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May 19, 2013
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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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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.
Voters approve Tulsa Public Schools technology bond issue

Voters approve Tulsa Public Schools technology bond issue   5/14/2013

The vote was 8,960 to 4,332 with 141 of 149 precincts reporting by 8:30 p.m.

TPS "Smart and Secure Schools" bond vote is today   5/14/2013

The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday so voters can consider a $38 million bond proposal that would improve technology and safety in Tulsa Public Schools.
Local students, artists team up to create art for charity auction

Local students, artists team up to create art for charity auction   5/13/2013

Like many 14-year-old girls, Jessica Quillman loves horses, even though she's never ridden one.
5 Oklahoma teachers to receive 2013 Medal for Excellence

5 Oklahoma teachers to receive 2013 Medal for Excellence   5/12/2013

Experience has taught local educators Jill Steeley and John Waldron that getting to know students is the first step to effective teaching.

TPS hoping to increase computers in classrooms   5/12/2013

Tulsa Public Schools is asking voters to approve a $38 million bond proposal on Tuesday to help the district catch up to the technology already available in nearly every suburban school district.
Tulsa Community College, Tulsa-area high schools collaborate for students to EXCELerate their college years

Tulsa Community College, Tulsa-area high schools collaborate for students to EXCELerate their college years   5/10/2013

Walking across the stage at East Central High School's graduation ceremony this month won't be like crossing the finish line for Jennifer Hickling, Stephanie Thao and Marisol Trejo.
University of Oklahoma regents approve designs for library renovation

University of Oklahoma regents approve designs for library renovation   5/10/2013

Planned renovations to the University of Oklahoma's Bizzell Memorial Library are beginning to take shape.
Oklahoma House Democrats want test firm's contract terminated, suit filed

Oklahoma House Democrats want test firm's contract terminated, suit filed   5/9/2013

State House Democratic leaders filed a resolution Wednesday to terminate the state's testing contract with CTB/McGraw-Hill and sue the company for 'egregious errors and delays.'
House Democrats want to end testing contract, sue CTB/McGraw-Hill

House Democrats want to end testing contract, sue CTB/McGraw-Hill   5/8/2013

How students perform on state-mandated standardized tests affects their ability to earn a high school diploma, the evaluations of their teachers and how their schools are graded under the new A-F school-grading system.

Standardized testing problems affect 9,100 Oklahoma students   5/8/2013

Oklahoma State Department of Education officials now acknowledge that 9,100 students across the state had standardized tests disrupted by the testing vendor's computer problems last week - more than triple the initial estimates.
Two Tulsa students named Presidential Scholars

Two Tulsa students named Presidential Scholars   5/8/2013

Oklahoma's only two U.S. Presidential Scholars this year are from Tulsa.
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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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