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The week in coveducation: Oklahoma schools to see $650 million in COVID relief

The week in coveducation: Oklahoma schools to see $650 million in COVID relief
The week in coveducation: Oklahoma schools to see $650 million in COVID relief



Happy New Year, readers!

There’s a lot to look out for as we begin 2021, including school board elections for numerous districts and how schools in the state will continue to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic.

As we try to forget 2020 and prepare for the onslaught of 2021, make sure you’re caught up on the news affecting Oklahoma schools with a few recent education headlines from reporters around the state.

Governor’s staff discussed a plan to reopen schools based on mask mandate

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has called for all schools to reopen for in-person learning for the spring semester. Meanwhile, Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister wants a mask mandate in all school facilities.

The Frontier’s Ben Felder reported that, earlier this month, staff for each worked on a CONTINUE READING: The week in coveducation: Oklahoma schools to see $650 million in COVID relief