OK Education Assoc.

Reminder: Tomorrow, Friday, May 22, is Oklahoma’s deadline to register to vote for the June 16 primary election. Voting decisions shape our schools and communities. Need to register, update your address, or check your status? Visit: oklahoma.gov/elections/ovp.…

Register now for EmpowerED: Every Member Leads, a FREE conference on June 11th at OSU OKC! Build skills, connect with fellow members, and learn how to move ideas to action — from officer roles to advocacy to OEA resources. Register here: forms.office.com/r/VmZ3KY32Bd

Mark your calendars! 📅 The Annual OEA/OEQA NBCT Summit is coming June 2, 2026 at Francis Tuttle Career-Tech on Danforth Road in Edmond! Expect recognition, networking, and FUN! 🎉 Register Here: form.jotform.com/260925408752158

Your OEA membership works hard for you. 💼 Professional development to grow your practice, a statewide support system so you're never alone, legal protection when you need it most, and classroom resources to help your students thrive. okea.org

OEA is proud to sponsor InspireOK-26 on June 5 at the Reed Center in Midwest City! 🎉 Keynote, breakout sessions, provided lunch, and 6 hours of PD credit — built for teachers who lead. 💙 Info & Registration: #carousel-967c9aa855-item-acd03c906d" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">oklahoma.gov/teach-ok/inspi…

Behind every great school is a whole team making it happen. 🏫 Bus drivers. Custodians. Paraprofessionals. Office staff. Food service workers. On World ESP Day, we're shouting out every Education Support Professional who shows up for Oklahoma's students every day.

Sine Die is here, and the dust is still settling. On this week's Pod, we break down what moved at the Capitol, which education bills were vetoed, and what the governor signed into law for OK public schools. #oklaed Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/5M9IBGM3W… Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/oea…

Mark your calendars! 📅 The Annual OEA/OEQA NBCT Summit is coming June 2, 2026 at Francis Tuttle Career-Tech on Danforth Road in Edmond! Expect recognition, networking, and FUN! 🎉 Register Here: form.jotform.com/260925408752158

Register now for EmpowerED: Every Member Leads, a FREE conference on June 11th at OSU OKC! Build skills, connect with fellow members, and learn how to move ideas to action — from officer roles to advocacy to OEA resources. Register here: forms.office.com/r/VmZ3KY32Bd

May is AANHPI Heritage Month! 🌺 We celebrate the cultures, stories, and contributions of Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander communities in Oklahoma and beyond.

Are you getting the most from your OEA membership? Join Kimberly Lindsey for an exclusive Facebook event! She’ll share member benefits you might not know about and answer your questions. Set a reminder for May 12 at 5:30 p.m. here on Facebook! facebook.com/OklahomaEd

OEA is proud to sponsor InspireOK-26 on June 5 at the Reed Center in Midwest City! 🎉 Keynote, breakout sessions, provided lunch, and 6 hours of PD credit — built for teachers who lead. 💙 Info & Registration: #carousel-967c9aa855-item-acd03c906d" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">oklahoma.gov/teach-ok/inspi…

Advocacy in action. OEA members Cherity Pennington and Becky Ollar at the Oklahoma Capitol on Library Day, standing up for school librarians—the champions of literacy and opportunity for every student.

"Busy, confusing, exciting, depressing." 😅 One week before Sine Die, lawmakers pushed hundreds of bills through late-night sessions. We break down what it all means for public education, educators & students. 🎙️ #oklaed 🍎 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/oea… 🎧 open.spotify.com/show/5M9IBGM3W…

From local classrooms to national stages, Oklahoma educators are making their mark! 🌟 This Teacher Appreciation Week, we're honoring some of the amazing educators who have earned local, statewide, and national recognition. Meet the award winners: okea.org/member-awards-…

Register now for EmpowerED: Every Member Leads, a FREE conference on June 11th at OSU OKC! Build skills, connect with fellow members, and learn how to move ideas to action — from officer roles to advocacy to OEA resources. Register here: forms.office.com/r/VmZ3KY32Bd

for the kids 📚 @brendanbrockk swung by a local elementary to read Unhitch the Wagon thanks to @okea!

Mark your calendars! 📅 The Annual OEA/OEQA NBCT Summit is coming June 2, 2026 at Francis Tuttle Career-Tech on Danforth Road in Edmond! Expect recognition, networking, and FUN! 🎉 Register Here: form.jotform.com/260925408752158

This Teacher Appreciation Week, we're spotlighting Darcy Pippins — 28-year Spanish teacher at Norman High School and recipient of the 2026 Medal for Excellence in Secondary Teaching from the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence! 🏅 Congratulations, Darcy!

💛 "When it's not all about test scores, you get to see these kids just flourish." Cache teacher Heather Chadwick is bringing hands-on fossil exploration into her classroom — and her students are thriving. 🦕#oklaed Read the full story: okea.org/kids-still-dig…