Oklahoma's Schools Struggle With Plans, Unsure Of State Funding Cuts

By Ben Felder Staff Writer bfelder@oklahoman.comPrincipal Sherri Verble knows how many new students her school will take on next school year, but she has no idea how many new teachers — if any — she will be able to hire. Deer Creek Intermediate, a fifth- and sixth-grade school in west Edmond, will see its enrollment grow by nearly 100 students next year, an increase of 11 percent. “I need seven or more teachers next year,” said Verble, citing a figure that would handle the student growth and help make up for recent cuts to staff.Read more on NewsOK.com

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