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COVID-19 and School Schedule

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OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – The Oklahoma State Department of Education has announced it plans to pursue a federal waiver to suspend statewide student assessments for the 2019-2020 school year.

“Oklahomans, like all Americans, are seeking to ‘flatten the curve’ of a global pandemic. Our foremost concern is ensuring our students and school communities remain as safe and healthy as possible, which is why the State Board of Education voted earlier this week to cease all school operations until at least April 6, and possibly longer,” said State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister. 

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Hofmeister & Schools for this Semester

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READ THE RELEASE: Hofmeister seeks to close Oklahoma schools for semester, focus on distance learning: Full article, click here.

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — Oklahoma State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister has proposed that Oklahoma school buildings remain closed for the remainder of the semester.

However, classes are expected to continue in a virtual environment as districts will need to implement a distance learning plan.

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OSDE: Federal Waiver for 2019-2020 School Assessments

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The U.S. Department of Education approved waivers requested by the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) to suspend assessments and Oklahoma School Report Cards for the 2019-20 school year. The waivers mean Oklahoma schools will not administer academic assessments in English language arts, mathematics and science for grades 3-8 or to high school juniors.

Oklahoma Dept. of Education receives federal waiver to halt assessments amid pandemic.

OKLAHOMA CITY (Mar. 20, 2020) – The U.S. Department of Education tonight approved waivers requested by the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) to suspend assessments and Oklahoma School Report Cards for the 2019-20 school year.

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Oklahoma Public School Resource Center

From Hunger Free Oklahoma:

The first of five COVID-19 informational School ZonED Podcast episodes that we're recording today is available now. We talked to Hunger Free Oklahoma and El Reno Public Schools about resources and guidance on how to handle feeding students during oklaed school closures.

In this YouTube video, Brent talks with Hunger Free OK and El Reno PS about resources and guidance on how to handle feeding students during school closures due to COVID-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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We Use Data to Help Schools on the Way to an A!

Teachers and administrators can quickly and easily identify students who need more help learning the Oklahoma Academic Standards.

Alpha Plus pinpoints the SPECIFIC OAS objectives or "gaps" students have from previous years, then helps school teams address each objective throughout the year.

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