Hofmeister applauds Governor’s approval of bills addressing teacher shortage
OKLAHOMA CITY (May 31, 2016) – State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister today praised legislators for passing and Gov. Mary Fallin for signing a…
Education
Oklahoma remains a national leader in pre-k education
OKLAHOMA CITY – Last week, the National Institute for Early Education Research (NIEER) released its annual State of Preschool 2015 report, which ranked Oklahoma fourth in…
Hofmeister calls federal directive on school bathroom use “outrageous overreach”
OKLAHOMA CITY — State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister made commented last week after the U.S. Department of Justice and Department of Education issued a joint…
Supt. Hofmeister applauds House, Senate for reducing teacher evaluation mandates
OKLAHOMA CITY – House leaders today unanimously passed a bill that eliminates the requirement to use student academic growth in Oklahoma’s teacher evaluation system. House…
Coyle student advances to national level with skills competition
STILLWATER, Okla. – State skills contest winners from Meridian Technology Center are getting ready to go from the classroom to the convention hall as they…
Governor recognizes three Guthrie schools for academic achievement
OKLAHOMA CITY — Governor Mary Fallin recognized the teachers, staff, students and parents of 36 schools, including Guthrie Public Schools, for their efforts to improve their…
Meridian Technology Center celebrates success of program completers; Graduation set for May 19
STILLWATER, Okla. – Nearly 265 students from Meridian Technology Center will be recognized for completing their training during the school’s upcoming graduation.
Guthrie schools will need to cut $1.5 million from next year’s budget
Assuming the State of Oklahoma does have any additional budget failures, the Guthrie school district is expected to see a reduction of $1.5 million in…
Superintendent: “Perfect storm” for our district from a financial standpoint
In January, in this column and through district email, I described the financial problems ahead for not only our district but also the state. On…
Did the State adopt common core — again
I am receiving numerous emails regarding the state’s recent action to adopt new English and math standards for common education. The writers are specifically concerned…
Highlighting the value of STEM education and the growth of STEM-related Jobs
In the moments before several hundred middle and high school students tackled challenging projects at this year’s Oklahoma Engineering Fair in February, they gathered for…
Elementary school seeking volunteers for test monitors
Guthrie students will soon be taking their end of the school year core tests and Guthrie Upper Elementary School is seeking volunteers for test monitors.
GHS teacher named Oklahoma Math Teacher of The Year
Monetta Fields, a Guthrie High School math teacher, has been selected as this year’s Mathematical Association of America Oklahoma Teacher of the Year at the…
Oklahoma State Department of Education seeks summer food sponsors for Child Nutrition Program
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma State Department of Education’s Child Nutrition Programs are currently seeking organizations to sponsor this year’s Summer Food Service Program (SFSP),…
Gov. Fallin signs supplemental funding for schools, prisons
OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Mary Fallin today signed two measures that will tap nearly $80 million from the state’s Rainy Day Fund.
New academic standards for English, math adopted for state
OKLAHOMA CITY — New and stronger academic standards for English language arts (ELA) and mathematics will take effect beginning in the 2016-2017 school year for…
Hofmeister applauds House, Senate for respective resolutions approving standards
OKLAHOMA CITY — State Senate and House leaders today amended and passed separate joint resolutions that approve the Oklahoma Academic Standards (OAS) for English Language…
House approves $78M from emergency fund to help schools, prisons
Despite some opposition from Democrat members, the Oklahoma House approved $78 million from the state’s Rainy Day Fund to boost funding for public schools and…
Study: Guthrie one of the smartest cities in Oklahoma
One of the many qualities that people look for in a potential location or company is the intelligence of those around them. This factor can…
Langston University offers reach higher career advancement opportunities for working adults
By: Christina Gray Special to Guthrie News Page Oklahoma City – The Langston University Oklahoma City campus (LU-OKC) participates in the Reach Higher degree completion…