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

CONGRATULATIONS TO CALUMET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL!

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We are SO PROUD that we couldn’t wait to go through all 2022 state-test data before we say CONGRATULATIONS to CALUMET Elementary School!

According to Oklahoma Watch, at least 90 percent of third-grade students scored proficient in mathematics at CALUMET, which ranks #1 for schools that have enough students for the score NOT to be redacted by the state (noted by * in picture).

Calumet has used Alpha Plus OAS-aligned interim assessments for mathematics since 2019.

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Oklahoma 3rd-Grade Test Scores 2022: Roff Elementary School

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We are SO PROUD that we couldn’t wait until we finish analyzing all the 2022 state-test data to say CONGRATULATIONS to Roff Elementary School! As far as we know, Oklahoma Watch is the only news source that offers a searchable database of last spring’s Oklahoma School Testing Program by school. They are in separate tables by grade level.

When sorted by percentage of students proficient on Oklahoma’s English test at Grade 3, the #1 school is Roff with 82 percent of third-graders proficient in ELA! Roff third-grade last year had almost the same results in MATH – ranking 4th statewide. Wow!

Roff has been an Alpha Plus Partner School for both reading and math curriculum and assessments since 2019. Keep up the great work, Roff Tigers! You are on your way to an A.

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DID YOU KNOW: Oklahoma's Unusual State Symbol

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DID YOU KNOW?
By Jan Barrick, CEO, Alpha Plus.
Featuring a passage about Oklahoma history from the
Success with OAS series.

DID YOU KNOW?

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DID YOU KNOW: The Oklahoma Flag

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DID YOU KNOW?

In Oklahoma history, Louise Fluke used skills honed at the Chicago Art Institute to design a new Oklahoma state flag in 1925. In this selection, we learn why our flag changed and how research fostered a new sense of pride.

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Alpha Plus Heroes: Butner Public Schools

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Today we honor Mrs. Stay, a math teacher at Butner Public Schools, as an Alpha Plus Hero! Mrs. Stay and the educator team at Butner go above and beyond for their students every day. Mrs. Stay uses “Success with OAS” math curriculum to meet her students’ needs.
To learn more, click here:
https://alphaplus.org/educational-systems/success-with-oas/success-with-oas-2

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