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Oklahoma board of Education Votes to Change Testing Window

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In an effort to provide more instruction time for state tests and keep students more engaged after taking them, the new-look state Board of Education on Thursday voted unanimously to open the annual testing window on or after April 20 and keep it open for 20 school days.

Currently, the window for testing students in grades three through eight opens on the first instructional day in April and closes at the end of the first week in May.

"We want our schools to be able to test as close as possible to the end of the school year," state schools Superintendent Joy Hofmeister told the board Thursday. "We want every day to count for students and this will facilitate that."

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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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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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Access to meals if schools close due to COVID-19

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We have received approval from the USDA on two requested waivers allowing meal service to continue during possible school closures. Meals will be available at no cost to low-income children and are not required to be served in a group setting to avoid possible exposure to COVID-19.

“When schools close, our first concern is for the safety and well-being of our children. We know that some kids will not have access to nutritious meals if they do not attend school. The approval of these waivers provides flexibility so Oklahoma children get wholesome meals while safeguarding their health.” - State Supt. Joy Hofmeister

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