Deal OKs funds for charter schools

Charter school advocates and their legislative allies are vowing to push a constitutional amendment this winter to essentially reverse the ruling.

Association Executive Director Tony Roberts said Thursday’s order will not affect two state-approved charter schools that were approved by their local school boards since the court decision, new charter schools that decided not to open this fall and several virtual charter schools, which conduct classes online.

The following schools will receive additional state funding under Deal’s order

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Oklahoma Calvert Academy introduces Tuition-Free Virtual Cyber School

Oklahoma Calvert Academy follows an instructional model that provides individualized learning plans that are primarily geared towards meeting each and every student’s individual needs. By conducting classes online, it offers parents a choice of paying more attention to their children’s education and also helps them recognize their talent and strengths.

The academy has a one-year program that comes with free enrollment in. The specially designed Calvert curriculum has the best blend of innovative and traditional modes of study. These classes that are focused on education at the elementary school are conducted by qualified and trained teachers who harness the power of various training tools and techniques to provide instructional oversight.

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Owasso Students Enrolling In ‘Virtual’ High School

OWASSO, OKLAHOMA — Dozens of students in Owasso are taking advantage of the World Wide Web to get their education.

The district is in its second year of offering a virtual high school where students take classes online.

“Right now I’m working on a vocabulary assignment for my chemistry class,” said Emily Locker, a student.

Emily is taking four classes this semester. She’s one of 63 Owasso students enrolled in the district’s virtual high school.

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