July 4-10 #oklaed News Brief

July 4

Lawton Constitution

• LATS, LPS partnership helps transport students, staff

Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise

• Bartlesville schools awarded nearly $260,000 to offset coronavirus impact
  

Duncan Banner

• Dyes begins first days as Central High Superintendent
• Local Duncan teacher takes over Oklahoma Edvocates group
  

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July 5

Tulsa World

• No one knows how to operate schools in a pandemic

Lawton Constitution

• Grants awarded to schools to combat COVID-19 impact

Duncan Banner

• Duncan student takes deep dive in the Arts at OSAI
  

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July 6

Tulsa World

• TPS launches Tulsa Virtual Academy for families who don't want their kids to go to school during pandemic
• Dozens of Tulsa schools get new street lights as part of Vision Tulsa program
  

Chickasha Express-Star

• Grady County school districts receive grant money to combat COVID-19
  

Wagoner County American-Tribune

• Porter schools to receive $76,268 grant
  

KFOR 4

• Minco Public Schools employee tests positive for COVID-19

KTUL 8

• Oklahoma teacher known for 2018 walkout to appear in court Monday

FOX 25

• Parents consider online/homeschooling for the fall

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July 7

The Oklahoman

• Tulsa Union Public Schools to evaluate Redskins as mascot name
• OKC Zoo launches Read for Adventure statewide literacy program
  

Cherokee Phoenix

• Oklahoma awards $16M in grants to 150 schools for COVID-19 fight
  

Claremore Daily Progress

• NOTHING BUT GREEN: Could Catoosa lose its ‘Indians’ moniker?
  

KJRH 2

• Local early childhood centers roll out safety measures amid pandemic
  

KFOR 4

• Surveyed parents want a traditional class setting; many districts offering multiple formats
• Mustang Public Schools introduce return-to-school plan
  

KOCO 5

• State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister says it's crucial for schools to reopen while staying safe

KTUL 8

• Local communities don't want mascot names to change

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July 8

The Oklahoman

• Edmond releases return-to-school plan
  

Tulsa World

• TPS begins offering dinner grab-and-go meals in addition to breakfast and lunch
  

Oklahoma Watch

• Panola District shutters high school as Epic ends management contract

Cherokee Phoenix

• Cherokee language advocate makes ‘40 Under 40’ list
  

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July 9

Tulsa World

• Hofmeister says Trump threats to penalize states if schools choose not to open 'aren't helpful'

State Impact Oklahoma

• Tulsa educators share five tips for how teachers, parents can talk about race with kids

Ada News

• Ada student takes a deep dive in the arts at the Oklahoma Summer Arts Institute

Daily Ardmoreite

• Hard work continues to pay off for Ardmore standout
  

Woodward News

• School survey shows majority ok with returning to school
  

KOCO 5

• Parents facing tough choice: keep kids at home or send them to school
  

Public Radio Tulsa

• Oklahoma teachers look for answers to pandemic questions with new year a month away
  

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July 10

KTEN 10

• Teachers brace for change when school resumes