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Emergency Meeting State Board of Education

We are calling an emergency meeting of the State Board of Education at 4 p.m. today to discuss and take possible action on mandatory closure of all Oklahoma public schools or any other measures necessary due to the coronavirus/COVID-19.

State Supt. Joy Hofmeister

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Emergency Meeting of State Board of Education

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State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister has called an emergency meeting of the State Board of Education today to authorize the closure of all Oklahoma schools beginning March 17 and lasting until April 6.

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister has called an emergency meeting of the State Board of Education for 4 p.m. today to authorize the closing...Click here to read more.

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Alpha Plus: OSSBA COVID-19 Info

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Here's an update from the OSSBA regarding teacher pay during closure.

"Members,

I wanted to provide you important, additional information regarding teacher pay during the statewide school closure.

Since our earlier email, we've learned Oklahoma law contains a provision regarding pay for administrators and teachers applicable during an epidemic. Click here to view the statute. Here is the applicable language, which can be found in section H:  Click here to read the entire notice.

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FREE Educational Websites

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You can go to www.LearnInColor.com for all sorts of free learning. Thanks for sharing this, Whitebead School District!

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How to Talk to Your Kids About Coronavirus

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How to Talk to Your Kids About Coronavirus, By Deborah Farmer Kris

"Earlier this week, I overheard my kids engaged in a round of “I heard” and “Did you know?” while they were getting ready for bed.

“I heard that Margaret’s dad has it,” said my six-year-old.

“Did you know that it’s the worst sickness ever?” added my eight-year-old.

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