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
Norman librarian wants a book for a child from every walk of life Throughout her career as a school librarian, Amanda Kordeliski has always had a goal that students from all walks of life can visit a Norman Public Schools library and find a book about a character or written
Protecting You And Your Rights As An Education Professional OEA Advocates are trained to help you and your local Association understand your professional rights and the protections available to you. Our goal is to assist you in participating in the decisions that affect your salaries, fringe benefits, and working conditions.
Another school shooting, this one taking the lives of 19 children and two teachers at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas, on May 24, 2022, brings pain and sorrow to the nation. Following is OEA President Katherine Bishop’s statement on the tragedy. “We grieve for the students, staff and families of
OEA OSAT Targeted Support Sessions—free, online sessions designed for candidates seeking traditional, alternative, or emergency certification! Sessions for Elementary (Reading, Math, Constructed Response), Early Childhood, Special Ed Mild/Moderate, and US/OK History/Government/Economics, plus All OSATs Constructed Response! This opportunity is open to members and non-members. OEA/OAEA is also offering two $65 OSAT
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
Oklahoma ESPs rank 50th in earnings report Oklahoma teachers remain 34th nationally in average teacher pay while the state’s per pupil expenditure remains in the bottom six, according to the latest Ranking of the States released by the National Education Association recently. NEA also released for the first time the
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
Community schools aren’t very common in Oklahoma, but they can be found all over the country with a proven track record of transforming low-performing schools. They work by folding in families, the community, and services — all the things kids need to succeed. And they don’t cost taxpayers a penny more.
SB 1647, a voucher bill that could have destroyed rural public education, was defeated on the senate floor late Wednesday night (March 23). Following is OEA President Katherine Bishop’s response to the vote: “The bipartisan defeat of SB 1647 in the Senate was a huge win for Oklahoma’s children.
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