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Alpha Plus Blog

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

4th Grade Success with OAS Reading Books!

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We've been pretty busy today getting the 4th grade Success with OAS Reading books ready to ship to a our partner schools! Our CEO, Jan Barrick rolled up her sleeves to help out! Now that's customer service! Are you excited to get yours?

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Happy New Year from Alpha Plus!

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From all of us at Alpha Plus, we wish you a Happy New Year!

New Goals - New Desires - New Dreams

New Routines - New Ways - New Days

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Ryan Walters: Why school report cards matter

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According to the 2019 National Assessment of Educational Progress, only 29 percent of Oklahoma students are reading proficient in fourth grade. This year, 46 percent of Oklahoma students didn’t meet a single ACT benchmark. In addition, 33 percent of schools saw a decrease of a letter grade on their school report card this year.

These statistics are incredibly troubling, especially when you know that each number represents a child with a bright future that gets dimmer by the day. No matter what numbers or measurements you use, it’s obvious our children are not learning the skills necessary to successfully enter the workforce, making it more difficult for them to lead a fulfilling life.

That’s why recent attacks on the Oklahoma School Report Cards are so disheartening. Instead of working to change the numbers, many would rather break the measuring stick. Despite the criticism from naysayers, the reality is that the school report cards are a vital accountability tool, providing families and communities insight into how their local school is performing and a comparison to others around the state.

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Team Work Brings Success!

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Alpha Plus Educational Systems believes in and works with educators to bring student and academic success to Oklahoma educators and students.

They believe that Team Work makes the dream work!

Quoted below by Helen Keller:

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OCIE 40th Annual Conference

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The NIEA/OCIE conference was held from Dec 8 - Dec 10 at Citizen Potawatomi Grand Casino & Hotel in Shawnee, OK.

Pictured below, an inspiring group of educators from the conference.

For more information, please go to the OCIE Facebook Page.

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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.