Gov. Fallin proposes rainy day fund withdrawal for schools and prisons
OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Mary Fallin today proposed using the state’s savings account, the Rainy Day Fund, to partially offset last week’s deepened budget cuts…
Education
Superintendent: GPS is a safer school district than it was in 2012
Recently, we have experienced some threats to student safety. Unfortunately, this is not uncommon throughout the United States and I wanted to provide some understanding…
Hofmeister asks Gov. Fallin, lawmakers for supplemental funds amid education funding cuts
OKLAHOMA CITY – In the wake of yesterday’s declaration of a second General Revenue failure since December 2015, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister…
Hofmeister calls further education funding cuts ‘brutal, heartbreaking’
OKLAHOMA CITY — State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister made the following comments today regarding the state of Oklahoma’s deepening budget cuts.
Guthrie student earns Otha Grimes Memorial Scholarship at MTC
STILLWATER, Okla. – The Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education recently awarded 10 students from Meridian Technology Center the Otha Grimes Memorial Scholarship.
Education in Oklahoma getting a $19.1M sigh of relief?
The Tulsa World is reporting a revolving fund for schools was recently discovered and the anticipated $19 million reduction isn’t likely to occur after all….
Autoquip to host vocational students from Guthrie High School
Autoquip will host students from Guthrie High school vocational program on Feb. 23 as part of their community involvement program. Autoquip has partnered with GHS to…
Voters say YES for City’s Capital Improvement Plan; Watts elected to stay on BOE
Voters said yes to a $19 million investment for the City of Guthrie. With the approval, the City will begin investing into streets, a ladder…
State Board of Education removes restrictions on nearly $30 million; GPS plans remain in place
The State Board of Education today removed restrictions on funds for the current school year originally allotted to four specific programs, granting local school districts…
State Board of Education approves academic standards for ELA, math, with next stop being state Legislature
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma State Board of Education today unanimously approved the final draft of new state academic standards for English language arts (ELA) and…
Parents and college bound students learn about financial aid at GHS; one more meeting set
Representatives from Oklahoma State University spoke thoroughly to parents and educators while answering questions concerning financial aid for students.
Meridian Technology Center Automotive Technology Program receives national accreditation
STILLWATER, Oklahoma – The Automotive Technology program at Meridian Technology Center has received re-accreditation by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) and The National…
Guthrie Schools announce December’s Support and Certified Employee’s of the Month
Guthrie Public Schools recognized their December Support and Certified Employee’s of the month at Monday evening’s Board of Education meeting.
Statewide public school enrollment continues to increase in 2015
The number of students enrolled in Oklahoma public schools increased by more than 4,000 in 2015, continuing an annual upward trend.
State education: FAQs on the $46.7 million budget cut to preK-12 education
On Dec. 23, 2015, the Oklahoma Secretary of Finance declared a General Revenue failure and instructed all state agencies to reduce specific appropriation accounts by…
Supt. Hofmeister comments on Oklahoma’s performance in ‘Quality Counts’ report
OKLAHOMA CITY (Jan. 7, 2016) — Oklahoma ranked 46th in the nation with a grade of “D+” in an annual national report released today that measures states…
State Board of Education makes required 3% budget cut to preK-12 in wake of revenue failure
OKLAHOMA CITY — In the wake of a revenue failure affecting all of Oklahoma state government, the State Board of Education on Thursday approved a required…
Gov. Mary Fallin: Keeping Oklahoma’s momentum moving forward
The New Year has arrived, which means many Oklahomans have made resolutions and personal goals for themselves for 2016. Include me among them. I’m working…
State Superintendent reacts to $46.7 million reduction in funding
OKLAHOMA CITY — State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister says Oklahoma educators will do what needs to be done to protect classroom instruction. The comment…
Gov. Fallin re-appoints Rick Davis to Board of Regents for Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges
OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Mary Fallin announced she has re-appointed Rick Davis to the Board of Regents for Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical Colleges. He has served…