUL 8

• Oklahoma moms demand action after bill passes to make it easier to arm teachers

News 9

• OKC's Belle Isle Enterprise School will be accepting more students next year
  

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April 10

The Oklahoman

• Truman Elementary students win parade float design competition‍
• Canadian County students eligible to apply for Democratic scholarship‍
• Senate panel OKs bill to loosen rules on arming teachers‍
  

Tulsa World

• Editorial: TPS needs to fix special education failings quickly
• Don Parker: The education being provided to north Tulsa students is illegal and unconstitutional
  

Woodward News

• Legislators working on education budget after missing deadline

Shawnee News-Star

• Update: Culprit in SHS vandalism found; SPS working with police

Wagoner County American-Tribune

• Career path switch was life-changing for Teacher of the Year

Pawhuska Journal-Capital

• See what you’re missing!
  

KFOR 4

• School officials: Culprit behind prom graffiti case at Shawnee High School identified

News on 6

• Union High School to be first in the nation to offer digital diplomas
  

KSWO 7

• Schools react to bill that would lessen the requirements for arming teachers

News 9

• Your 2 Cents: Schools should work with CLEET to train teachers
• Elementary students take action after learning Moore Schools will cut art programs
• Governor Stitt visits Southeast HS ahead of application school expansion
  

FOX 25

• Oklahoma Education Association opposes Education Scholarship Act
  

Education Week

• Oklahoma orders Tulsa district to review all students' special education plans

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April 11

The Oklahoman

• Family suing Harrah School District over abuse by former principal
• 'Just be excellent at everything': Governor tours OKC high school
• Panel sends teacher pay raise to full Oklahoma Senate
  

Tulsa World

• Controversial school funding bill survives House test‍
  

Owasso Reporter

• Ator’s Brecker Tubbs honored at state Capitol for placing first in OK 2019 Aviation Art Contest
  

Ada News

• Allen schools see mixed results on A-F report cards

Daily Ardmoreite

• Ardmore senior Moore hopes to inspire others as she moves into classroom

Purcell Register

• No budget? No worry
  

KJRH 2

• Students in Green Country learn lifesaving education
  

KFOR 4

• Mustang school board approves salary increase for teachers
  

• Bill to give Oklahoma teachers a $1,200 pay raise passes Senate committee
• Company seeking nominations for ‘Outstanding Teacher Contest’
• Former high school security guard accused of exchanging nude photos with freshmen
  

News on 6

• Union Public School's marching band going to 2020 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

News 9

• OKGOP platform aims to punish teachers, districts for walking out
• State House Committee passes bill for 5-day school week that includes pay increase

FOX 25

• Bill to allow teachers to carry guns on school grounds one step closer to law
  

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April 12

The Oklahoman

• Push to give Oklahoma state retirees' raise dies
• PSO awards teacher vision grants

Tulsa World

• Muskogee senior once told a black girl couldn't be valedictorian. Now she's No. 1 in her class, accepted at more than 62 colleges‍
  

Marlow Review

• Marlow school board member sworn in; bond sale date set
  

Ada News

• School Foundations Network names new director
  

News on 6

• Tulsa educator honored as 'Impactful Teacher'
  

FOX 25

• 5-day school week passed in House Rules Committee‍‍‍