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Our latest press releases, and Oklahoma Education news. Subscribe for our teaching tips and resources for school improvement.

Alpha Plus Heroes: Rogers Elementary School

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Rogers Elementary Assistant Principal Michele Davis asks questions during her team’s initial training with Jan Barrick (an Alpha Plus Facilitator and the CEO) while Mr. Durley, fourth-grade teacher, and other team members delve into the Success with OAS content and Alpha Plus Teacher PD Resources Binder. In coming weeks and months, educators will work together to address learning gaps relative to the Oklahoma Academic Standards.

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Alpha Plus Heroes: Paoli Elementary School

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Paoli Elementary teachers work online and on paper during a recent Data Team Meeting with their Alpha Plus Facilitator (who also takes great pics)! At top are Paoli teachers Ms. Lewis, fourth grade, and Ms. Rice, sixth grade; at bottom are Ms. Nixon, third grade; Mrs. Bryan, special education, and Ms. McKinney, fifth grade. These heroes are using all tools available to grow students’ Success with OAS.

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Alpha Plus Heroes: Butner Public Schools

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A BIG Alpha Plus shout-out to Mrs. Smith of Butner Public Schools. Mrs. Smith uses Alpha Plus books and assessments to make sure that her 3rd grade students are prepared for 4th grade. Thank you, Mrs. Smith for what you do for our students.

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Did You Know?

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In Oklahoma history, many times it is surprising where a person’s dreams can take them. One little boy’s dreams led to a lifetime of public service.

From Chilocco to Yankee Stadium

      As a little boy, Emmett Seeley always had big dreams. He played baseball every day after his chores were finished and his mother gave him permission. Late in life he became a popular coach of Little League teams in Murray County and, in between, he served his country. Emmett Seeley was a little boy who made his dream come true, then returned home to Oklahoma to fuel the dreams of other little boys.

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Alpha Plus Heroes: Creek Elementary School in Muskogee

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Educators at Creek Elementary School in Muskogee use formative results to determine if adjustments in instructional plans are needed. Mrs. Lord, Mrs. Laymon and Mrs. Nolan consider what the data means in terms of teaching pace and intervention in the 100 Days to Mastery model.

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