Supt. Simpson: “Why Oklahoma ranks 50th in education”
HELP, WE ARE 50th IN EDUCATION AND MY THIRD GRADER CAN’T READ! It appears our state legislature is drawing closer to the end of this…
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Supt. Simpson: Neighborhood schools outweighing former grade center model
Early in the summer, while spending some quality time with friends. I heard a nugget of wisdom one of my friends gleaned from his grandfather….
Supt. Simpson: Construction update on new Cotteral Elementary
Most of my time in education has been spent at the high school level or as a districtwide administrator. During that time. I’ve learned that…
Supt. Simpson: The fine print of student transfers into GPS
In the Spring of 2021, the state legislature passed and Governor Stitt signed S.B. 783 into law for Oklahoma. It was known as the Education…
Chamber Vibes: Superintendent Dr. Mike Simpson
In this episode of the Chamber Vibes Podcast, Guthrie Chamber CEO Brittany Timmons visits with Guthrie Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Mike Simpson about the school…
Superintendent: “Are we having school tomorrow?”
Below is an excerpt from a column I wrote almost ten years ago: “Are we having school tomorrow?” I can still remember asking my parents…
Superintendent: Construction of Cotteral Elementary set to begin this spring
It is almost impossible for me to think that we are six weeks into this school year. Maybe the warmer than normal temperatures are contributing…
Superintendent: Guthrie Public Schools is committed to the safety of students, staff
I seldom write a column after school ends but recent events call for an exception. On Tuesday, a horrific event happened that gives parents, grandparents,…
Supt: “We have seen a sharp increase of behavioral issues this year”
It is hard to believe we are near the end of the 2021-22 school year. I continue to be amazed at the resilience our students,…
Supt. Simpson: An update on school vouchers
We are now over a month into the latest session of our state legislature. It started with the Governor setting his agenda as he delivered…
Supt. Simpson: “Where do we start?”
To say that the past 22 months have been a blur would be a huge understatement. When I attempt to communicate with our community about…
Superintendent: GPS enrollment has recovered from COVID
This column is overdue but I was intentional about waiting for the October 1st student counts. That is the magic date when every school district…