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
With Oklahoma schools moving to distance learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic, OEA has compiled resources to help educators and students in these unprecedented times. The The Bridge is a movement designed to connect educators with families looking for enrichment, ideas, and teacher-created content during the statewide coronavirus shutdown. We have
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-5BcbO4M2M ESP of the Year Award is Open! Click the photo above to get the nomination form. ESPs are represented on the OEA Board and the ESP Committee Education Support Professionals are represented on the OEA Board of Directors by two directors. If they are not elected as a zone
Early Bird Deadline Extended Early Bird registration for the 2022 Organizing Conference has been extended through Feb. 11. Registration for just $35 before the 12. Afterwards, registration will will increase to $50. “Better Together: Organizing through Advocacy” is the theme for this year’s conference, which is scheduled for Feb. 25-26
Community Schools pay huge dividends in suburban Union As school buildings go, Ellen Ochoa Elementary looks like many modern schools being built these days in suburban Oklahoma towns. Lots of natural light filtering into the classrooms. Interesting design lines inside and out. Happy students going about their daily routines. The
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
Robin Bennett, a certified public accountant with more than 30 years of experience in financial and tax reporting, has joined the Oklahoma Education Association as comptroller. Since 2000, Bennett operated her own CPA firm, managing the accounts of 200 clients. Her responsibilities included preparing financial statements and tax returns for
Registration is now open for the OAEA Fall Professional Learning Hybrid Conference. The October 23 event will feature both in-person and virtual options this year at Meinder’s School of Business Kerr-McGee Auditorium on the campus of Oklahoma City University. Attendance is free, but required. Register today. In-person and online sign-in
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
Oklahoma educators say the pandemic is still taking a toll on them and their students, and they need our support, according to an Oklahoma Education Association survey of its members. The health crisis has also created an unsustainable substitute teacher shortage in our public schools. The OEA surveyed its members
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