August 29-September 4 #oklaed News Brief

August 29

The Oklahoman

• Technology delays making school year start 'even harder'
• St. Anthony hospitals support schools with donations
  

Tulsa World

• Oklahoma Watch: Masks in schools and distance learning policies differ widely across state
  

KOCO 5

• Keeping kids distraction-free is key for virtual education, OKCPS says
  

KTUL 8

• Berryhill High School moves to distance learning after 2nd coronavirus case

News 9

• OKC Public Schools looking for virtual volunteers for fall semester
  

KXII 12

• Springer Schools closing due to multiple staff members quarantined
• Wynnewood High School student tests positive for COVID-19‍
  

August 30

The Oklahoman

• Survey finds many Oklahoma school children have suicidal thoughts
  

Lawton Constitution

• State agencies finalizing plans for COVID-19 testing of teachers, support staff
• State educators adding math platform to support virtual students
  

KFOR 4

• Schools, families take on unconventional start to school year

News on 6

• Tahlequah teacher dies of heart attack; School district announces class adjustments
• Tulsa Public Schools announces new plan for school lunch program
• Oklahoma City Public Schools begin virtual classes on Monday‍
  

August 31

The Oklahoman

• Oklahoma girl a Google Doodle finalist
  

Tulsa World

• Many more schools announce closures as COVID-19 cases tick upward among students, employees
• 'It's really weird to be teaching in a classroom with absolutely no students in it': Tulsa Public Schools starts classes through distance learning
  

Oklahoma Watch

• Veteran teachers choosing retirement over COVID-19
  

Enid News & Eagle

• McAlester Middle School student tests positive for COVID-19
• 84 Chisholm elementary students in quarantine; no school closure planned
  

KSWO 7

• BACK TO LEARNING: Local school districts adjusting to being back
  

KTUL 8

• TPS theater teacher adapts to distance learning

News 9

• Hands on education experiences in OKC available for distance learning students
  

KXII 12

• Calera ISD confirms COVID-19 cases at middle and high schools

FOX 25

• Foundation for OKCPS invests over $80K in distance learning projects
• State superintendent invests in online tool to mitigate learning loss

KOSU

• More than 130 school districts in Oklahoma are reporting COVID-19 cases

Public Radio Tulsa

• USDA extends school nutrition waivers, a boon for schools with students at home
• Coronavirus-related closures hit more Green Country school districts
  

Fast Company

• Remote learning doesn’t have to be awful. Here’s what actually works

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September 1

The Oklahoman

• 'Forever memorable': OKC schools return with virtual first day

Tulsa World

• More schools announce closures as COVID-19 cases tick upward among students, employees
  

Lawton Constitution

• Schools confirm cases of COVID-19
  

Claremore Daily Progress

• Hofmeister encourages school blood drives as supply plummets
  

KOCO 5

• State, education officials discuss COVID-19's effect on Oklahoma students
  

News on 6

• Union Public Schools certifies some staff as contact tracers to fight COVID-19
  

KTUL 8

• 8 teachers in Jenks considering resigning or retiring upon students return

News 9

• OKCPS focusing on mental health for students this school year
• OKCPS teachers surprised with requested supplies, thanks to donors
• More families turn to alternative learning options
  

FOX 25

• OSDH updates 'Return to Learn' guidance for schools
• El Reno junior high switches to distance learning after student test positive

Public Radio Tulsa

• Hofmeister: 'Not acceptable' that so many school districts are failing to require masks‍
  

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September 2

The Oklahoman

• Achievers: Scholarships awarded

Tulsa World

• Virus spike that closed Stillwater schools prompts state push for precautions, but no mandates
  

Stillwater News Press

• State officials pitch updated school guidance in Return to Learn plan
  

Chickasha Express-Star

• Students cope with pandemic safety measures to keep CV Tech open
  

Journal Record

• Veteran teachers choosing retirement over COVID-19
  

Daily Ardmoreite

• Pandemic guidance for schools updated, Oklahoma surpasses 60,000 virus cases
  

Norman Transcript

• Moore Public Schools details virus contact tracing protocol
  

KFOR 4

• Metro high school football players in quarantine after scrimmage

KOCO 5

• Edmond Public Schools Board holds special meeting
  

News on 6

• Oklahoma Department Of Education clarifies quarantine vs. isolation
• Epic Charter Schools seeking more teachers as enrollment rises
  

KTUL 8

• THD preparing risk assessment after 20% of Oklahoma school districts report COVID-19 cases

KOAM 14

• 2 Quapaw schools move to virtual learning due to COVID-19 case
  

FOX 23

• Jenks Public Schools heads back to in-person learning earlier than planned
  

FOX 25

• Parents adjusting to remote learning, districts listening to complaints
• Regional Food Bank finds innovative ways to provide food to Oklahoma children

Bartlesville Radio

• Gov. Stitt, others address COVID-19, schools
  

KOSU

• More than 150 school districts in Oklahoma are reporting COVID-19 cases‍
• Whether in school or online, USDA says all students can still get free meals
  
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September 3

Tulsa World

• Teacher resignation comes after Jenks decides to transition to in-person instruction

KJRH 2

• Project Safe Schools: Broken Arrow first day back into the classroom, online
• Two Jenks Public Schools teachers resign after district announces plan to return to in person classes
  

News on 6

• Jenks Public Schools release statement regarding at-school learning
• Oklahoma school districts remain open despite increased county infection rates
  

KXII 12

• Ada-Ardmore renew rivalry on Friday
  

West Plains Daily Quill

• Grisham named Tulsa Public Schools’ Teacher of the Year‍
  

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September 4

Tulsa World

• New Broken Arrow elementary school brings excitement on first day of classes
  

Lawton Constitution

• Grandfield superintendent: Virtual learning plan works well

KXII 12

• Mill Creek School District receives grant from wind farm‍