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
Purpose To promote awareness of OEA’s bipartisanship representation and to encourage conversations for strengthening relationships with Republican legislators in advocating for public education. Membership OEA/NEA membership must be maintained, which may include members of the Oklahoma Retired Educators Association and Aspiring Oklahoma Educators Association. Members must currently be a registered Republican.
School Safety is a matter of mental health, bullying prevention and understanding how to recognize and handle violence or potential violence in your schools. You have to know your schools policies above all. This OEA Advocacy handout details the “need to know” information for keeping schools safe. You want to
Has someone tried to file for unemployment using your name or social security number? OEA advocates and attorneys have recieved several recent reports of OEA members and Oklahoma school districts receiving notice of applications for unemployment benefits that have been fraudulently submitted to the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission (OESC) using
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
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,
OEA Center for Teaching & Learning Bullying Workshops Teaching & Learning workshops allow you to learn about the breadth and depth of bullying in schools, its forms, the people involved, and a comprehensive anti-bullying program you can implement in your school. Contact Heather Cody, Teaching and Learning Specialist, to schedule
NEA Member Benefits has expedited the launch of a new discount program for NEA members with Office Depot/OfficeMax, one of the leading purveyors of school and office supplies. This is in response to NEA members’ expressed needs for computer equipment, peripherals, and associated supplies as many educators are required to
In light of the unprecedented circumstances brought on my the COVID-19 health crisis, the OEA Board of Directors has voted to hold a virtual Delegate Assembly on Saturday, May 9. “We know this is not ideal, shortening the agenda and meeting virtually is a wise move,” said President Alicia Priest.
State Superintendent Joy Hofmeister released a statement today aimed at corralling Oklahoma school districts who have not been adhering to mandated guidelines and procedures for buildings during the COVID-19 pandemic. On March 25, the State Board of Education voted to approve Hofmeister’s proposal that, beginning April 6, “districts will be expected to
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