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Arne Duncan named Education secretary-designate
December 17, 2008
Chicago’s Arne Duncan named Education secretary-designate
American Students Show Steady Progress in Math, Rank High in International Education Comparison
TIMSS Report Cites Math, Science Performance for Participating Countries
Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence Seeking Nominations for 2009 Outstanding Alternative Education Program
December 16, 2008
OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence, a non-profit organization that recognizes and encourages academic excellence in Oklahoma’s public schools, is seeking nominations for its new Oklahoma Award for Outstanding Achievement in Alternative Education.
The War on Christmas?
By Blake Sonne, POE General Counsel
The Establishment Clause of the First Amendment to the
U.S. Constitution provides: “Congress shall make no law respecting
an establishment of religion.”
Although the proper meaning of these few words has been debated for
over two hundred years, perhaps nowhere else in our society has the
debate concerning the proper relationship between religion and government
been argued than in the realm of our public schools.
Taloga Public Schools seeking superintendent
Taloga Public Schools is seeking a superintendent. The position will become available July 1, 2009, and applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Interested parties should submit:
- Letter of application
- Resume
- Copies of transcripts
- Proof of Oklahoma superintendent/principal license/certification
Submit to:
Ron Brown, Superintendent
Taloga Public Schools
PO Box 158
Taloga, OK 73667
Taloga Public
Schools is an EOE.
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.