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Norman North football preps for playoffs

nitajo sumitted ago via http://kfor.com (Views: 75, Clicks: 19)
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The Norman North football team is prepping for what may be the biggest game in some of these young players’ lives. Students, faculty and many all around Norman are rallying for the team as the Timberwolves prepare for their first ever appearance in the state playoffs. Students are excited beyond belief.

0 comments | Tags: norman north high school football parental involvement community involvement holly nevels | Topic: Secondary BAD >_<

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Education officials accused of using slush fund for conference

nitajo sumitted ago via http://kfor.com (Views: 73, Clicks: 4)
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Just months after the former state schools superintendent was accused of using secret bank accounts to fund hotel stays and lavish parties, similar allegations are launched once again. The state auditor is accusing state education officials of spending slush fund money to pay for a summer conference held last year by current state schools Superintendent Janet Barresi.

1 comments | Tags: oklahoma state department of education slush fund gary jones audit joel robison | Topic: Events BAD >_<

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Oklahoma: Grades are out, how did your school do?

Buldog sumitted ago via http://kfor.com (Views: 153, Clicks: 38)
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The Oklahoma State Department of Education released unprecedented A-F school report cards Thursday, giving all schools in the state a grade of A, B, C, D or F, similar to grades given to students. More than 90 percent of schools across the state received a grade of C or higher, with nearly 50 percent of those receiving a B.

2 comments | Tags: oklahoma state department of education a-f grades school superintendents janet barresi | Topic: Education Policy BAD >_<

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Superintendents speak on A-F school grading concerns

nitajo sumitted ago via http://kfor.com (Views: 91, Clicks: 4)
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The State Board of Education voted Monday to postpone the release of school report cards. Last Thursday dozens of superintendents from across Oklahoma spoke out saying they were not happy about the grades.

0 comments | Tags: oklahoma state department of education a-f grades school superintendents janet barresi | Topic: Education Policy BAD >_<

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A-F school report bill authors weigh in on new formula

Newman sumitted ago via http://kfor.com (Views: 86, Clicks: 6)
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School administrators across the state have been upset over the formula used to calculate A-F report cards for schools. As a result, the system is being tweaked and those grades are set to be released later this month. The formula controversy is about setting a benchmark to judge a student’s growth. The old formula didn’t count the bottom 25 percent of students who had modest or negative growth.

1 comments | Tags: school superintendents a-f grades oklahoma state department of education janet barresi joe siano | Topic: Education Policy BAD >_<

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Board of Ed. postpones school grade release

Newman sumitted ago via http://kfor.com (Views: 81, Clicks: 3)
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The State Board of Education has voted to postpone the release of the school report cards scheduled to be announced Monday afternoon.

1 comments | Tags: a-f grading system oklahoma state board of education janet barresi | Topic: Education Policy BAD >_<

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Sen. wants “parent trigger” law for Okla. schools

nitajo sumitted ago via http://kfor.com (Views: 88, Clicks: 5)
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Parents in control of their child’s school. An Oklahoma State Senator is proposing a so-called “Parent Trigger” law.

1 comments | Tags: oklahoma won't back down teacher unions parent trigger law | Topic: Education Policy BAD >_<

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Schools to get report cards like students

nitajo sumitted ago via http://kfor.com (Views: 66, Clicks: 4)
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Oklahoma schools will soon be getting a report card for the first time, much like the one students receive with a grade ranging from A to F.

0 comments | Tags: oklahoma state department of education a-f grades school superintendents joe siano | Topic: Education Policy BAD >_<

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Great State: Immersion School

Newman sumitted ago via http://kfor.com (Views: 138, Clicks: 12)
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Learning numbers and letters. Kids from all over the world get that in kindergarten and first grade. At a new school in Norman two unique classes in these grades are learning those lessons in the French language. “It’s perfect timing,” says 1st grade teacher Claire Allison.

0 comments | Tags: reagan elementary school norman oklahoma joe siano janet gorton | Topic: Early Childhood BAD >_<

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High school graduation requirements causing concern

nitajo sumitted ago via http://kfor.com (Views: 124, Clicks: 6)
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Some lawmakers, educators, parents, and students are upset over reforms in our state’s public education system and stated their feelings at the State Capitol Wednesday.

3 comments | Tags: oklahoma city achieving classroom excellence high graduation requirements end of instruction exams | Topic: Secondary BAD >_<

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Oklahomans rally for education

Buldog sumitted ago via http://kfor.com (Views: 67, Clicks: 5)
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The “Stand Up for Public Education” rally was held to encourage Oklahomans to invest more time and energy to help public schools succeed.

0 comments | Tags: linda hampton oklahoma stand up for public education oklahoma education association | Topic: Teaching Jobs BAD >_<

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Norman parents upset district put kids at risk during tornado

MrGreen sumitted ago via http://kfor.com (Views: 117, Clicks: 5)
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The tornado that touched down Friday night in Norman led to some terrifying moments for several middle school students. A handful of the district’s school buses continued delivering kids even as the tornado remained on the ground.

2 comments | Tags: norman public schools joe siano norman oklahoma tornado safety procedures | Topic: Events BAD >_<

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Teen recovers after school science explosion

nitajo sumitted ago via http://www.kfor.com (Views: 98, Clicks: 10)
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Eighth grader Ashley Cherry has burns on her face, neck and hands after a school scientific demonstration went wrong at Kerr Middle School. "We were watching and she put the chemicals in and it exploded and hit me. I remember seeing the fire and I went on the ground and my friends were putting me out."

0 comments | Tags: mid-del school district midwest city oklahoma science kerr middle school science experiment | Topic: Secondary BAD >_<

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OK school creates smartphone app for students, parents

nitajo sumitted ago via http://norman.kfor.com (Views: 112, Clicks: 12)
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Need to know the score of the high school game? Or how about what they're serving in the school cafeteria? Well in Norman public schools, there's now an app for that!

1 comments | Tags: norman public schools joe siano smartphone app iphones school communication | Topic: Online Learning BAD >_<

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Budget cuts lead to larger class sizes

nitajo sumitted ago via http://www.kfor.com (Views: 173, Clicks: 31)
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Talk about a complicated math problem. More students and less money to spend. Norman and many districts across the state are dealing with crowded classrooms right now.

1 comments | Tags: norman oklahoma budget cuts joe siano cleveland elementary class sizes | Topic: Other BAD >_<

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