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Our latest press releases, and Oklahoma Education news. Subscribe for our teaching tips and resources for school improvement.

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Nutritional Meals for Children

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"We’re working to ensure our kids have access to nutritional meals even if schools must dismiss due to COVID-19." - State Supt. Joy Hofmeister.

UPDATE: Oklahoma State Department of Education announced they are applying for 4 waivers that will support schools and communities to provide school meals to children in areas experiencing school closures in response to COVID-19. Thank you Oklahoma State Department of Education and Superintendent Joy Hofmeister for your leadership in ensuring OK students are supported if schools close due to COVID-19. For more information: https://sde.ok.gov/child-nutrition-programs

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Department of Education ‘removing barriers’ that would prevent schools from closing

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State Supt. Joy Hofmeister: “We are removing barriers that would prevent school districts from making decisions that would be in the best interest of their students and their well being.

"Closing school can have an impact on attendance requirements, impact school accountability or other things that need to fall to the wayside when considering student health and safety.”

Read our latest FAQs regarding coronavirus/COVID-19: http://bit.ly/OSDECOVID-19

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How to Talk to Your Kids About Coronavirus

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How to Talk to Your Kids About Coronavirus, By Deborah Farmer Kris

"Earlier this week, I overheard my kids engaged in a round of “I heard” and “Did you know?” while they were getting ready for bed.

“I heard that Margaret’s dad has it,” said my six-year-old.

“Did you know that it’s the worst sickness ever?” added my eight-year-old.

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Development of Resources Related to COVID-19

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From Joy Hofmeister with the Oklahoma State Department of Education:

As we continue to develop resources related to the COVID-19 pandemic, we want to ensure you have access to updated information and guidance being developed on an ongoing basis by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

We strongly encourage all Oklahoma school and district leaders to review the the CDC's "School Decision Tree" and considerations for school closure document linked here: Click here

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That is why Alpha Plus schools have OUTPERFORMED the state average every year of the A-F Report Cards.