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Could the state’s evaluation system for ranking the performance of public schools be improved? That was the topic of an interim study held Monday in the Senate Education Committee, requested by former educator, Sen. Jo Anna Dossett. Many of the presenters touched on the inclusion of chronic absenteeism as one of the factors determining a school’s A-F grade.
Read moreThree Seminole State College employees were honored at the 56th annual Oklahoma Association of Community Colleges Conference held on Oct. 6 at Tulsa Community College. During the event, Nursing Program Director Crystal Bray was named SSC Faculty Member of the Year, NASNTI Director Kay Wallace was named Professional Staff Member of the Year and Lead Custodian Christie McKee was named Classified Staff Member of the Year.
Read moreThe Seminole High School Cross Country team showcased their dedication to community service last week as they volunteered at the Regional Food Bank in Oklahoma City.
Read moreThe Oklahoma State School Boards Association is hosting five virtual information sessions for Oklahomans interested in serving on a local school board.
Read moreThe October release from the Oklahoma Tax Commission (OTC) shows the City of Seminole, which has a 0.04 percent sales tax, saw a drop in tax revenue for the month of October compared to last month. The release showed this revenue was higher compared to October last year.
Read moreStrother Schools Teacher Spotlights for August starts with their newest teachers in the Elementary School. Dr. Vallery Feltman (above left) teaches 5th grade ELA and Social Studies. It is Dr. Feltman’s 30th year in education. She graduated from Oklahoma State University. Her favorite color is orange and her favorite book is A Time to Kill and anything John Grisham. Mrs. Julie Garner (center) teaches 4th grade and it is her 9th year in education. She graduated from East Central University, her favorite color is purple, and her favorite book is anything by Nicholas Sparks. Mrs. Lexus Morgan (right) teaches 4th grade as well and it is her 1st year in education. She recently graduated from East Central University. Her favorite color is orange, her favorite book is Killers of the Flower Moon.
Read moreWith indulgent holidays such as Halloween and Thanksgiving quickly approaching, Delta Dental of Oklahoma and its Foundation want to remind educators of the free educational resources available to Oklahoma classrooms. The two educational programs, Captain Supertooth and MouthScience, are interactive, engaging and allow students to better understand the importance of maintaining good oral hygiene.
Read moreOklahoma Humanities (OH) has partnered with the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to combat hate and hate-motivated violence through their new initiative, “United We Stand: Connecting Through Culture.”
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