Join us at the 2023 OEA Organizing Conference: “Time to put in the netWORK: Thriving for their future!” The conference will be held on Friday, February 24 and Saturday, February 25 at the Hilton Garden Inn, Edmond (2833 Conference Drive, Edmond, OK 73034) Registration is $40 until ticket sales end on
FCPE: What level of funding do you believe Oklahoma’s K-12 public schools need, and as State Superintendent, what would you do to advocate for funding? April Grace: “Well, I think we all know that per-pupil funding is not where we need it to be. Right? We’re dramatically lagging behind the
Q. What level of funding do you believe Oklahoma’s K-12 public schools need, and as State Superintendent, what would you do to advocate for funding? John Cox: “Okay. So, actually, four years ago — and this is just based upon what I see in my school and the money that
“Absentee voting is an easy and convenient way to exercise your right to vote. Any registered voter in Oklahoma may vote by absentee ballot. It is not necessary to give a reason for voting absentee.” Oklahoma State Election Board State Makes Absentee Voting Easier The June 30 primaries are fast
Interim Study: Community Schools This study, run by Rep. Tammy West, was an in-depth look on the potential impact of Community Schools in Oklahoma. Community Schools are public schools that integrate existing community resources through community partnerships into the school campus for families. Many resources that exist outside of schools
Summary of OEA Awards The OEA Awards Program honors the people who support and promote public education. The awards, which are subject to the approval of the OEA Board of Directors, are presented during the annual OEA Delegate Assembly in April. Although the awards are classified as annual awards, the
President Katherine Bishopkbishop@okea.org Vice President Cari Elledgecelledge@okea.org NEA Director Zach Grimm The Education Association of Moore grimmspanish@gmail.com Okla. City Metro Zone A Kamber ClarkThe Education Association of Mooreclarkkamber@yahoo.com Tulsa Metro Zone B Courtney BaldwinTulsa CTAcourtneyoeaboard@gmail.com Okla. City Metro Zone C Chelsea FooEdmond ACTcecfoo60@gmail.com OKC Metro Zone D Tami HartsookChoctaw-Nicoma Parkthartsook@att.net
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
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
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