Additional education briefs



Additional education notes

Aug. 31, 2008

Oklahoma Educational Technology Trust grant recipients

▪ Richard Kane Elementary School, Bartlesville

▪ Bradley Elementary School, Drumright

▪ Cornelsen Elementary School, Fairview

▪ Central Elementary School, Idabel

▪ Jones Elementary School

▪ Laverne High School

▪ Newcastle Elementary School

▪ Nicoma Park Elementary School

▪ Norman North High School

▪ Western Village Academy, Oklahoma City

▪ Osage Hills School

▪ Stone Ridge Elementary School, Piedmont

▪ Overholser Elementary School, Putnam City

▪ Springer Public Schools

▪ Turner Elementary School

▪ Tuttle Intermediate School

▪ Warner High School

▪ Whitebead School

A map of grant recipients from all years follows the education notes.

Two contests open to students

▪ The Oklahoma George Washington Essay Contest will accept essays exclusively from Oklahoma students through the Sept. 17 deadline. The essay topic is: How did George Washington shape the presidency and the nation? The four top students will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington’s hometown of Mount Vernon, Va. Contact Jan McClaren for more information at jmcclaren@.

▪ The nation’s largest youth volunteer awards program is accepting submissions for youth volunteer recognitions. The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards will honor more than 25,000 people in grades five through 12 who volunteer in their communities. This year’s deadline is Oct. 31.  Applications will be available through middle and high schools, Girl Scout councils, and county 4-H offices beginning Sept. 4. Students can also visit munity/spirit for application information.

Virtual learning program expands

▪ Advanced Academics, Inc. has partnered with four more school districts for this school year. The Oklahoma-based company has partnered with the Indiahoma, Pittsburg, Drummond and Freedom districts to participate in their Oklahoma Virtual High School program. The program is free to high school residents of participating districts. To learn more visit .

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