Educators can agree that this occupation is the work of the heart. It is equally rewarding and a heavy burden to carry. Those that have strong support tend to stay the longest. But what about those who are working to become educators? They do not have classroom neighbors yet. They
Local teacher inspires in the classroom and on the pageant stage With the name Sunny Day, it is easy to assume that this is not the average teacher. In her five years in the classroom, Day has been a fifth grade English and social studies teacher, sixth grade English teacher,
OEA’s 2022 Organizing Conference theme of “Better Together: Organizing Through Advocacy” carries a double meaning. Not only does it emphasize the importance of collective action, but indicates the return of the conference as an in-person event. The conference is set for Feb. 25-26 at the Embassy Suites in Northwest Oklahoma
Join us at the 2024 OEA Organizing Conference: “commUNITY is Power” The conference will be held on Friday, February 23 and Saturday, February 24 at the Embassy Suites, OKC (3233 Northwest Expressway, OKC, OK 73112) Member registration is $40. Non-member registration is $50. (Non-members must be employees of a public
On Monday, the State Superintendent of Public Instruction shared dangerous and inflammatory material about OEA at the OSDE Board Meeting. Below is OEA’s response: Oklahoma educators are exhausted from the constant barrage of attacks from the State Superintendent of Public Instruction. He is supposed to be the leader of public
Join us at the 2023 OEA Organizing Conference: “Time to put in the netWORK: Thriving for their future!” The conference will be held on Friday, February 24 and Saturday, February 25 at the Hilton Garden Inn, Edmond (2833 Conference Drive, Edmond, OK 73034) Registration is $40 until ticket sales end on
FCPE: What level of funding do you believe Oklahoma’s K-12 public schools need, and as State Superintendent, what would you do to advocate for funding? April Grace: “Well, I think we all know that per-pupil funding is not where we need it to be. Right? We’re dramatically lagging behind the
FCPE: What level of funding do you believe Oklahoma’s K-12 public schools need, and as State Superintendent, what would you do to advocate for funding? William Crozier: “I’ve worked with kids for some time. My project would be to reduce the costs of administrators and administration. Also, keep our money
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
“Absentee voting is an easy and convenient way to exercise your right to vote. Any registered voter in Oklahoma may vote by absentee ballot. It is not necessary to give a reason for voting absentee.” Oklahoma State Election Board State Makes Absentee Voting Easier The June 30 primaries are fast
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