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
Communicating with our members is a top priority and the OEA has a variety of methods to help keep members informed on issues that affect classrooms, teachers, support professionals and students. The Education Focus The award-winning OEA Education Focus is the official magazine of the Oklahoma Education Association. Published quarterly,
NEA Member Benefits has expedited the launch of a new discount program for NEA members with Office Depot/OfficeMax, one of the leading purveyors of school and office supplies. This is in response to NEA members’ expressed needs for computer equipment, peripherals, and associated supplies as many educators are required to
OEA Center for Teaching & Learning Bullying Workshops Teaching & Learning workshops allow you to learn about the breadth and depth of bullying in schools, its forms, the people involved, and a comprehensive anti-bullying program you can implement in your school. Contact Heather Cody, Teaching and Learning Specialist, to schedule
In light of the unprecedented circumstances brought on my the COVID-19 health crisis, the OEA Board of Directors has voted to hold a virtual Delegate Assembly on Saturday, May 9. “We know this is not ideal, shortening the agenda and meeting virtually is a wise move,” said President Alicia Priest.
Join today, don’t pay dues until September From April 1 to August 31, first-time active members receive free membership by completing an early enrollment form. The new members receive access to a number of benefits for agreeing to become a dues-paying, active member in September. Early enrollees receive the $1
State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister released a statement today aimed at corralling Oklahoma school districts who have not been adhering to mandated guidelines and procedures for buildings during the COVID-19 pandemic. On March 25, the State Board of Education voted to approve Hofmeister’s proposal that, beginning April 6, “districts will be expected to
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