The “Mississippi Miracle”? More like the “Mississippi Marathon.” MAE's Erica Jones and OEA's Dr. Rhonda Harlow unpack the years of work behind Mississippi's reading gains and what Oklahoma can learn. #oklaed Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas… Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/5M9IBG…

Early voting starts next week. Oct. 28–30 (8a–6p) | Oct. 31 (8a–2p). Make your plan. 🗳️ #oklaed okvoterportal.okelections.go…

Every OEA member is working toward the same thing: "A great public school for every student." That's our vision, and it shows up in the work every single day. #oklaed

The OEA Awards open Oct. 1 and run through Jan. 22! 🏆 Help us recognize the people who make our schools great. Details at okea.org/awards

Looking for PD on your own schedule? OEA Lead and Learn has you covered — browse courses anytime. okea.org/oealeadandlearn

It’s Non-Apparent Disabilities Week. Many challenges aren’t visible, but support and understanding make all the difference in our schools.

Save the date! The OAEA Fall Conference is coming to Oklahoma City University on Oct. 24, 2026 (9am–4pm, registration at 8:30). A full day of professional learning, networking, and great energy for aspiring educators. Registration: bit.ly/4yRNbvy

Know what's on your Nov. 3 ballot? 🗳️ Join Oklahoma Policy Institute Tues., Oct. 20 for a free, nonpartisan town hall on SQ 845 & 847. Doors 5:30, program 6:00 at Mayflower Congregational UCC Church, OKC. Open to all, food provided! RSVP at okpolicy.org/nov2026townhall #oklaed

What could SQ 847 mean for Oklahoma schools, CareerTech and public services? Skye McNiel, executive director of Oklahoma Association of Career and Technology Education (OKACTE), breaks it down on Fried Okra. Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas… Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/5M9IBG…

Save the date, ESPs! 🎉 Join us Sat., Nov. 21 at 10 a.m. at the OEA OKC office for our ESP Conference: Every Member Leads, ESPecially Us! Keynote: Linda Estrada, TSTA President and a proud ESP herself. Registration link coming soon! #oklaed

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. OEA member Jordann Hardin turned her own heartbreak into change, advocating for contract language that gives teachers time to grieve. Her story: okea.org/time-to-grieve/ #oklaed

The OEA building will close today at noon due to a water outage.

Election Day is Tues., Nov. 3! 🗳️ The 2026 Oklahoma Voter Guide from the League of Women Voters of Oklahoma is a free, nonpartisan resource covering candidates, SQ 845 & 847, and voting FAQs. Available in English and Spanish. okvoterguide.com #oklaed

Know what's on your Nov. 3 ballot? 🗳️ Join Oklahoma Policy Institute Tues., Oct. 20 for a free, nonpartisan town hall on SQ 845 & 847. Doors 5:30, program 6:00 at Mayflower Congregational UCC Church, OKC. Open to all, food provided! RSVP at okpolicy.org/nov2026townhall #oklaed

"Don't rob me of my joy!" Meet Amy Cantrell, OEA's Teachers Teaching Students Award winner, on Fried Okra. Nominate someone today: okea.org/awards Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/5M9IBG… Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas… #oklaed

Just a group of association leaders rolling up their sleeves and getting things done! Sharing updates, planning next steps, and strengthening the Oologah-Talala CTA.

Mail-in ballots are still available for the November 3 general election — nothing has changed for Oklahoma voters this cycle. If you'd rather vote by mail than in person, you have until Mon, Oct 19 to request your ballot. 🗳️ Request yours: okvoterportal.okelections.go…

National Bullying Prevention Month is here. Let's use October to talk with students about kindness, inclusion, and standing up for one another.

Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day! We honor the Native students, families, and educators who strengthen our classrooms and communities across Oklahoma. Their stories are Oklahoma's story.

"Don't rob me of my joy!" Meet Amy Cantrell, OEA's Teachers Teaching Students Award winner, on Fried Okra. Nominate someone today: okea.org/awards Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/5M9IBG… Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas… #oklaed