Oklahoma's Kid Governor®

Last year, @OklaChildAdv partnered with @CTDemocracyCtr bring the award-winning @KidGovernor civics program to Oklahoma, and Inasmuch Foundation leaders had the opportunity to hear more about this innovative program at the 2nd Annual Kid Governor Reception on October 3. 🧵 1/3

@OklaChildAdv @CTDemocracyCtr @KidGovernor As part of this program, 5th graders across the state nominate candidates for @OKKidGovernor and vote in a statewide election. Meanwhile, teachers use provided lesson plans to help students explore the role of state government and the importance of civic participation. 🧵 2/3

@OklaChildAdv @CTDemocracyCtr @KidGovernor @OKKidGovernor @OKKidGovernor candidates are tasked with identifying issues that impact their communities and crafting platforms to address those issues. The student who receives the most votes serves a one-year term as Oklahoma's Kid Governor. Learn more at ok.kidgovernor.org. 🧵 3/3

All participating classrooms can send in their nominee videos to Lucy.Gutierrez@OK.KidGovernor.org

TODAY IS THE DAY - "PIE IT FORWARD" benefiting OICA at @piejunkieokc in OKC's @plazadistrict! A portion of sales today will go to OICA - so this is a great chance to enjoy the best pie and help make Oklahoma a better place for children. We call that a "win win!"

Did you miss Governor O’Brien on KOCO 5 on Tuesday? That’s okay! You will have another chance to see her on tv this Saturday on @NEWS9 Hot Seat with Scott Mitchell. Set your alarm clocks to 7:45 am! You won’t want to miss it!

We loved getting to spread the word on the Kid Governor program and youth mental health! You can watch Mila’s full interview tonight at 6pm on @koconews

We got ours in the mail, did you? Invites for The Oklahoma Kid Governor reception are hitting mailboxes! If you did not receive one and would like one, email Lucy.Gutierrez@OK.KidGovernor.org to get on our mailing list!

Come learn more about the Kid Governor Program! Email Lucy.Gutierrez@OK.KidGovernor.org for more information

For more information, email Lucy.Gutierrez@OK.KidGovernor.org

Another Rotary club speech in the books! Mila is hard at work spreading the importance of Youth Mental Health as the school year kicks off. Stay tuned to see the exciting things we have planned next!

If you have any questions, please email the Oklahoma State Coordinator at Lucy.Gutierrez@OK.KidGovernor.org to learn more about this FREE civics education program for all 5th graders in our state!

We had such an amazing start to the morning celebrating International Yoga day at the Myriad Gardens! Thank you so much to the yoga instructor @yogawithale_ for putting on a great and FREE event for all!

Teachers! Don’t forget to preregister for the 2023-2024 Kid Governor Program! Go to our website for more information!

IT'S GO TIME! Nominations are now open for individuals and organizations that have made a difference in the lives of Oklahoma's children! Go to oica.org/2023-peoples-c… to learn more and nominate your favorite child advocate or organization!

Head on over to our OKKG YouTube page to watch Mila interview Representative Brian Hill! Representative Brian Hill has served House District 47, which covers Mustang, Oklahoma City, and Tuttle, since 2018. youtu.be/YWlo5uOfCWg

5th grade teachers in Oklahoma can now pre register for the 2023-2024 Kid Governor Program! Visit OK.KidGovernor.org for more information or email Lucy.Gutierrez@OK.KidGovernor.org

Head over to the Oklahoma Kid Governor YouTube page to watch an amazing interview with Representative Jeff Boatman, the co-author of Maria’s Law, and the importance of mental health. youtu.be/nAvhtrRzhrM

As part of her platform, OKKG Mila wants to bring the power of yoga to all of you! Head over to our YouTube page to watch Ms. Kristina, instructor and owner of Rosebud’s Aerial Yoga, teach Mila a quick routine! youtu.be/ZGrb_cWg1h8

Oklahoma Kid Gov. O’Brien…just doing kid governor things up at the Capitol! 🙂