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School Meal Safety Investigated

In light of several recent deadly outbreaks of E. coli that led to a recall of ground beef from major supermarkets, U.S. Rep. George Miller the chairman of the House Education and Labor Committee, asked the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) earlier this month to investigate the risk of contaminated beef from the commercial market entering the school meal programs. This would be part of an investigation GAO launched at Miller’s request last year into the safety of meat served in school cafeterias.

ECASLA Extended

Representative John Kline and Senator Mike Enzi announced Thursday that they are introducing bipartisan legislation to extend the Ensuring Continued Access to Student Loans Act (ECASLA). This effort, like the original legislation, would maintain stability in the student loan market, providing students and colleges with confidence in the uninterrupted availability of federal student loans in the face of an ongoing global credit crunch. It also would help those schools opting to remain in the student loan program of their choice.

Increased Special Education Funding Denied

Last week, congressional democrats refused to increase funding for special education programs, arguing that Congress has not been diligent in fully funding its portion of expenses under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

Congress Considers Unequal Bullying Bill

Congress is currently considering the Safe Schools Improvement Act of 2009, which would require public schools to define categories in their discipline policies such as “gender identity” and “sexual orientation.”

High School Students Battle ACLU Over Prayer

Is it okay to pray in school? That’s the question many ask every year and now, thanks to a demonstration by 400 students at Pace High School in Florida, we may have an answer.

The student demonstration was the culmination of a six-month battle with the ACLU about prayer during school activities. When the students were told they were banned from praying or saying anything religious at the graduation ceremony, they rebelled in protection of their free speech rights by remaining standing during the ceremony to recite the Lord’s Prayer.

Duncan Public Schools - Vocal Music Teacher - POSITION FILLED

THIS POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED

Duncan Public School has an opening for a Vocal Music Teacher to serve 6 – 8 grades.

Please submit resume and a copy of valid teaching certificate to:

Duncan Public Schools
Attn: Personnel
P.O. Box 1548
Duncan, OK 73534

580-255-0686

EOE

Taloga Public Schools - SECONDARY MATH w/possible coaching and/or asst. principal

Taloga Public Schools has a Secondary Math teacher vacany with the possiblity of coaching and/or asst. principal.

Interested applicants should send resume with references and copies of transcripts, teaching license/certificate, and a letter of application to:
Taloga Public Schools
Attn: Carl Baker, Superintendent
PO Box 158
Taloga, OK 73667

Taloga Public Schools is an EOE.

POE State Officers Elected

POE members voted in May to elect the new state officers for the 2009-10 school year:

STATE PRESIDENT: Esther Bell, North Rock Creek Public Schools

STATE VICE PRESIDENT: Marsha Strunk, Minco Public Schools

STATE TREASURER: Carol Cumbie, Altus Public Schools

STATE SECRETARY: Brenda Asher, Oklahoma City Public Schools

Click HERE for the official press release, which includes photos and additional information about each officer.

Oklahoma teachers choose independence over labor unions

Oklahoma teachers choose independence over labor unions

The trend away from teachers unions continued this spring when teachers in three Oklahoma districts elected nonunion local teacher groups to represent them - a move that locks out the teachers union for three years in each district.