PRATT CREATIVE

Jul 23

"The release claimed American Virtual Academy is working on getting approved for Oklahoma’s Parental Choice Tax Credit program—a voucher-like system which gives families state tax dollars to send their kids to private schools. https://kfor.com/news/local/charter-school-run-by-group-walters-partnered...Read more

"The release claimed American Virtual Academy is working on getting approved for Oklahoma’s Parental Choice Tax Credit program—a voucher-like system which gives families state tax dollars to send their kids to private schools. https://kfor.com/news/local/charter-school-run-by-group-walters-partnered-osde-with-faces-shutdown-in-arizona-over-failing-grades/

Jul 23

"Two smaller publishers didn’t bid on social studies materials this year, either. Teachers Curriculum Institute and Gibbs Smith Education each had textbooks approved in the last cycle but opted out this year.  "Elizabeth Wallace, publisher and president of Gibbs Smith Education, said their Oklahoma...Read more

"Two smaller publishers didn’t bid on social studies materials this year, either. Teachers Curriculum Institute and Gibbs Smith Education each had textbooks approved in the last cycle but opted out this year.  "Elizabeth Wallace, publisher and president of Gibbs Smith Education, said their Oklahoma history textbook wouldn’t have met all of Oklahoma’s standards on its own and she didn’t want to risk rejection by the committee.  “That’s a huge gamble for a small publisher,” Wallace said.  https://oklahomawatch.org/2025/07/22/textbook-publishers-reveal-how-they-incorporated-controversial-new-standards/

Jul 23

Southeastern Oklahoma economic development news! From my friends at OK Energy Today: "What: Launch event for Oklahoma Broadband Office/Pine Telephone Company high-speed internet expansion projects When: 11:30 a.m., Friday, July 25 Where: Field immediately east of Grant RV Park, 1435 N. 4220 Road, ...Read more

Southeastern Oklahoma economic development news! From my friends at OK Energy Today: "What: Launch event for Oklahoma Broadband Office/Pine Telephone Company high-speed internet expansion projects When: 11:30 a.m., Friday, July 25 Where: Field immediately east of Grant RV Park, 1435 N. 4220 Road, Grant, OK" https://www.okenergytoday.com/2025/07/more-broadband-to-come-on-line-in-southeast-oklahoma/

Jul 17

"The superintendent also believes the school is underserving the Blanchard/Newcastle/Bridge Creek area because of the distance it takes for students to drive to Wayne." “If we have a new campus in McClain County and let’s say it takes 700 students up there – that opens up 700 spots at our Wayne camp...Read more

"The superintendent also believes the school is underserving the Blanchard/Newcastle/Bridge Creek area because of the distance it takes for students to drive to Wayne." “If we have a new campus in McClain County and let’s say it takes 700 students up there – that opens up 700 spots at our Wayne campus. https://www.paulsvalleydailydemocrat.com/news/local_news/second-matc-campus-on-millage-radar/article_4485a044-f9af-43b8-ad84-66af472c1d2c.html

Jul 16

"We're not gonna make any presumptions of who did what, but I think it's important that we as a board know what went on. It's important that the Epic School Board know. It's important that the public know what's going on with their tax dollars," OCSB Chairman Brian Shellem said. Statewide Charter ...Read more

"We're not gonna make any presumptions of who did what, but I think it's important that we as a board know what went on. It's important that the Epic School Board know. It's important that the public know what's going on with their tax dollars," OCSB Chairman Brian Shellem said. Statewide Charter School Board auditor Skyler Lunsia told the board Epic leadership brought forth financial concerns in May of this year, including the possibility of a negative fund balance. https://ktul.com/news/local/oklahoma-charter-school-board-votes-for-investigative-audit-of-epic-charter-schools-brian-shellum