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2,000 Oklahoma high school students may not receive diplomas Published: Mon, May 28, 2012 The class of 2012 is the first group of Oklahoma high school seniors that have to pass a round of state exams before receiving their high school diplomas. As graduation season winds down, about 2,000 students still haven't passed those tests. Read More
At a glance: Oklahoma testing appeals schools Published: Fri, May 25, 2012 Oklahoma students not meeting state testing requirements but who are accepted to certain universities will automatically win their appeals, according to a rule approved Thursday by the state Board of Education. Read More
New NCLB law will impede education excellence Published: Fri, May 11, 2012 “New standards help shore up education deficiencies” (Our Views, May 3) rightly linked state policy decisions and educational progress. But federal policy decisions matter, too. A U.S. House of Representatives committee recently passed legislation to reauthorize the controversial No Child Left Behind Act. But... Read More
Oklahoma students show little improvement in science test Published: Fri, May 11, 2012 Oklahoma had an average score of 148 in 2011. That number is an improvement over the 2009 score of 146. However, it is still below the national average score of 151. Read More
Oklahoma students show little improvement in science test Published: Fri, May 11, 2012 Oklahoma had an average score of 148 in 2011. That number is an improvement over the 2009 score of 146. However, it is still below the national average score of 151. Read More
Thwarting reform does nothing to benefit Oklahoma students Published: Tue, May 8, 2012 Oklahoma took one step forward and one backward last week. Moving forward, Gov. Mary Fallin approved rules implementing an A-F grading system for schools. Falling back, a state House committee disapproved those same agency rules to thwart reform. Until this year, schools were given an Academic Performance Index... Read More
Oklahoma City School Board discusses charter school contracts Published: Tue, May 8, 2012 The Oklahoma City School Board voted to allow Northeast Academy for Health Sciences and Engineering to become an enterprise school. The board also listened to requests from several charter schools to change their contracts, and it denied an application to create Meridian Academy Elementary School. Read More
New standards help shore up education deficiencies Published: Thu, May 3, 2012 THE importance of education has been highlighted once again through a federal effort to increase the number of immigrant visas. Among other things, the bipartisan Startup Act would increase the number of visas provided to highly skilled foreigners, especially those who studied math and science at U.S. universities.... Read More
Gov. Mary Fallin signs rules implementing A-F grading system for public schools Published: Thu, May 3, 2012 An Oklahoma legislative committee started the process to disapprove the rules. Both the House of Representatives and the Senate would have to disapprove a measure to scuttle the A-F grading system rules. Read More
Subaru drives into top automaker spot as Honda slips Published: Mon, Apr 9, 2012 Riding a wave of impressive redesigned models in the last few years, Subaru has earned the top score in Consumer Reports' automaker report cards for 2012 for the first time. Subaru's score of 75, two points higher than last year, reflects better test scores for such redesigned models as the Impreza, Legacy and... Read More
Barry J. Sanders to Stanford official Updated: Sat, Jan 7, 2012 The Heritage Hall running back announced his commitment to Stanford during the fourth quarter of the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in San Antonio. Sanders made the decision to commit to Stanford before Saturday, as The Oklahoman first reported Thursday. “I get a chance to play with the greatest student athletes in... Read More
18 states named finalists for education grants Updated: Tue, Jul 27, 2010 ATLANTA (AP) — Eighteen states and the District of Columbia have been named finalists in the second round of the federal "Race to the Top" school reform grant competition, giving them a chance to win a share of $3 billion. Deparment officials provided The Associated Press with a list of the finalists ahead of a... Read More
Students, educators examine importance of testing Published: Thu, May 8, 2008 April Zamora Western Heights Junior Today, high school students are aiming high and reaching for meaningful careers. Good grades are one key to reaching their goals, but how students’ skills are measured may be in question. Every school in Oklahoma gives some type of standardized test.... Read More
District must 'stay the course' Updated: Mon, Jun 19, 2006 As I prepare to turn over the reins of the Oklahoma City Public Schools district to a new superintendent, it's important to me that I take the time to congratulate and thank all the Oklahoma City community leaders and voters who had a vision called MAPS for Kids in November 2001. Everyone should be commended for... Read More
ACE legislation good for business Updated: Sat, Jun 10, 2006 Achieving Classroom Excellence (ACE) is landmark legislation which will guarantee that our high school graduates have basic skills of literacy and math. These skills are critical for success in college and life. At the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce, we constantly hear from our members, and companies... Read More
Garrett to meet with tribal leaders Updated: Sun, May 28, 2006 State schools Superintendent Sandy Garrett plans to meet with tribal leaders later this summer to discuss results of a recent national report and seek ways to improve test scores among American Indian students. "I think there are some opportunities for Native Americans here, and tribal leaders should be very... Read More
State gets average grade on science tests Updated: Fri, May 26, 2006 Oklahoma science scores for fourth- and eighth-graders did not change significantly from 2000, but the state remains on par with the national average, according to a national report released Wednesday. National Report Card on Science In the Nation's Report Card on Science, released by the National Center for... Read More
State science scores average, report says Updated: Thu, May 25, 2006 Oklahoma science scores for fourth and eighth graders in 2005 remain on par with the national average, according to a national report released Wednesday. In the Nation's Report Card on Science, released by the National Center for Education Statistics in Washington. D.C., fourth grade scores improved... Read More
Charter school gets accreditation Updated: Sun, May 21, 2006 Oklahoma City charter school Dove Science Academy has been accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement To be accredited by the organization, schools must meet certain standards, undergo professional evaluation and develop a school improvement plan, according to... Read More
Student Exchange Program Updated: Thu, May 18, 2006 Host families are needed in Oklahoma City and surrounding areas for a student exchange program. The students, which are being placed through Educational and Cultural Interactions Inc., are looking for homes which will introduce them to the richness of the American culture, education and way of life. Students... Read More
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