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The SB 658 Temporary Injunction

A temporary injunction blocking sections of SB 658 was made official on Sept. 8, 2021. Read about the nuances of the ruling here.

Live Q&A: #oklaed and the COVID Vaccine

OEA hosted “Live Q&A: #oklaed and the COVID Vaccine” on Jan. 27. OEA members had the chance to ask questions about the vaccine and vaccine registration process directly to Keith Reed, deputy commissioner for the Oklahoma State Department of Health.

Organizing Resources

OEA Member Organizing Meeting

OEA leaders and staff presented an updated on the current state of back-to-school and how members can organize at the local level. This video is for members only. Login is required.

Medical Resources

The Oklahoma Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Oklahoma Academy of Family Physicians released school reopening recommendations July 24, 2020.

Oklahoma Back-to-School Plans

See what school districts across the state are doing in our continuously updated back-to-school database. Sort by geography to see what your neighboring districts are doing. To contribute or update your district info, email cjacobs@okea.org.

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Oklahoma School Safety Protocols

The Oklahoma State Board of Education recommends these protocols for conducting school this year.

Legal Resources

Frequently Legal Asked Questions

OEA General Counsel Richard Wilkinson answers the questions we're hearing from teachers and support professional around the state.

Legal info about COVID-19 testing of school employees

The OEA legal team explains the effects of the governor's July 30 executive order that allows for COVID-19 testing of teachers and support professionals.

OEA Legal Town Hall

OEA General Counsel Richard Wilkinson discusses employment issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic. This video is for members only. Login is required.

News

OEA responds to quarantine press conference

January 12, 2021

OEA survey finds educators are worried about their students, need our support

December 21, 2020

OEA responds to Governor Stitt

December 17, 2020

In-School Quarantine Pilot Seems Dangerous and Irresponsible

December 2, 2020

The governor must take “decisive, bold” actions

November 16, 2020

State Board of Ed refuses to require masks — again

November 12, 2020

OEA joins mask-supporting coalition

November 5, 2020

Relief funds available for lost free and reduced-price meals

September 15, 2020

OEA supports pursuit of AG opinion

September 15, 2020

OEA responds to COVID testing plan progress

August 21, 2020

Legal info about COVID-19 testing of school employees

July 31, 2020

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OEA responds to governor’s PPE spending for schools

OEA disappointed in State Board of Education’s lack of leadership

OEA Joins MASK Coalition

OEA joined a diverse group of organizations calling for a statewide mask rule for in-school learning.

OEA decries governor’s use of school relief funding

OEA, Edvocates and Other Groups Join Together to Discuss What It Will Take to Return to In-Person Teaching and Learning

OEA President: DeVos the one who’s giving up on students

Educators worry about health when school returns

Plans to Reopen Schools Should Include Teacher, ESP Input

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