Jan. 11-17 #oklaed News Brief

January 11

The Oklahoman

• Oklahoma City Mayor David Holt on quest to read book to every local elementary

Daily Ardmoreite

• ‘A living curriculum’
  

News on 6

• Storage building filled with donated supplies catches fire at Webbers Falls School
  

KSWO 7

• Students participate in 7th annual Lawton Kiwanis Archery Shoot

January 12

The Oklahoman

• Stitt wants state schools superintendent to be appointed, not elected
• Good results seen from OKCPS commitments
  

Tulsa World

• RSU to broadcast Cherokee language course for beginners
• Tulsa school board District 5 candidate profile: Shane Saunders
• Tulsa school board District 5 candidate profile: Scott Pendleton
• Tulsa school board District 5 candidate profile: John Croisant
• Tulsa school board District 5 candidate profile: Kelsey Royce
• Tulsa school board to vote on accelerating Academy Central Elementary's conversion into Greenwood Leadership Academy‍
• Meet the four candidates vying for the District 5 board seat for Tulsa Public Schools
  

Wagoner County American-Tribune

• Students of the Month named by Coweta Public Schools‍
  

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January 13

The Oklahoman

• 'They want them gone': Norman parents complain of school devices
  

Tulsa World

• A NE Okla. school has a new vending machine. It drops books
  

NonDoc

• Partisan takes won’t define nonpartisan Action Civics

Chickasha Express-Star

• CV Tech, area schools partner to meet new education requirements
  

Sand Springs Leader

• Eight Sand Springs-area teachers receive free classroom supplies
  

Enid News & Eagle

• School board approves hire for new security position
  

Wagoner County American-Tribune

• Save a life and donate at Wagoner High School blood drive
  

OSDE

• OSDE child nutrition program seeks Summer Food Service sponsors
  

Public Radio Tulsa

• Land Office going digital to try boosting lease revenue
  

KFOR 4

• “John Marshall Middle School has to go,” Mother at wit’s end with OKCPS after son attacked
  

KTUL 8

• Parents concerned about future with new school and district remapping in BA

News 9

• Gov. Stitt suggests state superintendent should be appointed instead of elected
• Seminole Public Schools opens new high school after bond rejections
  

FOX 25

• OKPLAC goals for 2020 legislative session
• Child nutrition program seeks summer food service sponsors
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January 14

The Oklahoman

• OKC school district reports progress, unease from consolidation plan
  

Journal Record

• OKCPS sells unused school for TV, film studio
  

Owasso Reporter

• Auditions for Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute coming to Owasso High School
  

Edmond Sun

• Education increases ability to utilize classroom in real world
  

Oklahoma City Free Press

• Pathway to Greatness “change was radical” says OKCPS Supt McDaniel
  

NonDoc

• ‘Radical change’: Sean McDaniel gives Pathway to Greatness update
  

KFOR 4

• Family raising funds to help care for beloved teacher’s children after tragic crash
  

KOCO 5

• OKCPS Superintendent provides update on Pathway to Greatness plan
• Oklahoma third-grader wins $1K scholarship for growing large cabbage
  

News on 6

• Thoreau Demonstration Academy closed Tuesday due to sewage issue
• Berryhill teacher arrested on rape complaint‍
  

KSWO 7

• Local high school sophomores learn about Great Plains Tech. Center programs
  

News 9

• OKCPS to give updates on school consolidation plan
  

FOX 25

• Voters decide on new Millwood storm shelter Tuesday
• Former OKCPS elementary school to be turned into film and TV academy

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January 15

The Oklahoman

• Yukon district announces partnership with SWOSU
  

Tulsa World

• SB441 would make it difficult for school districts to continue 4-day week
  

Shawnee News-Star

• Seven Shawnee-area teachers receive free classroom supplies
  

Duncan Banner

• Legislation proposed to help homeless youth
  

Enid News & Eagle

• Oklahoma Cattlemen's Foundation offers $23,000 in scholarships
  

KFOR 4

• Oklahoma City Thunder surprise Madill classroom with technology, sneakers
• Bond revoked for former Peckham superintendent charged with child sex crimes, blackmail
• Education forum in OKC to discuss greater education advancement for students of color
  

News on 6

• Civil lawsuit filed against Berryhill School District, staff after bullying incidents
  

News 9

• Seiling Public Schools closed Wednesday due to flu outbreak
• Vandal caught on camera at Moore Elementary School
  

FOX 25

• Sen. Boren files bill to protect school counselors' time

Public Radio Tulsa

• Workshop helps students not sold on traditional four-year degree explore career paths
  

New York Post

• Oklahoma teacher accused of having threesome with student and another woman
  

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January 16

The Oklahoman

• Ex-superintendent charged with sex crimes accused of violating terms of release
  

Enid News & Eagle

• Education Department seeks sponsors for summer feeding program
  

Journal Record

• Free Market Friday: Funding an excuse to maintain failed status quo
  

KFOR 4

• “The truth is until you meet their basic needs, their test scores won’t improve,” OK school system works to meet students’ needs outside the classroom
  

5 News

• Wister students released from school early after bomb threat found at high school

News on 6

• Henryetta Public Schools get new, high-tech buses
• TPS notifies education service center workers about layoffs in June
  

FOX 25

• Student inventors make waves with parade float ideas

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January 17

The Oklahoman

• Norman Chocolate Festival a sweet deal for education

Tulsa World

• Jenks senior, National Merit semifinalist with perfect ACT score recognized for cancer research
• Putting Gov. Stitt through the Oklahoma A-F Report Card does not show an 'A' performance: Ginnie Graham
• Tulsa school board set to vote on Harlow Creek charter school proposal, declared 'deficient' by Gist‍