Interim Study: Community Schools This study, run by Rep. Tammy West, was an in-depth look on the potential impact of Community Schools in Oklahoma. Community Schools are public schools that integrate existing community resources through community partnerships into the school campus for families. Many resources that exist outside of schools
President Katherine Bishopkbishop@okea.org Vice President Cari Elledgecelledge@okea.org NEA Director Zach Grimm The Education Association of Moore grimmspanish@gmail.com Okla. City Metro Zone A Kamber ClarkThe Education Association of Mooreclarkkamber@yahoo.com Tulsa Metro Zone B Courtney BaldwinTulsa CTAcourtneyoeaboard@gmail.com Okla. City Metro Zone C Chelsea FooEdmond ACTcecfoo60@gmail.com OKC Metro Zone D Tami HartsookChoctaw-Nicoma Parkthartsook@att.net
As OEA members prepare to vote in the association’s 2021 elections in late March, candidates for the various seats are allowed to submit a photo and a 75-word statement. In addition, we have interviewed the candidates for the state offices of president, vice president and NEA Director, and those videos
The COVID-19 pandemic created a very challenging, frightening time for our country. Even as thousands of people were dying from the virus, Oklahoma students faced opposition from state leaders who dismissed the urgency of the situation.As a prime example, the legislature passed and the governor signed SB 658 into law
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
Share Your Talents On An OEA Committee New committee assignments will made this summer, so tell us where you would like to serve. Complete this form and return it to the OEA by May 31, 2023. For more information, contact Maureen Peters at mpeters@okea.org. Standing Committee members and charges 2022-23
No matter who you ask, Oklahomans in almost every demographic are clearly opposed to tax dollars going to private schools. A majority of rural, suburban and urban parents; men and women, as well as Republicans, Democrats and Independents, are a hard no on vouchers. The poll results were released by
Governor Stitt held a press conference on Tuesday announcing his executive order allowing state employees to substitute in schools across Oklahoma, pending a background check. OEA President Katherine Bishop responds “The teacher pipeline and sub shortages were issues before the pandemic, and COVID has exacerbated these problems. Hopefully state employees
A temporary injunction blocking sections of SB 658 was made official on Sept. 8. Nothing changed in the details of what we reported last week, but there are some nuances to the ruling and the current law that are causing some confusion. What does the temporary injunction mean for school
Did you know that that your OEA membership provides you with ways to shop online, save money, and even make money while doing your regular online shopping? Participate in this informative session to learn about the resources which you have access to and how to incorporate them into your online
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