The greatest degree of local control remains a parent's ability to choose one school over another. Choice basically means options, and in the state of Oklahoma we have five options that allow families to attend their school of choice. They include charter schools, virtual charter schools, homeschools, and scholarship opportunities to attend private schools.
The Oklahoma State Department of Education announced today that the independent study to determine if student tests scores had been compromised by the two days of disruption this past spring is complete.
The HumRRO Statistical Investigation of Oklahoma Disruptions indicated that students appeared to do as well on the test as students not involved in the disruption. Based on the result of this study, State Superintendent Janet Barresi determined the state will retain all scores of impacted students who scored proficient or advanced.
State Superintendent Janet Barresi issued the following statement today regarding the passing of former State Rep. Odilia Dank.
"I am greatly saddened to hear of the passing of Odilia Dank. Rep. Dank was a trusted advocate for education reform during her time as a 28-year veteran educator and then during her 12 years as an Oklahoma legislator.
Former Sapulpa High School Principal Dr. Jenyfer Glisson to Lead Program
The Oklahoma State Department of Education announced today the appointment of Dr. Jenyfer Glisson of Sapulpa to direct the newly implemented Teacher and Leader Effectiveness evaluation program passed by the legislature in 2010.
Oklahoma Academic Standards serve as expectations for what students should know and be able to do by the end of the school year and are written by Oklahomans for Oklahoma.
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