Legislative and Political Organizing |
| OEA’s Center for Legislative & Political Organizing |
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Oklahoma City Metro Southwest Northwest Tulsa Metro Northeast Southeast Danielle Durant Joel Robison |
| Every decision for education is a political decision |
When it comes to education, being involved in politics is vital not only for the Oklahoma Education Association, but also for teachers and support professionals. Every decision made for education is a political decision. The Oklahoma Legislature decides salary and benefits for education employees, how many days a teacher will be in the classroom, how many hours a teacher is to spend in the classroom and how much professional development is necessary to keep certification. Local school boards determine working conditions and budget line items, and hires a superintendent that manages the district. |
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OEA is a founding member of The Oklahoma Education Coalition. The coalition is dedicated to leading the effort to create, improve and support quality public education for all students, teachers and staff. OEA Legislative Accomplishments -- what the Association has done for you lately as well as through the years. |
| Voluntary contributions elect friends of 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 to OEA’s nonpartisan Fund for Children and Public Education (OEA FCPE). They know that the political environment is a significant factor affecting their jobs every day. Voluntary OEA FCPE contributions are designed to help elect friends of education to political office. Dues dollars are never used to support political candidates. The Association uses an in-depth process to find candidates who will vote favorably on public education legislation, using members at every step. First-time candidates complete a questionnaire and incumbents’ voting records are examined. Every candidate who participates in the process also sits for an interview with a panel of members. Recommended candidates typically receive financial support for their campaign expenses, but the contribution amount differs depending on the political race and the needs of the candidate. By recommending the candidate, OEA is asking members to consider voting for the candidate. But the OEA FCPE knows that its recommendations are but one source for members to consider before entering the voting booth. |
| Contact your legislators and the governor |
Oklahoma State Legislative Directory - enter your zip code to find your representatives House Appropriations and Budget Committee Governor Brad Henry |
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OEA Microsearch - Online Documents, Contracts & School Laws School Law Book - Oklahoma State Department of Education |
| Recommending Candidates |
When OEA FCPE and the NEA Fund for Children and Public Education recommend candidates for public office -- whether it be a local school board race or the election of the United States President -- candidates are measured by their commitment to:
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