Oklahoma City teachers concerned about classrooms without working locks

Teachers at two Oklahoma City schools say their schools have classrooms with no locks or broken locks. Other classrooms without locks dot the district. District officials say they are fixing the problem.

BY CARRIE COPPERNOLL | Published: February 15, 2013

Some Oklahoma City classrooms are missing locks as construction workers renovate schools throughout the district, and teachers say they worry for the safety of students.

photo - A recently installed lock is seen on a classroom door at Linwood Elementary School. District officials say they are working to fix missing or broken locks as quickly as possible. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman

A recently installed lock is seen on a classroom door at Linwood Elementary School. District officials say they are working to fix missing or broken locks as quickly as possible. Photo by Jim Beckel, The Oklahoman

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