Learn Anywhere Oklahoma, a digital learning initiative launched by Governor Kevin Stitt in August 2020, is re-opening the window for Pre-K-12th grade schools to claim credits for free digital learning resources to support education efforts and supplemental course needs during the pandemic.

Learn Anywhere Oklahoma has provided flexibility to districts to expand course options.

 Roughly $1.2 million in unclaimed credits are available to all school districts until funds are depleted on a first=come, first=served basis. School districts can claim these credits by visiting www.learnanywhere.org or calling 405-645-7750. 

The virtual curriculum provider Edmentum has also agreed to return early $900,000 in unclaimed program funds for reallocation through the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief (GEER) fund.  

Learn Anywhere Oklahoma partnered with Edmentum to offer a library of learning resources to students and school districts during a year when virtual learning was absolutely crucial, yet still new to many. The program’s budget was $11 million, and thanks to the efficiency of the program administrators, the state will see some of those unused dollars returned.

Since its inception, 265 of Oklahoma’s 547 districts opted into the free virtual courseware program, giving students access to Edmentum’s library of more than 300 courses as well as OnDemand onboarding support and resources for administrators, and teachers. To date, $2,783,510 has been given to public school districts to provide K-12 courses through the virtual instruction program.

“The Learn Anywhere Oklahoma program is a clear win for public schools, regardless of size or pre-established virtual learning plans,” said Jenks Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Stacey Butterfield. “This public-private partnership offers access to quality, diversified courseware for our students at no additional cost to the district to complement our current virtual learning resources.”