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Former teacher recalls planning, federal push and community transition to Freedom school
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A former teacher described monthly planning meetings, federal funding efforts led by local leaders, student and parent walkthroughs before opening, and the custodial staff's role in keeping the new school welcoming.
A former teacher recalled how federal funding, months of planning and community walkthroughs led to the opening of Freedom, a consolidated school serving military families near Fort Sill.
The teacher said then-superintendent Barry Beacham met with Rep. Tom Cole and Sen. Inhofe and began seeking federal funds to replace aging schools that served military children. A congressional committee visited installations to assess school conditions, and the project was one of several prioritized; the speaker said the installation ended up "number 3 on the…
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