Putting Education First The Oklahoma Education Association has long been considered the voice of education in Oklahoma. Founded Oct. 19, 1889, as the Oklahoma Teachers Association, the group held its first meeting on Christmas Day of that year at the Guthrie First Methodist Church. The OEA has a rich heritage
Through Access Development, OEA members can find discounts at 75,000 locations in restaurants, hotels, retail stores, and auto shops. You’ll find savings at both national chains and nearby neighborhood favorites including such recognizable names as Gap, Holiday Inn, NY & Co., Gold’s Gym, Big 5 Sport, Tire Kingdom, Budget, Bass,
In the fight to protect and support public education, who is on the other side? There is very well funded, ambitious movement to harm public education in our country. In an effort to help our members understand who some of these groups are, New Business Item 11 at the 2019
Summary of OEA Awards The OEA Awards Program honors the people who support and promote public education. The awards, which are subject to the approval of the OEA Board of Directors, are presented during the annual OEA Delegate Assembly in April. Although the awards are classified as annual awards, the
Monica Royer has joined the Communications Center of the Oklahoma Education Association. She comes to OEA after teaching five years at Edmond Santa Fe High School where she taught English III and English IV classes. She also served as the yearbook advisor for 3 years teaching students journalistic writing, graphic
On this page you will find a collection of classroom resources for all ages to support Black History Month curriculum in the state of Oklahoma. Black History in Oklahoma Still Have a DreamAlmost 50 years since she became the first black female mayor in U.S. history, Taft’s Lelia Foley-Davis is
Congratulations to OEA member and Union PS Teacher, Rebecka Peterson, on being named the 2023 National Teacher of the Year! Rebecka has taught high school math classes ranging from intermediate algebra to Advanced Placement calculus, for 11 years at Union High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Amid a difficult first year
Congratulations to Traci Manuel on being named Oklahoma’s 2023 Teacher of the year! Manuel teaches 10th grade advanced English II at Booker T. Washington High School in Tulsa. Manuel’s TOY campaign statement was, “On my road to becoming a teacher, I have taken the road that Robert Frost discussed in
Thank you for taking part in OEA’s democratic process and for letting your voice be heard. As you prepare for the 2024 elections, please review the candidate videos, statements and information below. Online voting is open from March 18 and closes on March 29. Click HERE to vote. You have
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
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