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May 24, 2013
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Moore tornado tally: More than 12,000 homes damaged or destroyed

Firefighters have completed their search for survivors and are now responding to injury calls, the Moore fire chief said.

Hugs and tears: Plaza Towers students come back to school
OU, OSU, Tulsa band together for T-shirt, will provide proceeds to disaster relief and recovery
State House passes emergency aid bill for tornado response
Plaza Towers teacher's aide recounts twister
Red Cross volunteer keeps relief workers well-supplied
How to help those affected by the Moore tornado
VIDEO: Going back home
SLIDESHOW: Clean-up continues in the aftermath of the Moore tornado
SLIDESHOW: Aerial photos show Moore tornado's destructive path

 
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Oklahoma City Thunder's Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook voted to All-NBA teams

The third team had former Thunder and current Houston Rockets star, James Harden.

 
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Memorial Day weekend travel expected to rise, AAA-Oklahoma says

The recent surge in gasoline prices in Oklahoma could curb Memorial Day travel somewhat, but many state residents still are expected to plan trips for the holiday, a new report says.

 
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Readers Forum: Keith Ballard: Common Core would boost academic rigor

School is more than learning your ABCs and how to solve quadratic equations. We know that learning how to think critically, work cooperatively, and solve problems creatively are among the most important skills children need to be good citizens, contributing members of society, and productive workers in a competitive global economy.

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We have two pair of Paul McCartney tickets to give away. Want 'em?

Here’s your (two) chance(s) to win one of two pairs of tickets to see Paul McCartney perform May 30 at the BOK Center.

 
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Education


An education rally about budget cuts at Edison Preparatory School on April 26, 2012. JAMES GIBBARD/Tulsa World

Your website for in-depth reporting and analysis on issues, trends and events affecting Oklahoma's public and private education systems.

Here are some of the latest reports

An Examination of the Oklahoma State Department of Education’s
A-F Report Card: Commissioned by OSSBA and CCOSA

2013 Mid Year State Aid allocation

Oklahoma School test scores: If you can't find your school on the right side of this page, visit the State Board of Education website to search all Oklahoma schools.

How to read the A-F report card

A-F Report Cards quick reference guide for parents

A-F Report Card guide from the Oklahoma State Department of Education

”Raise the Grade Together” resource guide for school districts

School demographics: Some Tulsa-area school districts are seeing larger and slightly more diverse student populations as people move into the suburbs. Collinsville and Bixby showed the largest percentage growth.


School administration perks: A review of auto allowances and use of district-owned vehicles for Tulsa-area school administrators shows that they can be expensive, taxpayer-funded perks in some cases.

A-F school grade system: View a map of the school districts that have joined the coalition criticizing new A-F school grading system. / View the names of each school involved.

Contact the education reporters

Staff Writer Kim Archer covers suburban schools.
kim.archer@tulsaworld.com
918-581-8315
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Staff Writer Andrea Eger covers Tulsa Public Schools.
andrea.eger@tulsaworld.com
918-581-8470
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HEADLINES
Class act: Collinsville teacher gets support from school during health crisis

Class act: Collinsville teacher gets support from school during health crisis   5/24/2013

Terry Coburn's third-grade class had to say goodbye to their teacher for the second time this year.
Hugs and tears: Plaza Towers students come back to school

Hugs and tears: Plaza Towers students come back to school   5/23/2013

Moore Public Schools sites that were spared by the storm reopened for a few hours Thursday morning so teachers and students could say their farewells and Eastlake Elementary served as host to Plaza Towers' educators and patrons.
School reinforcement could be key to saving lives, engineer says

School reinforcement could be key to saving lives, engineer says   5/23/2013

Storm shelters in schools may be as rare as they are in any other public buildings, but experts in emergency preparedness and construction engineering say more can be done to protect vulnerable schoolchildren.

Storm-safety measures at Broken Arrow, Jenks schools restricted by cost

Aftermath Notebook: Senate passes relief bill from 'rainy day' fund

Storm-safety measures at Broken Arrow, Jenks schools restricted by cost   5/23/2013

Neither Broken Arrow or Jenks schools have underground shelters for students in the event of a tornado, but both districts have taken measures to keep children as safe as possible.
Longtime superintendents for Jenks, Union schools to step down June 30

Longtime superintendents for Jenks, Union schools to step down June 30   5/22/2013

Jenks Public Schools Superintendent Kirby Lehman and Union Public Schools Superintendent Cathy Burden - two of the state's most outspoken voices for public education - are counting down the last days in their posts.

TPS has disaster plans in place   5/22/2013

Tornado drills are a routine part of school life in Oklahoma, but local officials say all of the preparation in the world could never be enough when the worst of the worst happens.
Tulsa student overcomes obstacles to graduate high school

Tulsa student overcomes obstacles to graduate high school   5/20/2013

Graduation is something to be celebrated, but this soon-to-be Hale High School grad is too concerned about making a better future for himself to savor the occasion.

Colleges court foreign students for financial, cultural reasons   5/20/2013

When Yuka Ito came to the United States to study, she bypassed colleges in large, internationally known cities in favor of northeast Oklahoma.

Jenks schools scrutinized by state education department over "field test" opt-outs   5/19/2013

The Oklahoma State Department of Education is investigating Jenks Public Schools apparently to see if its parent-led movement to opt students out of 'field tests' was instigated or encouraged by district employees, the Tulsa World has learned.

CONTINUING COVERAGE: Read more in-depth reporting on education in Oklahoma.

Sunday: Jenks schools investigated after parents opt out of testing   5/18/2013

Although state education officials declined to release specifics, it appears the investigation targets an opt-out movement among parents of Jenks Middle School students during last month’s testing period.
For Lanier fifth-graders, the end is just the beginning

For Lanier fifth-graders, the end is just the beginning   5/17/2013

It's called a fifth-grade promotion, but the ceremony Thursday for Lanier Elementary School's fifth-graders had all the earmarks of a graduation.
KIPP Tulsa's inaugural class graduating from high school; most heading to college

KIPP Tulsa's inaugural class graduating from high school; most heading to college   5/17/2013

KIPP Tulsa College Preparatory's motto is 'climbing the mountain to college,' and its inaugural class of fifth-graders are doing just that.
Revisions of A-F school grading formula pass Oklahoma House

Revisions of A-F school grading formula pass Oklahoma House   5/17/2013

'We have had a very, very, extremely bumpy road,' said Rep. Lee Denney, R-Cushing, the author of House Bill 1658. 'I've heard the same complaints all of you have.'
Broken Arrow student graduates with class despite profound disabilities

Broken Arrow student graduates with class despite profound disabilities   5/17/2013

Nobody really knows what 18-year-old Mary Washer understands about walking across the dais at the Mabee Center to receive her high school diploma.
Tulsa students say what they want in local parks

Tulsa students say what they want in local parks   5/16/2013

Desiree Aguilar knows what kids want in their city parks - Wi-Fi.
Monte Cassino youngsters hold coin drive for disorder affecting classmates

Monte Cassino youngsters hold coin drive for disorder affecting classmates   5/16/2013

Students from Monte Cassino's early childhood learning center and elementary school took turns emptying bags and jars full of pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters into a counting machine Wednesday at the private Catholic school.

Tulsa Tech, St. Gregory's University partnership expands options for students   5/16/2013

An agreement between Tulsa Technology Center and St. Gregory's University will soon allow Tulsa Tech's applied science students to transfer credits toward an associate's or bachelor's degree.

House panel backs opening School of Math and Science to paying nonresident students   5/16/2013

Students from other states and countries would be accepted at the Oklahoma School of Science and Math under legislation advanced through a House committee Wednesday.
Tulsans approve Tulsa Public Schools' $38 million high-tech bond issue

Tulsans approve Tulsa Public Schools' $38 million high-tech bond issue   5/15/2013

Voters in the Tulsa Public Schools district overwhelmingly approved a $38 million bond issue Tuesday that will provide teachers with modern instructional technology and students with up-to-date computers.
Oklahoma school districts could opt out of state mandates under bill sent to governor

Oklahoma school districts could opt out of state mandates under bill sent to governor   5/15/2013

All public school districts would have the same ability as charter schools to opt out of state mandates under legislation sent to the governor Tuesday by the House of Representatives.
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A-F SCHOOL GRADES
View the grade information sheet on each district in the Tulsa metro.

Tulsa
Bartlesville
Berryhill
Bixby
Broken Arrow
Catoosa
Claremore
Collinsville
Glenpool
Jenks
Liberty
Owasso
Sand Springs
Sapulpa
Skiatook
Sperry
Union

The state school board voted Oct. 25 to release the A-F school grades.

View the grade information sheets on each school in districts in the Tulsa metro.

Tulsa
Bartlesville
Berryhill
Bixby
Broken Arrow
Catoosa
Claremore
Collinsville
Glenpool
Jenks
Liberty
Owasso
Sand Springs
Sapulpa
Skiatook
Sperry
Union

Oklahoma School test scores: If you can't find your school, visit the State Board of Education website to search all Oklahoma schools.

How to read the A-F report card

A-F overview from of Maridyth McBee, assistant state superintendent of accountability and assessments.

A-F Report Cards quick reference guide for parents

A-F Report Card guide from the Oklahoma State Department of Education

”Raise the Grade Together” resource guide for school districts
SCHOOL FUNDING
Education funding down $198 million
Oklahoma school districts are struggling to cope with sharp cuts in state spending for education. Meanwhile, the governor and state legislators are working on plans to cut taxes. Read complete coverage of the issue.
SALARY DATABASE
Search a Tulsa World database of public school staff salaries for school year 2011-2012.

Top 5 districts by average teacher base salary
1. Tannehill, Pittsburg County: $43,152.57
2. Straight, Texas County: $42,610.76
3. Chouteau-Mazie, Mayes County: $42,379.17
4. Cleora, Delaware County: $42,337.42
5. Thomas-Fay-Custer Unified, Custer County: $42,173.51

See the median and average teacher base salary for all Oklahoma school districts. (Excel document).
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