Beyond The Bell

We hope you will join us for an ongoing conversation about innovations happening in education across Oklahoma. The Beyond The Bell discussion series is presented by Every Kid Counts Oklahoma. By partnering with and empowering teachers, parents, business and community leaders, EKCO works to ensure that every student receives a quality education. Learn more about EKCO at everykidcountsok.org.

WATCH: Beyond The Bell, Episode 12 (Oct. 22, 2022): Oklahoma's CareerTech

News 9 Oklahoma’s CareerTech connects students and businesses with training for rewarding careers. Learn about Oklahoma’s educational crown jewel during this week's Beyond the Bell. Brought to you by Every Kid Counts Oklahoma (EKCO).

WATCH: Beyond The Bell, Episode 11 (Oct. 15, 2022): Energy Education In Oklahoma

News On 6 In this edition of Beyond the Bell, we explore how energy education plays a vital role in the future of the state’s economic development while simultaneously creating new opportunities for youth to explore their interests in the energy industry.

WATCH: Beyond The Bell, Episode 10 (September 24, 2022): Teaching Learning Differences

News On 6 Join Scott Mitchell and Ryan Welton as we explore the challenges of serving students with learning differences.

WATCH: Beyond The Bell, Episode 9 (Sept. 10, 2022): Project-Based Learning In Oklahoma

News 9 In this edition of ‘Beyond the Bell,’ sponsored by Every Kid Counts Oklahoma, we explore why 77 percent of Oklahoma jobs will require more than a high school diploma in the future. Join us to learn how project-based learning, which emphasizes learning through doing, is among the solutions educators are trying to solve this fast-approaching problem.

WATCH: Beyond The Bell, Episode 8 (August 27, 2022): Innovative Agriculture Education

News 9 Farming has long played an important role in Oklahoma’s cultural and economic landscape.

WATCH: Beyond The Bell, Episode 7 (August 13, 2022): VR & AR In Oklahoma Education

News On 6 We're 'Back To School' Saturday morning discussing the importance of innovative technology in the classroom and workforce.

WATCH: Beyond The Bell, Episode 6 (May 21, 2022) Innovations In Charter Schools Across Oklahoma

News 9 There are 32 charter schools in Oklahoma serving nearly 60,000 students. In this week's Beyond The Bell (Episode 6), brought to you by Every Kid Counts Oklahoma, Scott Mitchell and Ryan Welton talk to three leaders working to innovate at three very different charter schools.

WATCH: Beyond The Bell, Episode 5 (May 7, 2022): Innovations Across Oklahoma In Private Education

News On 6 In previous episodes we’ve been discussing innovation in public schools, but innovation is happening in private schools as well. In this episode of 'Beyond The Bell,' we’ll learn about schools focused on students with special needs to those focused on STEM or integration of religious studies into the school year.

WATCH: Beyond The Bell, Episode 4 (April 23, 2022): Teacher Recruitment, Retention Challenges In Oklahoma

News On 6 News 9, News On 6 political analyst Scott Mitchell and Griffin Communications' director of digital content Ryan Welton host a panel of Oklahoma educators to discuss teacher recruitment and retention challenges in Oklahoma. Brought to you by Every Kid Counts Oklahoma.

WATCH: Beyond The Bell, Episode 3 (April 9, 2022): Innovations In Aviation Education

News On 6 Continuing our discussion of aviation education in Oklahoma, Scott Mitchell leads a panel discussion with Griffin Communications' director of digital content Ryan Welton.

WATCH: Beyond The Bell, Episode 2 (March 26, 2022): Aviation Education In Oklahoma

News On 6 Join us for Episode 2 of what will be an ongoing conversation about innovations happening in education across Oklahoma.

WATCH: Beyond The Bell, Episode 1 (March 12, 2022): Transportation Innovations In Education

News On 6 Join us for Episode 1 of what will be an ongoing conversation about innovations happening in education across Oklahoma.

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