Aug 31-Sept 6 #oklaed News Brief

August 31

The Oklahoman

• Proposed SXSW panel explores problems bringing ed tech to classrooms
• Epic Charter Schools promoting itself with multimillion-dollar advertising campaign
  

Tulsa World

• International dishes and salad bars to be part of new TPS nutrition program; students will have a say in what they eat
• Still recovering from floods, Webbers Falls delays start of school until Sept. 9
  

Claremore Daily Progress

• Oologah-Talala implements tobacco policy to address vaping‍
  

September 1

The Oklahoman

• Program to help traumatized kids expanding in Oklahoma

Pawhuska Journal-Capital

• New school year off to a great start
  

Edmond Sun

• American Heart Association recognizes Washington Irving Elementary
  

KNWA

• Moffett Schools on the road to recovery
  

KFOR 4

• Oklahoma school nearly ready to open following cleanup from spring flooding
  

Bartlesville Radio

• Bartlesville Public Schools Superintendent McCauley recently spotlighted by AASA in its nationwide campaign
  

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September 2

The Oklahoman

• Putnam City High School senior earns his wings
• OKC district asks judge to freeze Seeworth bank accounts
  

Enid News & Eagle

• Greater Enid PLAC meeting to feature Sen. Roger Thompson

KTUL 8

• Webbers Falls gives sneak peek of new school as repairs push back start date another week
• Local nonprofits help educators fill in the gaps

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September 3

Tulsa World

• Tulsa Public Schools needs to cut $20 million from general fund, CFO says
  

Tahlequah Daily Press

• GEAR UP covers gamut for students and teachers
  

Oklahoma Watch

• Former Epic teachers sue school over firing, alleging enrollment manipulation
  

KFOR 4

• Enid teen targeted by racist comments on Snapchat
  

News on 6

• Tulsa police focusing on school zone violations in September

KTUL 8

• Tulsa Public Schools prepare for major budget cuts for next year

News 9

• El Reno Public Schools open care closet for kids in need
• Parents pulling kids out of OKC's John Marshall Middle School after recent violence
  

5NewsOnline.com

• OG&E providing $30K for teachers’ STREM projects for 2019-2020 school year
  

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September 4

The Oklahoman

• Cleveland County sheriff, rural schools implement Handle with Care program
• Social media post threatening Santa Fe High School found to be a hoax
  

NonDoc

• Candor will help OKCPS after John Marshall Middle School fights
  

Oklahoma Watch

• More district schools offer full-time virtual programs. Do they work?
  

Sand Springs Leader

• Board of Education authorizes use of up to $250,000 to repair gas leak in portion of CPHS
  

McAlester News-Capital

• Senator studying solar energy in schools
  

KFOR 4

• Broken Arrow Public Schools taking extra steps to protect students from germs
• Tulsa Public Schools looking at ways to cut $20 million
• “I was scared,” Mom says mix-up at elementary school ended with kindergartner lost on bus
  

News on 6

• Former teachers file lawsuits against Epic Charter Schools
• Teacher's union concerned about TPS budget shortfall
• Former Tulsa teacher opening bookstore dedicated to people of color
• Tulsa Schools announces community meetings to plan for $20 million budget cut
• Drumright Public Schools on lockdown after student threatened
• Oologah program aims to break down the walls between students
  

News 9

• Mitchell Talks: Oklahoma education proficiency in math, reading
  

FOX 25

• Parents concerned about overcrowded school buses

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September 5

The Oklahoman

• Judge orders Seeworth to turn over property and money
  

OSDE

• Oklahoma celebrates Attendance Awareness Month; Hofmeister emphasizes importance of instructional time
  

Owasso Reporter

• Owasso High School named Special Olympics Unified Champion School

Pauls Valley Democrat

• A solid grade for PV schools

Journal Record

• Free Market Friday: Online competition transforming education
  

KJRH 2

• Concerns raised over sharp increase in the number of emergency teaching certificates
  

KFOR 4

• Three schools on lockdown due to standoff in Shawnee
• Biggest political scandal or libel? State Senator, EPIC School leaders talk to News 4 on illegal activity allegations
  

KOCO 5

• Oklahoma nonprofit works to help parents advocate for their children in school

News on 6

• Oologah-Talala Schools hope to receive bond for school repair
  

ABC 7 (Amarillo)

• Toot'n Totum announces Spirit Pumps to raise money for school security

KTUL 8

• Miami School District creates new program to keep teachers

KUAF 91.3

• Western Red raises funds for Moffett Schools

106.3 The Buzz

• Oklahoma police in Guthrie can fine parents for unexcused school absences

Public Radio Tulsa

• Tulsa school budget input session scheduled

September 6

Tulsa World

• Ginnie Graham: Schools need to take a look at who is being cited most for dress code violations
  

News 9

• Mustang elementary school closed after flooding from busted sprinkler