Bartlesville’s Heather Davis hopes her six-week unit on the civil rights movement gives her seventh graders a desire to learn more and make the world a better place. “Overcoming – the Civil Rights Movement in America” teaches her students about this important time in our country through history, literature and
Join us the week of Feb. 21-25 to celebrate #PublicSchoolsWeek! Families, teachers, support professionals, and communities across the country are taking part in this grassroots celebration of public schools. OEA is planning a week of activities to celebrate. #RedForEd at the State Capitol The Oklahoma Parent Legislative Action Committee is
The Oklahoma Education Association legal team and additional OEA staff members have answered some common questions for school employees dealing with the fallout of the coronavirus pandemic. We are adding new questions and answers as they arise, so please check back for current information. About the Statewide Closure When does
Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced. James Baldwin Reading List Coretta Scott King Book Award WinnersEach winter (either January or February), the Coretta Scott King Book Awards are given to outstanding African American authors and illustrators of books for
After a series of unfortunate events, including the death of her husband and the loss of her job, a Tulsa teacher found herself in a difficult financial situation. With three college degrees, she obtained an emergency certification and began teaching sixth grade. But, medical bills, unexpected expenses and a significant
While she will tell you her first year as a teacher wasn’t a rousing success, Bartlesville’s Heather Boyle will tell you it taught her three things: it molded her philosophy of teaching, the need to be a life-long learner and don’t be afraid or ashamed to ask for help. Flash
School Safety is a matter of mental health, bullying prevention and understanding how to recognize and handle violence or potential violence in your schools. You have to know your schools policies above all. This OEA Advocacy handout details the “need to know” information for keeping schools safe. You want to
House and Senate leaders held a press conference today to announce that a budget agreement has been reached, and there are cuts all around. Under the agreement, the State Department of Education will receive a 2.5% cut. Most other state agencies will be cut 4%, though core services such as
Social media has become the go-to source for information and OEA maintains a presence on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and YouTube. Facebook — OEA’s page provides a forum for conversation about current issues, especially breaking news from the legislature. Twitter, @okea, provides commentary on current issues, and live-tweeting from some
The National Education Association’s annual Representative Assembly is another victim of the COVID-19 pandemic. The NEA Board of Directors recently voted to hold the 2020 RA as a virtual meeting. The RA, originally scheduled to take place in Atlanta during the first week of July, is considered the world’s largest
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