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.
DEAR Oklahoma is a time for everyone to enjoy a good book together while school is out. Read whatever you want, wherever you are! Big books, little books, lots of words, no words — pick the book that’s just right for you. On this page, you’ll find photos, videos and posts
True Stories of #PublicEdProud By Jessica JerniganOEA member and Director of School and Community Engagementat Bixby Public SchoolsAs published in the Tulsa World, Feb. 25, 2022. What makes us #PublicSchoolProud? These anecdotes are a mere glimpse into a true and deeper story with a name and a face, a student
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
Join Edmond ACT in person for a morning of classroom tricks and classroom management ideas. Kim Littrell, OEA Teaching and Learning Specialist, will encourage and motivate new educators as they continue to work with students in a COVID world. Sign Up Here! The event is free, but for Edmond ACT
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
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
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
Q&A with Ivy Riggs Ivy Riggs, OEA’s associate executive director for the Center of Legislative and Political Organizing, recently sat down with us to talk about the upcoming legislative session, which begins February 7. Education Focus – Last year, we experienced one of the worst legislative sessions for public education.
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