Oct. 3-9 #oklaed News Brief

October 3

The Oklahoman

• Epic Charter Schools officials dispute state auditor's findings
• Oklahoma lawmakers sound off on scathing state audit of Epic Charter Schools

NonDoc

• The week in coveducation: Federal grants, canceled events and an Epic audit‍

FOX 25

• Changes coming to OKCPS return to campus plan as OK County drops to Orange Level 1
• MidFirst Bank and Feed the Children reopen Teacher Store‍
  
  

October 4

Tulsa World

• Watch Now: Hofmeister responds to accountability failures cited in state audit of Epic Charter Schools
• TPS parents push for district to return to in-person learning; superintendent's recommendation to be made Monday
  

October 5

The Oklahoman

• Delay possible for in-person classes in OKC schools
  

Tulsa World

• 'Epic owes Oklahoma $8.9 million': Improper transfers, chronic misreporting found by state auditor's investigation
  

Sequoyah County Times

• Muldrow Middle School selected for Blue Ribbon national award
  

Journal Record

• Oklahoma Joe: During pandemic, videoconference apps become lifeline
  

Stillwater News Press

• What local leaders, health officials have to say about managing through COVID-19
  

Sapulpa Times

• Crowd gathers at Kiefer High School in response to possible protests regarding homecoming float
  

KJRH 2

• TPS Board of Education to hear superintendent's recommendations on district's future on Monday
• Gov. Stitt announces JAG initiative for Oklahoma students
  

KOCO 5

• Norman school goes virtual after teachers call in sick over COVID-19 concerns
• Moore junior high student arrested after firing airsoft pistol on school bus
  

News on 6

• OKCPS makes changes to extra curricular activities, return to school plan
  

KSWO 7

• Frederick Elementary only SWOK school named National Blue Ribbon School

News 9

• State Department Of Health breaks down teacher testing plan
  

FOX 25

• Board of Education approves pay increase for eligible OKCPS certified and support staff
• Moore Jr. High student arrested after shooting student with air soft gun

Bartlesville Radio

• DPS approves gifted and talented plan, approve renewals

Public Radio Tulsa

• Feds announce child care block grant flexibilities inspired by Oklahoma's HOPE Centers
  

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October 6

Tulsa World

• Protesters outside Tulsa school board: 'Distance learning, it's just not working'
  

Sand Springs Leader

• Sand Springs Superintendent of Schools Sherry Durkee encouraged with district's handling of COVID-1

Ponca City News

• Ponca City Public Schools COVID-19 update
  

Pauls Valley Daily Democrat

• Study looks at kids' behavior at school
  

NonDoc

• OKCPS discusses return to campus, approves raises
  

KFOR 4

• Oklahoma student arrested after allegedly shooting peer on bus with airsoft pistol
• Oklahoma launches program to help students find careers
• Beloved Oklahoma City elementary teacher passes away
  

KOCO 5

• OKCPS announces changes to A-B schedule for when students return for in-person learning
  

News on 6

• OKCPS discusses county infection rate, return to school dates

KTUL 8

• Tulsa Public Schools working with THD on getting a grant for rapid COVID tests

News 9

• OKCPS discusses county infection rate, return to school dates
  

KXII 12

• Wilson Public Schools moving online after multiple COVID-19 cases

FOX 25

• 91% of Oklahoma kindergartners fully vaccinated

October 7

The Oklahoman

• Editorial: Audit stokes controversy over Oklahoma virtual charter school
• Norman middle school closes after 20 employees ask for sick leave
• Achievers: Moore-Norman tech center awards
  

Muskogee Phoenix

• Haskell students head back to class

NonDoc

• ‘I’m overwhelmed’: Single parents navigate virtual learning

Ponca City News

• Statewide education nonprofit receives National Geographic grant to help geography teachers
  

KFOR 4

• Going above and beyond: OKCPS staff help students, families through virtual learning
• Edmond Public Schools superintendent announces upcoming retirement
• Gov. Stitt extends deadline for school districts to claim virtual learning resource funds
  

KOCO 5

• Teachers concerned by OKCPS' new A-B schedule
  

News 9

• OKCPS breaks down safe return to school plan
  

FOX 25

• Oklahoma public schools receive extension to claim funding for virtual course options
• Boise City school district best in state for online learning, study says
• Edmond Public Schools superintendent to retire after school year

Bartlesville Radio

• COVID-19 affecting Osage County schools
  

The Verge

• America's internet wasn't prepared for online school ‍
  
  

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October 8

Oklahoma Watch

• Oklahoma saved money by breaking its ACT commitment. Here’s what it’s costing Miami students

Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise

• Area school districts use filling stations since COVID-19 shut down water fountains
  

KOCO 5

• Oklahoma Education secretary says he hopes Learn Anywhere, other online instructional tools are here to stay
  

KTUL 8

• New Tulsa Zoo program for kids adds excitement to virtual learning
• Rural Oklahoma counties in 'red zone,' according to latest White House report

News 9

• Deer Creek parents meet privately with administrators to talk school reopening
  

FOX 25

• Rose Witcher Elementary transitions to distance learning, staff member tests positive

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October 9

The Oklahoman

• Editorial: A way to help get Oklahoma City kids back in school
• Edmond district will need a new superintendent
  

Tulsa World

• Ginnie Graham: Distance learning not ideal but provides consistency and safety
  

McAlester News-Capital

• Tribe releases supplement to correct student history books