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Greetings!
We would like to introduce you to an exciting new prospect for the education of Louisiana's children.
Oklahoma A+ SchoolsŪ (OKA+) is a research-based whole school network with a mission of nurturing creativity in every learner through an arts-integrated school network.
OKA+ has a replicable model that GRFA wants in Louisiana. We have an actionable plan to start a Louisiana A+ network and we hope you will take the time to learn more.
Thank you for your continued support!
| Learning about A+ |
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On June 4, 5 and 6, GRFA hosted information sessions about A+ Schools for the New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Lafayette communities.
At each of the well-attended events, GRFA gained support for the A+ movement in Louisiana. Thank you to everyone that attended!
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| A+ Essentials |
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The Oklahoma A+ Schools network delivers whole school transformation through ongoing professional development by A+ Fellows that focuses on a set of commitments that include daily arts instruction, experiential learning and enriched assessment.
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| A+ Fellows |
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A+ Fellows provide on-site professional development throughout the year and conduct training in summer institutes and conferences in the eight A+ Essentials for member A+ Schools
Imagine them as the dream staff at every position in a K-12 school. In Oklahoma, there are 60 of them that are experts in education, curriculum, visual art, music, dance, and/or arts-integration and they span the entire state.
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| A+ Research and Results |
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OKA+ Schools see significant achievement differences. Every year since it was founded in 2002, OKA+ Schools have outperformed their districts and state averages on standardized tests.
Plus an extensive five year research report shows that A+ Schools have:
Higher Student Achievement
Better Attendance of Students and Teachers
Decreased Discipline Problems
Stronger Parent and Community Involvement
A More Creative and Joyful School Climate
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| Plan to Start Louisiana A+ |
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Louisiana students deserve a more engaged and successful education experience.
After spending over a year learning more about the A+ Arts-Integrated Model by working with Oklahoma A+ Schools, GRFA knows that the time is now to start an A+ System in Louisiana.
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What is Oklahoma A+ Schools? |
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Located on the campus of the University of Central Oklahoma, OKA+ provides schools with ongoing professional development in how to operate in the eight "A+ Essentials."
Spanning the state and growing for nearly 10 years, this network of 70 schools represents every kind of school from early childhood through high school, in urban, suburban and rural Oklahoma.
Learn more here.
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