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Fifth-grade teacher fellowships available
Colonial Williamsburg fellowships available to fifth-grade teachers
CONTACT: Brenda Wheelock
Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence
(405) 236-0006; bwheelock@ofe.org
OKLAHOMA CITY — Applications are now available for Oklahoma fifth-grade teachers interested in receiving a fellowship to attend the 2009 Colonial Williamsburg Teacher Institute June 9 through 16 in the restored capital city of 18th-century Virginia.
Oklahoma Teacher of the Year Named
Oklahoma Teacher of the Year Named
September 16, 2008
Oklahoma City teacher Heather Sparks was named the 2008-09 Oklahoma Teacher of the Year today at a ceremony held at the Oklahoma State Fair. Sparks, an eighth grade algebra and pre-algebra teacher at Oklahoma City's Taft Middle School, was selected for the position from among more than 150 local Teachers of the Year and 12 finalists from across the state.
NCLB growth models approved
NCLB Growth Models Approved
U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings in June announced approval of two high-quality growth models, which follow the bright-line principles of No Child Left Behind. Michigan is immediately approved to use the growth model for the 2007-2008 school year. Missouri's growth model is approved on the condition that the state adopt a uniform minimum group size for all subgroups, including students with disabilities and limited English proficient students, in Adequate Yearly Progress determinations for the 2007-2008 school year.
Federal judge upholds teacher's free speech rights
Federal judge upholds teacher’s free speech rights
A federal judge on Friday, September 5, ruled that Bradley Johnson, a San Diego high school teacher, has a free speech right to display patriotic banners in his classroom with messages including “God Bless America,” “In God We Trust,” and “One Nation Under God.”
Bestselling author Ron Clark to speak at OFE forum
Bestselling Author Ron Clark to Speak at OFE Forum
The Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence will be hosting its 20th annual Fall Forum for Local Education Foundations on Oct. 23 at the University of Oklahoma in Norman. Nationally renowned educator and bestselling author Ron Clark will be the keynote speaker. For details and registration information, visit our foundation web site at http://www.ofe.org/lef/fallforum.htm.
$258,000 up for grabs for Oklahoma teachers & students
$258,000 Up for Grabs for Okla. Teachers & Students
Taloga Public Schools Seeking High School Coach
Taloga Public Schools has a teaching vacancy for a High School Coach.
Coaching duties will be High School Girls softball and basketball and High School Boys basketball.
Teaching assigment will be PE and another area to be negotiated.
Interested applicants must be willing to obtain proper school bus driving credentials.
Send letter of application, copies of transcript, teaching license, and references to:
Ron Brown, Superintendent
Taloga Public Schools
PO Box 158
Taloga, OK 73667
Winning With Asthma
Oklahoma Lt. Gov. Jari Askins launched the Winning With Asthma statewide campaign Monday, September 8. The campaign kicked off at Nathan Hale High School’s East Side Stadium in Tulsa.
Winning with Asthma is an online program that trains coaches, physical education teachers and others in asthma management.
Founded in Utah and Minnesota, the “Winning with Asthma” program was created so coaches could learn about asthma, how it affects an athlete’s ability to compete, and how they could help athletes manage their symptoms while playing their best.
College Access and Affordability Legislation Signed Into Law
College Access and Affordability Legislation Signed Into Law
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Howard P. “Buck” McKeon (R-CA), the senior Republican on the U.S. House Education and Labor Committee, today heralded enactment of the Higher Education Opportunity Act, the first comprehensive renewal of federal higher education programs in a decade. The bill was given final approval by the U.S. Congress on July 31 and was signed into law August 14 by President George W. Bush.