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Obama Accepts State's ESEA Waiver Request

OEA President Linda Hampton attended a White House ceremony at which President Barrack Obama announced acceptance of the state's ESEA waiver request. continue reading...

09-Feb-12 15:22

Robison Leaving OEA to Join SDE

Chief Lobbyist Joel Robison has resigned to become State Supt. Janet Barresi’s chief of staff. continue reading...

09-Dec-11 15:41

Myth vs. Fact -- Child Abuse Reporting

The recent events at Penn State University involving allegations of child abuse and the failure to report the abuse by high level administrators presents an opportune time to remind our members that education employees in Oklahoma have an obligation to promptly report to the Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS) any suspected abuse or neglect of a child under the age of 18. continue reading...

14-Nov-11 14:41

NEA Group Meets with Pres. Obama

NEA President Dennis Van Rokel and a group of 10 NEA members, including Oklahoma's Greg Johnson, were part of a “working meeting” with Pres. Barack Obama on November 1. continue reading...

04-Nov-11 13:32

HealthChoice Prescription Changes To Save Members Money

State and education employees enrolled in HealthChoice are expected to save money on some of their prescriptions next year. Under a new prescription coverage rule, members will have the option of purchasing their maintenance prescription drugs by mail order through Medco or at Walmart, Sam’s or CVS retail outlets, beginning January 1, 2012. continue reading...

27-Oct-11 13:36

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