Upcoming events.
Woodward B.O.O.K. Listening Session
Join us for an important community conversation as we work together to improve outcomes for Oklahoma's kids! We're excited to invite teachers, students, administrators, business owners, and anyone passionate about supporting schools as the heartbeat of our communities, we want to hear your voice! FREE to attend. Spanish translation available. Dinner and refreshments served at 6:00p - discussion starts at 6:30p.
We'll be diving into 3 out of 6 priority topics identified through 234 responses to our BOOK Public Survey, including:
1. Strengthening the External Environment
2. Supporting the Teaching Profession
3. Special Needs/Accommodations
The session will be facilitated by Oklahoma Appleseed staff, and we'll have a special guest spotlight featuring Seiling Public Schools.
The goal is to produce a set of 10-15 policy ideas that will help strengthen and transform Oklahoma’s public education system over a five-year period, with concrete recommendations that the Legislature, State Board of Education, local school districts, and community stakeholders can adopt between 2025 and 2030.
Virtual 2 B.O.O.K. Listening Session
Join us for an important community conversation as we work together to improve outcomes for Oklahoma's kids! We're excited to invite teachers, students, administrators, business owners, and anyone passionate about supporting schools as the heartbeat of our communities, we want to hear your voice!
FREE to attend.
Spanish translator available.
We'll be diving into 3 out of 6 priority topics identified through 234 responses to our B.O.O.K. Public Survey, including:
1. Strengthening the External Environment
2. Supporting the Teaching Profession
3. Special Needs/Accommodations
The session will be facilitated by Oklahoma Appleseed staff.
The goal is to produce a set of 10-15 policy ideas that will help strengthen and transform Oklahoma’s public education system over a five-year period, with concrete recommendations that the Legislature, State Board of Education, local school districts, and community stakeholders can adopt between 2025 and 2030.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to have your say in shaping the future of Oklahoma's education system!
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86746323915?pwd=Mglh9dNANX0DG5TbsbkoXK10akP9zu.1
Meeting ID: 867 4632 3915
Passcode: 311739
Ada B.O.O.K. Listening Session
Join us for an important community conversation as we work together to improve outcomes for Oklahoma's kids! We're excited to invite teachers, students, administrators, business owners, and anyone passionate about supporting schools as the heartbeat of our communities, we want to hear your voice! FREE to attend. Spanish translator available. Dinner and refreshments served at 6:00p - Discussion begins at 6:15p.
We'll be diving into 3 out of 6 priority topics identified through 234 responses to our B.O.O.K. Public Survey, including:
4. Improving Student Performance
5. Ensuring Adequate Resources
6. Creating a Safe and Healthy School Environment/Student Supports
The session will be facilitated by Oklahoma Appleseed staff, and we'll have a special guest spotlight from Oklahoma Rural Schools Coalition.
The goal is to produce a set of 10-15 policy ideas that will help strengthen and transform Oklahoma’s public education system over a five-year period, with concrete recommendations that the Legislature, State Board of Education, local school districts, and community stakeholders can adopt between 2025 and 2030.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to have your say in shaping the future of Oklahoma's education system!
OKC - B.O.O.K. Listening Session
Join us for an important community conversation as we work together to improve outcomes for Oklahoma's kids! We're excited to invite teachers, students, administrators, business owners, and anyone passionate about supporting schools as the heartbeat of our communities, we want to hear your voice! FREE to attend. Spanish translator available. Dinner and refreshments served at 6:00p - Discussion begins at 6:15p.
We'll be diving into 3 out of 6 priority topics identified through 234 responses to our B.O.O.K. Public Survey, including:
4. Improving Student Performance
5. Ensuring Adequate Resources
6. Creating a Safe and Healthy School Environment/Student Supports
The session will be facilitated by Oklahoma Appleseed staff, and we'll have a special guest spotlight featuring Restorative Justice Institute of Oklahoma (RJIOK) [https://restorativejusticeok.org]
The goal is to produce a set of 10-15 policy ideas that will help strengthen and transform Oklahoma’s public education system over a five-year period, with concrete recommendations that the Legislature, State Board of Education, local school districts, and community stakeholders can adopt between 2025 and 2030.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to have your say in shaping the future of Oklahoma's education system!
Virtual B.O.O.K Listening Session
Join us for an important community conversation as we work together to improve outcomes for Oklahoma's kids! We're excited to invite teachers, students, administrators, business owners, and anyone passionate about supporting schools as the heartbeat of our communities, we want to hear your voice!
FREE to attend.
Spanish translator available.
We'll be diving into 3 out of 6 priority topics identified through 234 responses to our B.O.O.K. Public Survey, including:
4. Improving Student Performance
5. Ensuring Adequate Resources
6. Creating a Safe and Healthy School Environment/Student Supports
The session will be facilitated by Oklahoma Appleseed staff.
The goal is to produce a set of 10-15 policy ideas that will help strengthen and transform Oklahoma’s public education system over a five-year period, with concrete recommendations that the Legislature, State Board of Education, local school districts, and community stakeholders can adopt between 2025 and 2030.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to have your say in shaping the future of Oklahoma's education system!
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86746323915?pwd=Mglh9dNANX0DG5TbsbkoXK10akP9zu.1
Meeting ID: 867 4632 3915
Passcode: 311739
Tulsa - B.O.O.K Listening Session
Join us for an important community conversation as we work together to improve outcomes for Oklahoma's kids! We're excited to invite teachers, students, administrators, business owners, and anyone passionate about supporting schools as the heartbeat of our communities, we want to hear your voice! FREE to attend. Spanish translation available. Dinner and refreshments served at 6:00p - discussion starts at 6:30p.
We'll be diving into 3 out of 6 priority topics identified through 234 responses to our BOOK Public Survey, including:
1. Strengthening the External Environment
2. Supporting the Teaching Profession
3. Special Needs/Accommodations
The session will be facilitated by Oklahoma Appleseed staff, and we'll have a special guest spotlight featuring ImpactTulsa [https://impacttulsa.org] and My Brother's Keeper [https://www.mybrotherskeeper.org]
The goal is to produce a set of 10-15 policy ideas that will help strengthen and transform Oklahoma’s public education system over a five-year period, with concrete recommendations that the Legislature, State Board of Education, local school districts, and community stakeholders can adopt between 2025 and 2030.
Better Outcomes for Oklahoma's Kids (B.O.O.K.) Launch
Advance Oklahoma’s Kids (AOK) Coalition hosts the launch of our B.O.O.K. initiative. Hear from experts and advocates in public education, capture the moment with media opportunities, and stop by the engagement table to participate in our public survey and gather resources from our legislative starter kit for advocates. Teachers, students, parents, administration, business
owners, etc; encouraged to attend
Bible Mandate in Oklahoma's Public Schools Webinar
Advance Oklahoma’s Kids is hosting an upcoming webinar on the Oklahoma State Department of Education’s issued bible mandate. The event is scheduled to take place on September 3rd at 6:30 - 8:00 PM over Zoom webinar platform, and will bring together teachers, parents, and concerned citizens across the state to listen to the experts discuss the practical reality of the newly issued bible mandate.
The webinar will cover the following key points:
-The role of religion in public schools
-Implications of including only one type of religion
-Legality of the bible mandate
-Advice for parents, teachers, and administrators during a time of uncertainty
Chronic Absenteeism: Restorative Approaches and Strategies for Keeping Kids in School - An Online Webinar and Panel Discussion
Join us for a dynamic and informative webinar dedicated to exploring the critical issue of public school absenteeism in Oklahoma. Our coalition of experts will meet on June 18th from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM to delve deep into the challenges, root causes, and innovative solutions surrounding this issue.
El Reno Education Town Hall
Join us for a lively and engaging town hall meeting in El Reno, Oklahoma. This event promises to be an exciting and informative gathering, where community members, educators, parents, and students come together to discuss and explore the current state of public education in Oklahoma. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in open discussions, ask questions, and share their own perspectives on various topics related to education.
Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy - Legislative Learning Lab
With the dawn of a new year, the 2024 session of the Oklahoma Legislature is also upon us. OICA's Legislative Learning Lab is the best training available for advocates to learn how to work with lawmakers and navigate the folkways of the Oklahoma State Capitol. Learn the ins-and-outs of legislative advocacy and what YOU can do to make a difference for Oklahoma's children.
December - Oklahoma State Board of Education
Monthly regular convening of the Oklahoma State Department of Education Meeting.
Oklahoma Civics Day
For over 15 years, Generation Citizen has been committed to empowering youth to learn civics while doing civics through real-world democracy education across the country. Through Civics Days, middle and high school students will have the opportunity to present their Community- Based Action Civics projects.
November - Oklahoma State Board of Education Meeting
Monthly regular convening of the Oklahoma State Department of Education Meeting.
Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy Fall Forum 2023
A four-day event where partners gather from all over the state to discuss the 2024 legislative agenda and advocacy priorities.
