Feb. 1-7 #oklaed News Brief

February 1

The Oklahoman

• OKC students learn damage, disposal of prescription drugs
  

Tulsa World

• Tulsa Superintendent Deborah Gist warns lawmakers that restoring class size limits will come with $150 million statewide price tag
• Countdown to the Capitol: Virtual charter schools
• Tulsa World Magazine: Personalized education aims to break restraints of traditional classroom
  

City Sentinel

• COMMENTARY: More school counselors would help diminish adverse childhood experiences

Pauls Valley Democrat

• Toot the horn for band honor

FOX 25

• Locals rewarded for noticeable work from the TAF nonprofit organization

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February 2

Tulsa World

• Political notebook: Rural legislator speaks out against new rules on four-day school weeks
• Editorial: Tulsa Public Schools board made the right move in rejecting charter school

Norman Transcript

• Baby blues: Teachers struggle to start a family without dedicated maternity leave

FourStatesHomePage.com

• A new program launches in Oklahoma to help students

February 3

The Oklahoman

• Stitt budget proposal does not include teacher, state employee pay raises
• Moore police: One dead, several students hit by car Moore High School
• Stitt asks lawmakers for $100 million to fund education during ongoing gaming dispute
  

Shawnee News-Star

• Parent-led education group backs Gov. Stitt’s plan for Equal Opportunity Scholarship expansion
  

Poteau Daily News

• Emergency teachers play small role in Poteau
  

KJRH 2

• Educators 'disappointed' at Oklahoma State budget for education
  

KFOR 4

• Stillwater students learn music through partnership with McKnight Center, Carnegie Hall

News on 6

• TPS administrators meet with lawmakers before new legislative session
  

KTUL 8

• State health officials propose new vaccine rules for school enrollment

FOX 25

• Marijuana in schools: New test kit to help schools spot the drug

BallotpediaNews

• Six of 29 Oklahoma school board seats covered by Ballotpedia to hold primaries
  

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February 4

The Oklahoman

• Moore police: One student killed, five hurt after pickup hits runners

Tulsa World

• Governor's no-growth budget proposal leaves no room for smaller classes
• Editorial: Stitt's budget short-changes public schools

Shawnee News-Star

• Attorney General Hunter partners with Walmart, EVERFI to launch prescription drug safety program‍

KJRH 2

• What TPS looks at when considering to cancel school due to weather
  

Bartlesville Radio

• Three Oklahoma schools to be gifted fitness centers‍

NY Times

• Official: 2nd Student Dies After Truck Hits Oklahoma Runners‍

Yahoo Finance

• The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards honors Tulsa and Oklahoma City students with $1,000, medallions and trip to nation's capital
• Optical retailer thanks customers, gives back to school districts and military families in need
  
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February 5

The Oklahoman

• Second student dies after crash near Moore High School
• Moore High School runner Yuridia Martinez was always playing sports and helping others
  

Tulsa World

• TPS delays vote for disputed Indian Education Program reorganization, promises to collect more community feedback‍
• Editorial: Stitt's budget short-changes public schools

Miami News-Record

• Big Brothers Big Sisters comes to Pawhuska

FOX 25

• New test reveals pot products instantly

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February 6

State Impact Oklahoma

• How Oklahoma’s identification of gifted Native students could serve as a national model

Duncan Banner

• Duncan district seeking approval of 2020 Vision through election

News on 6

• Vinita teacher suspended after sharing nude photo on Snapchat

KXII 12

• Choctaw Nation had a multi-billion dollar impact on Oklahoma's economy in 2018

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February 7

The Oklahoman

• Police question female student about school threat
  

Tahlequah Daily Press

• TPS helps 'English learners' forge academic paths

KJRH 2

• Schools closed today due to the flu
  

KTUL 8

• Paddling in Oklahoma schools: Does it really work?

News 9

• 4 day school advocates to blame Hofmeister for 'unfair' requirements
  

FOX 25

• Two junior high schools in Moore close due to threat of violence‍