Putting Education First The Oklahoma Education Association has long been considered the voice of education in Oklahoma. Founded Oct. 19, 1889, as the Oklahoma Teachers Association, the group held its first meeting on Christmas Day of that year at the Guthrie First Methodist Church. The OEA has a rich heritage
Through Access Development, OEA members can find discounts at 75,000 locations in restaurants, hotels, retail stores, and auto shops. You’ll find savings at both national chains and nearby neighborhood favorites including such recognizable names as Gap, Holiday Inn, NY & Co., Gold’s Gym, Big 5 Sport, Tire Kingdom, Budget, Bass,
In the fight to protect and support public education, who is on the other side? There is very well funded, ambitious movement to harm public education in our country. In an effort to help our members understand who some of these groups are, New Business Item 11 at the 2019
Robin Robinson has joined the OEA staff as an Aspiring/Early Career Educator Organizer. Robinson taught for 15 years as a Theatre Director, Stagecraft and drama teacher, and Speech/Debate coach at the high school level. Outside of work, Robinson indulges in her love for theatre by frequenting local productions. She also
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
The best business investment Oklahoma can make is into our schools An open letter to the Oklahoma State Legislators from the Oklahoma Education Association President, Katherine Bishop: Oklahoma has been facing an educational staff shortage for years. Local districts and the state legislature have tried to come up with creative
On this page you will find a collection of classroom resources for all ages to support Black History Month curriculum in the state of Oklahoma. Black History in Oklahoma Still Have a DreamAlmost 50 years since she became the first black female mayor in U.S. history, Taft’s Lelia Foley-Davis is
Congratulations to OEA member and Union PS Teacher, Rebecka Peterson, on being named the 2023 National Teacher of the Year! Rebecka has taught high school math classes ranging from intermediate algebra to Advanced Placement calculus, for 11 years at Union High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Amid a difficult first year
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
Another school shooting, this one taking the lives of 19 children and two teachers at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas, on May 24, 2022, brings pain and sorrow to the nation. Following is OEA President Katherine Bishop’s statement on the tragedy. “We grieve for the students, staff and families of
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