The State Board of Education and Epic Charter Schools board each welcomed new members during respective meetings this week.
Also this week, Tulsa Public Schools called for vaccine prioritization for school employees amid criticism from Gov. Kevin Stitt over the districts decision to remain in distance learning.
Catch up on the week’s Oklahoma education news with this collection of headlines from reporters around the state.
Impromptu interview with Epic Charter Schools co-founder Ben Harris
Epic Charter Schools co-founder Ben Harris isn’t known for talking extensively to the media. So, when NonDoc editor-in-chief Tres Savage ran into him on Monday evening while trying to access a board meeting, he turned on his recording device and asked him a few questions.
Read and listen to this interview, where Harris answers questions surrounding recent issues facing Oklahoma’s largest — and most controversial — school district.
