North Tulsa to Hold Second Community Conversation
Closing the Achievement gap in North Tulsa schools is the focus of the Tulsa Classroom Teachers Association and the OEAâs latest Community Conversation. North Tulsaâs elementary schools, Gilcrease...
View ArticleSDE Approves $18 Million for TRS Credit
The State Board of Education took a step for teachers recently when it voted 4-3 to approve sending $18 million to the Oklahoma Teachersâ Retirement System to cover half of the retirement offset.
View ArticleWinners Named in Member Benefits Promotion
Congratulations to Pryorâs Kimi Cross and Durantâs Katherine Moore (Intermediate Elementary). They were chosen in a random drawing as grand prize winners of $250 each in OEAâs Member Benefits...
View ArticleEducator/Clergy Conference to Focus on Bullying and Poverty
How can clergy and educators work together to address community/school concerns regarding bullying and poverty? Join teams of educators, clergy and school administrators to createpartnerships to...
View ArticleOEA Launches Re-Branding Campaign
Two new OEA commercials are currently running on Oklahoma television stations across the state. The spots, which will rotate for the next three weeks, are intended to enhance the Associationâs...
View ArticleCareer Change: Milken Award Winner Answers Her Calling to Teach
It was the tragic homicide of her first husband that brought fifth grade math teacher Jennifer Evans Lowery to her true calling.
View ArticleOEA to Host 'Race To Nowhere' Screenings
The Oklahoma Education Association will host three screenings of âRace To Nowhere,â an important documentary that looks at the pressure heaped on students and teachers by high-stakes tests. A...
View ArticleSDE Board Lowers NBCT Stipend
The Oklahoma State Board of Education voted Thursday to pay equal stipends to all nationally certified educators, but at a rate less than the $5,000 set by state law.
View ArticleQ&A With State Superintendent Baressi
During a interview with the OEA just three days into her term as State Superintendent of Instruction, Dr. Janet Baressi outline her ideas of make the SDE more efficient and changing the state's...
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