Few education careers cover as many miles and experiences as the 46 years Bill Guy spent teaching, supporting, prodding and uplifting students, teachers, support professionals, administrators and members of the association. Bill, organizing specialist for the Oklahoma City Metro region, retired earlier this month after his second stint at the
The Oklahoma Education Association legal team and additional OEA staff members have answered some common questions for school employees dealing with the fallout of the coronavirus pandemic. We are adding new questions and answers as they arise, so please check back for current information. About the Statewide Closure When does
Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced. James Baldwin Reading List Coretta Scott King Book Award WinnersEach winter (either January or February), the Coretta Scott King Book Awards are given to outstanding African American authors and illustrators of books for
A quick glance at Jennifer Thomas’s daily schedule and one might think she never leaves school. Whether she’s performing her job, working for her local association or volunteering as a parent, Mustang Public Schools is benefitting from her service. Jennifer recently received the OEA’s Education Support Professional Award for her
After a series of unfortunate events, including the death of her husband and the loss of her job, a Tulsa teacher found herself in a difficult financial situation. With three college degrees, she obtained an emergency certification and began teaching sixth grade. But, medical bills, unexpected expenses and a significant
While she will tell you her first year as a teacher wasn’t a rousing success, Bartlesville’s Heather Boyle will tell you it taught her three things: it molded her philosophy of teaching, the need to be a life-long learner and don’t be afraid or ashamed to ask for help. Flash
From facilitating candidate forums to fighting for common sense education reforms, Voices Organized in Civic Engagement (VOICE) is a nonprofit dedicated to the betterment of the community as a whole. In honor for its continuing work to improve the lives of all citizens, VOICE has been chosen the winner of
Social media has become the go-to source for information and OEA maintains a presence on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and YouTube. Facebook — OEA’s page provides a forum for conversation about current issues, especially breaking news from the legislature. Twitter, @okea, provides commentary on current issues, and live-tweeting from some
The National Education Association’s annual Representative Assembly is another victim of the COVID-19 pandemic. The NEA Board of Directors recently voted to hold the 2020 RA as a virtual meeting. The RA, originally scheduled to take place in Atlanta during the first week of July, is considered the world’s largest
Communicating with our members is a top priority and the OEA has a variety of methods to help keep members informed on issues that affect classrooms, teachers, support professionals and students. The Education Focus The award-winning OEA Education Focus is the official magazine of the Oklahoma Education Association. Published quarterly,
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