Thank you for taking part in OEA’s democratic process and for letting your voice be heard. As you prepare for the 2024 elections, please review the candidate videos, statements and information below. Online voting is open from March 18 and closes on March 29. Click HERE to vote. You have
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
The COVID-19 pandemic created a very challenging, frightening time for our country. Even as thousands of people were dying from the virus, Oklahoma students faced opposition from state leaders who dismissed the urgency of the situation.As a prime example, the legislature passed and the governor signed SB 658 into law
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
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
No matter who you ask, Oklahomans in almost every demographic are clearly opposed to tax dollars going to private schools. A majority of rural, suburban and urban parents; men and women, as well as Republicans, Democrats and Independents, are a hard no on vouchers. The poll results were released by
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
SB 683 Allows Support Professionals to Join The Teachers’ Retirement System Upon Hiring The Oklahoma Legislature this session passed SB 683, which opened up the Teachers’ Retirement System to education support professionals immediately upon their hiring by a public school district. Until now, those employees had to work for the
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
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