Schools search for ‘lost students’ during distance learning

View this email in your browser COVID-19 IN OKLAHOMA Have ideas for other stories you'd like to see in The Frontier or want to give us feedback? Please email us. Your financial support for our investigative journalism is now tax deductible. To become a Friend of The Frontier, click here. This newsletter is edited by Brianna Bailey. Contact her at brianna@readfrontier.com. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.  Schools search for ‘lost students’ during distance learning While schools have made contact with most students during a shift to distance learning, thousands have been unreachable and are at risk of not having contact with a school for at least the next five months until buildings reopen.    Governor considering stimulus funds for private schools On Friday, Gov. Kevin Stitt said he may spend his education funds on the Oklahoma Equal Opportunity Education Scholarship Act, which gives tax credits to individuals and corporations donating towards tuition for private school students.  Coronavirus cases spread in nursing homes as facilities face ‘absolute devastation’ About one in three COVID-related deaths in Oklahoma have been connected to a long-term care facility, according to the state health department. Police shooting of three Hugo children during pursuit ruled justified The shooting wounded the driver, who was suspected in a pizza store robbery, and three small children who were in the vehicle's backseat at the time. One child had a bullet lodged in her brain. Tracking the spread of the virus There were 2,465 confirmed cases as of April 17. At least 136 people have died. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher.  Help us report on COVID-19 in Oklahoma Share your tips and stories with us. Copyright © 2019 The Frontier, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you signed up to receive our weekly newsletter. Our mailing address is: The Frontier 302 Reconciliation Way Tulsa, OK, 74120 Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list

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