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.
The Oklahoma Education Association is a strong advocate for effective education policy, and we work to ensure the best opportunities for our students and our members. The State Department of Education is winding down is implementation plan for the Every Student Succeeds Act, and OEA has been involved in every
Katherine Bishop, President Katherine Bishop was elected OEA’s 98th president in 2021 after serving six years as vice president. She is a National Board Certified Teacher in Exceptional Needs. Prior to taking office, she was an instructional coach at Putnam City West High School in west Oklahoma City, where she
OEA staffers Kim Littrell and Heather Cody are switching job responsibilities beginning Jan. 3. Littrell will move into Cody’s position as a member of the Northeast Regional Team and as the teaching and learning specialist for the eastern side of the state. Cody will assume the position of Aspiring Educators coordinator. “Like
The Voice of public education since 1889, the Oklahoma Education Association staff is dedicated to providing the best service to our members. The association has long been known for its research-based professional development, attorneys recognized as top experts in school law, protection on the job and off, and a strong
Voluntary Contributions Elect Friends of Public Education Every decision made for education is made by a politician. Whether it is the governor, the State Legislature or the local school board, elected officials determine how our schools are run. That’s why many Oklahoma Education Association members choose to make voluntary contributions
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
AAA Club Alliance has developed a special, limited-time , offer just for OEA members. If you sign up with AAA by Sept. 30, 2021, you will receive 50% off AAA dues and other perks including a Staples gift card. Existing AAA members can get one free associate membership. There are
Norman Student Wins Best of Show At the May 2019 OEA Delegate Assembly, a New Business Item was passed creating a poster contest for Oklahoma students. NBI #13 read, “I move that the Oklahoma Education Association conduct a student led art submission call, as soon as possible, for original student
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