Oklahoma has sent its ESSA plan to the U.S. Dept. of Education. Referred to as “Oklahoma Edge,” the plan “takes a more student-by-student approach to public education, including a goal of developing an individualized career academic plan for every student by 2025.”
The Oklahoma State Department of Education released its third draft ESSA plan for public review. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister stated, “We are intentionally raising the bar for public education with this plan,” and “we are grateful to the many Oklahomans who already have...
Oklahoma State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister is encouraging local leaders to review and comment on the state’s ESSA plan. She stated, “We are grateful to the many Oklahomans who already have provided meaningful input. It confirms that a diverse and rigorous education is...
The Oklahoma Dept. of Education released its draft ESSA plan for public review and comment. Stakeholders have until June 30 to submit feedback to the department. State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister stated, “Hearing from so many Oklahomans who care deeply about their public...
The Oklahoma Dept. of Education released a proposal for changing the state’s A-F grading system. The new grading system will be “stronger and more reliable” and “fall in line” with ESSA.
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Joy Hofmeister continued her statewide ESSA town hall series. Over 70 community members attended her fifth session on Monday night where Hofmeister assured attendees their “voice matters,” and the Department of Public Instruction is “going to be taking note to...
The Oklahoma Dept. of Education released a draft of the state’s ESSA state plan. The plan will be available for public comment until the December Board of Education meeting.
Led by Oklahoma State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister, the state Dept. of Education will begin a series of town hall meetings to “gather input as the agency creates a comprehensive state plan to bolster academic performance.” The meetings will start October 18th and run into December.
In a web address, Oklahoma State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister invites Oklahomans to get involved in ESSA decision making by completing a survey. “I would like to invite you to be part of a vital process, one that will shape the educational experience and outcomes of...
The Oklahoma Policy Institute published a piece by Kylie Thomas, an intern at the Institute, which discusses the impacts of ESSA on the state. She writes, “Under ESSA, Oklahoma has both more flexibility and more responsibility to develop a school accountability system that accurately assesses...
