#oklaed Archive

This is the official Twitter account for #OklaEd, thehashtag that brings OK educators together. #OklaEd is not political & promotes constructive dialogue.

Sunday April 1, 2018
9:00 PM EDT

  • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    Welcome to tonight's #oklaed chat. My name is Jason James, Superintendent of #AlexPS, and I will be your moderator tonight. Please take a moment to introduce yourself, what you do, and with what school do you associate.
  • coach57 Apr 1 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    Kevin Hime Superintendent #cpsreds #OklaEd
  • Elaina4ever Apr 1 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    This is our reality here in Oklahoma! #FundEducation #Solidarity #OKLAED https://t.co/Vdibj4qYPl
  • chong2087 Apr 1 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    Chong Lor (Mayhem One-One), Northeastern State University, English Teacher Candidate. ELA:OK! #oklaed
  • CathyBenge1 Apr 1 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    Heading to OKC so I will be rested and ready to rally for FULLY FUNDED #OklaEd !
  • bridgestyler Apr 1 @ 9:00 PM EDT
  • watersenglish Apr 1 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    Michelle Waters, 9-11 English, Wayne High School. #oklaed
  • ShariGateley Apr 1 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    Shari Gateley, 11th grade ELA, Putnam City West HS #OklaEd
  • shawnhime - Moderator Apr 1 @ 9:00 PM EDT
    Shawn Hime @OSSBAoklahoma #OklaEd HAPPY EASTER!
  • grendelrick Apr 1 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    Rick Cobb, Mid-Del superintendent, part-time #oklaed blogger, and @SNU_MAEL adjunct professor #MDPurpose
  • derryan11 Apr 1 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    It's disheartening to see teachers being demonized. Sure Oklahoma teachers got a raise, but the fight has always been about educational funding, which has been ignored. The walkout is NOT about of raises. We're walking because we want what's best for our students. #oklaed
  • MrWilliamsOK Apr 1 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    Cory Williams. 8th Gr History T @GWCarverMSTulsa #oklaed
  • kriscoop80 Apr 1 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    Kristy Cooper, Del City HS, Leadership and Math #oklaed
  • MrsHime Apr 1 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    Steph Hime #cpsreds Director of Elementary Curriculum/EL/GT #oklaed
  • kbreynolds Apr 1 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    Kyle Reynolds, WoodwardPS Supt inviting Rep. @mikeasanders to the #oklaed chat tonight.
  • KyleHilterbran Apr 1 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    Kyle Hilterbran-Prinicpal Clinton Middle School #cpsreds #cmsok #oklaed
  • McDonaldClay Apr 1 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    Clay McDonald, Principal, Piedmont MS #oklaed
  • AdamGMcPhail Apr 1 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    Adam McPhail, Principal at Canton High School. #oklaed
  • Stv_Gilliland Apr 1 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    Steve Gilliland, Del City High School. #oklaed
  • CathyBenge1 Apr 1 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    Cathy Benge, Teacher-Librarian in Enid Public Schools. In my car about to head to OKC! #OklaEd
  • jscotthelton Apr 1 @ 9:01 PM EDT
  • angmlittle Apr 1 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    Angela Clark Little | @EdmondSchools parent | Business Analyst | co-founder of https://t.co/AqmRkgxF67… | #oklaed advocate
  • kellianglley Apr 1 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    Kelli Anglley, 6th Grade ELA at Elgin Middle. Getting my walking gear ready. #oklaed
  • mcappsparks Apr 1 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    Melinda Parks, teacher at/alum of Westmoore HS, @MoorePublicSch, and OU Ed.D student #oklaed
  • DossettFor34 Apr 1 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    Owasso teacher turn state senator. Focused and ready to put in work this week. #oklaed
  • thestephhinton Apr 1 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    Stephanie Hinton, Early Childhood Coordinator @OKCPS #oklaed
  • bridgestyler Apr 1 @ 9:01 PM EDT
    Tyler Bridges, @k20center Associate Director and fighter for #oklaed. My wife teaches for Norman PS and my kids attend there as well. #oklaedwalkout
  • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Q1: Answer the question below and tell explain why you chose your answer. #oklaed
  • MrBurtonMPS Apr 1 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    David Burton, Social Studies & Business Education Coordinator for Moore Public Schools. #oklaed #TheseBootsAreMadeForWalking
    • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:00 PM EDT
      Welcome to tonight's #oklaed chat. My name is Jason James, Superintendent of #AlexPS, and I will be your moderator tonight. Please take a moment to introduce yourself, what you do, and with what school do you associate.
  • GauntTonya Apr 1 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Good evening #oklaed. Tonya Gaunt, Clinton Public Schools, Technology Integration.
  • edgeblogger Apr 1 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Happy Easter! Rob Miller, Asst Supt, Sand Springs. Let's make something happen for #oklaed students this week! #oklaedwalkout
  • room20awesome Apr 1 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Jennifer, kindergarten, Moore #oklaed
  • coachmadewell Apr 1 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Sam Madewell, Midwest City High School. #oklaed
  • ProfeSteiner Apr 1 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Krista Steiner, Spanish Educator at Clinton, OK #cpsreds ready to learn and get informed with the #oklaed chat tonight.
  • chuck_pack Apr 1 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Chuck Pack, NBCT, Tahlequah High School Math Teacher #OklaEd #oklaedwalkout
  • DonleyVicki Apr 1 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Vicki Donley...ELA...Clinton Middle School...Clinton, OK #oklaed
  • NorthcuttLee Apr 1 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Lee Northcutt, Superintendent, Caddo Public Schools #oklaed
  • sulphurmiddle Apr 1 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Steven Pyle. Sulphur Middle School Principal. #oklaed
  • NMeget Apr 1 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Nathan Meget, principal @SW_Elem and proud employee of #cpsreds and #OklaEd
    • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:00 PM EDT
      Welcome to tonight's #oklaed chat. My name is Jason James, Superintendent of #AlexPS, and I will be your moderator tonight. Please take a moment to introduce yourself, what you do, and with what school do you associate.
  • JanalynTaylor Apr 1 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    #oklaed Janalyn Taylor, Clinton principal.
  • JasonPerez75 Apr 1 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Jason Perez, Mid-Del Public Schools #oklaed
  • KristinAtchley Apr 1 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Hey! Hey! Kristin, Ex. Directories Counseling, OSDE — Proud #oklaed
  • VPSBulldogSupt Apr 1 @ 9:02 PM EDT
    Craig Wall, Interin Supt., Valliant #oklaed. Wow! What a first week!
  • Jules4Ever Apr 1 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Juliet Deaton’s~Kindergarten teacher~Alex Elementary 🤘🏻 #oklaed
  • karawalk Apr 1 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Kara Walk, AP Hefner MS Putnam City #oklaed
  • djthoreson Apr 1 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Debbie Thoreson, P of 2nd grader, T of English 3 & AP, Dewey High School, unable to attend tomorrow although I bought the shirt...! #OKLAED
  • kellianglley Apr 1 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    C. It was never about just a pay raise. #oklaed
  • shawnhime - Moderator Apr 1 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    A1- Moves #OklaEd above the regional average in Teacher pay for the first time, provides money for support and $50m for operations. We MUST develop a long term plan to continue the momentum to ensure we reach and maintain the regional avg in per pupil funding.
  • MrsSearcy112 Apr 1 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Happy Sunday, #OKLAED! Lara with #NSUEngEd in Tahlequah.
  • joy4ok Apr 1 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Hi #oklaed Joy Hofmeister, Oklahoma State Superintendent. Ready for tonight’s chat —and ready for tomorrow at the Capitol!
  • mcappsparks Apr 1 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Q1 E—all of the above. #oklaed
  • ByrneCharissa Apr 1 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Charissa Byrne, counselor, #AlexPS #oklaed
  • MPSTechnology Apr 1 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Jun Kim, DirOTech, Moore. #OklaEd
  • jatkd_l Apr 1 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Amie Lampkin, middle school math teacher #DibblePS #OklaEd
  • MrWilliamsOK Apr 1 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    A1: D she has had plenty of time to do right by us, to pull this now and assume she deserves thanks is laughable... I will be respectful but, i do not have to be insincere... #oklaed
  • coach57 Apr 1 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    A) fantastic but also B) a great first step. #OklaEd
  • MrsBeck25 - Moderator Apr 1 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Anne Beck, life long learner and supporter of all things education! Im very lucky to have a #pln as fabulous as #oklaed
  • Bhayes72 Apr 1 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    Brian Hayes, Glenpool Middle’s Choir dude #oklaed
  • chuck_pack Apr 1 @ 9:03 PM EDT
    A1) B. Nice 1st Step. Honestly did not think we would be this far at this point. #OklaEd
  • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    ICYMI: Answer the question below and tell us why you answered it they way you did. #oklaed
  • 451Flame Apr 1 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Amanda James here representing #OklaWE in Walters America. I work with amazing women who are dedicated to student academic and life success. #OklaEd
  • AstonsAllstars Apr 1 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    April Aston 4th T #cpsreds #swelem #oklaed
  • ejbband21 Apr 1 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Eric Justin Bates Band/Choir/Humanities Oklahoma Union Schools. #oklaed
  • grendelrick Apr 1 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    A1 #oklaed C This is way more than has been done in 10 years, but we aren't even close to restoring what we've been cut.
  • thestephhinton Apr 1 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    A1) Somewhere between B and C. I agree, it is a step in the right direction but at the same time it was never about pay raises and our schools need further funding. #oklaed
  • NMeget Apr 1 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Q1) B...that helps. The easy part is over. Now finish the job #oklaed
  • Ryan7Read Apr 1 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Ryan from IL, business & tech hoping in to #oklaed tonight and hoping to finish my @DonorsChoose to bring #xplap financial literacy https://t.co/oy1ODLDAUg we are only $28 away.
  • KristinAtchley Apr 1 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    A1: Nice first step, time to vote the next group of #illegal to do more #oklaed
  • KyleHilterbran Apr 1 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    A1 B) nice 1st step #oklaed
  • MPSTechnology Apr 1 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    A1: B/C #oklaed
  • bridgestyler Apr 1 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    A mixture of B) & D). I think that it is a great 1st step, but it is not even close to what is needed to restore devastating cuts to #oklaed schools. Our kids, your kids, and my kids deserve better. But #RomeWasntBuiltInADay.
  • PrincipalLinz Apr 1 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Lindsay Smith Principal-Marshall T. Moore Elementary School- Union Public School #oklaed
  • vperezy Apr 1 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    Vanessa Perez, Tech Integration & Library Media Specialist, Clinton, #cpsreds #oklaed
  • djthoreson Apr 1 @ 9:04 PM EDT
    A1: B - it's a great start and more than I expected from the current legislature. #oklaed
  • Dale_Chu Apr 1 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    HAPPENING NOW: @James409Jason moderating a chat on Mad Monday and other issues. Follow along at #oklaed!
  • McDonaldClay Apr 1 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    Can I say E. All of the above? #oklaed
  • CathyBenge1 Apr 1 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    Q1: I’m vacillating btwn C and D. #oklaed
    • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:04 PM EDT
      ICYMI: Answer the question below and tell us why you answered it they way you did. #oklaed
  • SunflowerPoet Apr 1 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    Proud to be a member of the Red State Revolt!!! #oklaed
  • KimberBlodgett Apr 1 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    4th grade T from Norman public schools, the best district ever! :) #oklahomateachers #oklaed #oklaedwalkout
  • ShariGateley Apr 1 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    A1- A- absolutely not fantastic B- I would have selected this option if it just said “it is a first step” - not sure “nice” is the appropriate adjective. Especially considering the tactics after passing C- yes D - yes That basically sums up all of my feelings 😂 #OklaEd
  • 451Flame Apr 1 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    A1: B - Nice first step. I know we don’t have money trees growing at the Capitol; however, it would be nice to have it written into law that #OklaEd will get 50 million in new & additional funding each year.
  • stephoni Apr 1 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    Ready to roll! Stephoni Case from Ed Leadership at SNU #snumael #oklaed
  • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    A1: #oklaed To me, the pay raise was fantastic. It moves Ts to a competitive regional average. However, it is also just a first step in what many Ts believe is an intermediate step on the way to funding schools
  • kriscoop80 Apr 1 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    C. It would be nice to not spend my own money on stuff. #OklaEd
  • mcappsparks Apr 1 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    I did. Be a rebel! #oklaed
    In reply to @McDonaldClay
  • joanhagy Apr 1 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    Joan from Sequoyah MS in Edmond, 8th grade ELA #oklaed
  • Jules4Ever Apr 1 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    A1) C #oklaed
  • ProfeSteiner Apr 1 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    A1) Nice first step. I don't believe in perfection. I think we as teachers and as legislators and as citizens of the world can always do better. We must continue to improve just like we must continue to always learn and be educated. #oklaed
  • AstonsAllstars Apr 1 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    A1 B/C #oklaed
  • Bhayes72 Apr 1 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    A1. Nice first step. I never thought the #okleg would get anywhere close to what we wanted so in my mind, ANYTHING was better than I believed it would be. #oklaed
  • chong2087 Apr 1 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    A1: D! #oklaed I don't accept substandard work from my students, I don't give substandard instruction to my students, and I expect the same from our legislature for our students!
  • coach57 Apr 1 @ 9:05 PM EDT
    Bill does include operation money. Actually will be the biggest increase in my 12 years as a superintendent. We still need more no doubt #OklaEd
  • ebarnes73 Apr 1 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    Erin Barnes with @epiccharter #oklaED
  • VPSBulldogSupt Apr 1 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    A1 Fantastic. Insaid earlier 1017 was the previous best. 1010 will be remembered as the most significant piece of legislation for this generation. #oklaed
  • MrsHime Apr 1 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    A1: The bill has money for salaries and also operations, it is a great start #oklaed
  • coachmadewell Apr 1 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    I was excited on Monday, disappointed on Wednesday. I thought it was a good 1st step, but now, no. Work left to do. #oklaed
  • lauren_pena16 Apr 1 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    A1: C. Isn’t the correct answer always C? #oklaed #thatexplainsmyACTscore
  • karawalk Apr 1 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    A1 mixture of C and D. Paying teachers more only helps keep them if we can improve class size and learning conditions #oklaed
  • givepullorpitch Apr 1 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    a1) #oklaed C.
  • edu_sanders70 Apr 1 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    Shane Sanders, Administrator, mentor, coach, educator, ed supporter @OKCPS @middelnews #oklaed
  • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    Great comment Tanya, use #oklaed so the rest of the group can see it.
    • tanya52994510 Apr 1 @ 9:06 PM EDT
      Hi my name is Tanya Tiblow, I am an early childhood education student at OU Tulsa. I am very proud of what is happening with the walk out as it affects me in the future!
      In reply to @James409Jason
  • fairwej Apr 1 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    Chase Fairweather, NREM Instructor NEO A&M #brogedrsrch #oklaed
  • joanhagy Apr 1 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    A1 "B" ~ They definitely need to do more. #oklaed
  • jatkd_l Apr 1 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    A1). B) surprised we got something passed, but need further commitment to our kids #OklaEd
  • mrsaj4 Apr 1 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    Truly the emotions I felt from Monday-Wednesday #oklaed
  • MrsBeck25 - Moderator Apr 1 @ 9:06 PM EDT
    A1: B to C- This is a start and we will keep on fighting until our kids get the resources and funding needed to provide a proficient education #OklaEd
  • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    Q2: How will the recent #oklaed pay raise affect you and your family? Will it make a difference for the teaching profession? What impact will this have on the T shortage?
  • Zer0IsMyHero Apr 1 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    I hope I’m able to meet @repcorywilliams this week at the capitol. He doesn’t represent my district but I sure wish he did. One of the few actually fighting for us. #oklaed
  • AdamGMcPhail Apr 1 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    A1) B, thank you. C, finish the job, please. #oklaed
  • MrBurtonMPS Apr 1 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    A1: I pick “C”. Pay raises are nice, but the primary issues are related to overall funding: supplies, materials, resources 📝✏️ 📚📓📐📏✂️🖍 #oklaed
  • edgeblogger Apr 1 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    A1: I know this is a cop out but I have thought all four of these things over the past few days. That said, we must have assurances from #okleg that more will be done to properly fund #oklaed schools, now and in the future.
  • Stv_Gilliland Apr 1 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    A1: B, it should only be the beginning. #oklaed
  • room20awesome Apr 1 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    A1 C this is a step in the right direction...but there is so much left to do! Our students/schools need adequate funding. #oklaed
  • kellianglley Apr 1 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    Q1 - Question about Q1 - IS the funding there? I've read it is. I've read we are short $150 million. I need the truth! #oklaed
  • MPSTechnology Apr 1 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    A1: explained: Can't fix 10 plus yrs of stupid with one vote, it will take time. These cuts also impacts things like funding for your school/library broadband services. You couldn't even imagine what your internet bill would be without funding. #oklaed
  • watersenglish Apr 1 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    Exactly! #oklaed
    • grendelrick Apr 1 @ 9:04 PM EDT
      A1 #oklaed C This is way more than has been done in 10 years, but we aren't even close to restoring what we've been cut.
  • ejbband21 Apr 1 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    A1) C This was nothing but a “bone” they tried to throw and didn’t even fully fund. Members of #oklaleg tell us that the money is there so if it has been there, what does that say about them for not getting it done. #oklaed
  • AstonsAllstars Apr 1 @ 9:07 PM EDT
    A1 thankful to work in a district where I don’t have to worry about funding but I am for the districts who do #oklaed
  • CathyBenge1 Apr 1 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    A1 if they attended all of the programs, it would’ve been more of a raise to #oklaed Ts...We wouldn’t have to be paying for things out of our pockets!
  • ebarnes73 Apr 1 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    A1: C. I am grateful for the raises, I am. But Ive been saying for a while that Ts MAY (big MAY) be willing to work for current if...Funding, class size, textbooks, classrooms, and tech were fully funded. #oklaed
  • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    #oklaed A2: not me personally, but in my district there are several Ts who will now put off retirement for 3 years to maximize their OTRS. This also helps reduce our T shortage
  • coach57 Apr 1 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    Said about class sizes is we have to have more teachers first #oklaed
    • karawalk Apr 1 @ 9:06 PM EDT
      A1 mixture of C and D. Paying teachers more only helps keep them if we can improve class size and learning conditions #oklaed
  • tanya52994510 Apr 1 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    Hi my name is Tanya Tiblow, I am an early childhood education student at OU Tulsa. I am very proud of what is happening with the walk out as it affects me in the future!#oklaed
  • kellianglley Apr 1 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    It will make things a little easier. I hope it will help retain and possible draw more teachers in. #oklaed
    • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:07 PM EDT
      Q2: How will the recent #oklaed pay raise affect you and your family? Will it make a difference for the teaching profession? What impact will this have on the T shortage?
  • Amalita Apr 1 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    And they have my complete support. I'm sick of the #okleg putting #oklaed last and their own interests first.
    In reply to @lancewest
  • vperezy Apr 1 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    A2 I worry about the lack of impact on the teaching profession in Oklahoma. Will it bring back any of the certified who still live here, but went into other fields? Is it enough to keep graduating pre-service in state? I hear no. #oklaed #teachershortage
  • OKLawmaker Apr 1 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    There’s still more shit that goes on INSIDE the building when teachers aren’t there. #OkLeg #OklaEd
  • Bhayes72 Apr 1 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    A2. With the extra cash, my wife (who is also a teacher) and I can get some bills paid and possibly start fixing up the house in case we still choose to leave Oklahoma. #oklaed
  • Sydney4c_TV Apr 1 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    I will be live at the Oklahoma State Capital tomorrow covering the #OKteacherwalkout. Make sure to follow me for live updates and content! #oklahomateachers #oklaed #okleg
  • chong2087 Apr 1 @ 9:08 PM EDT
    A2: As a student in is full internship, this raise is just the crumbs...it's a start, but it is not enough to be competitive with the surrounding states. #oklaed
  • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    #oklaed Q2: ICYMI
  • Mrs_M_Granger Apr 1 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    Michele Granger, 10th grade English teacher #oklaed
  • ShariGateley Apr 1 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    A2 - It’s about $450/month before taxes. It will be nice, but I won’t be going on a tropical vacation because of it anytime soon. #OklaEd
  • mcappsparks Apr 1 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    A2 I will probably be able to afford to stay in grad school....but I don’t know that this move is enough to keep Ts in education/in state or reassure college students to pursue education as a career. #oklaed
  • mrschleb Apr 1 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    Carrie Chlebanowski, parent/sub/support staff in past, AlexPS- hopefully forever! #oklaed
  • watersenglish Apr 1 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    A1 I want to see a plan for how they're going to restore funding to our schools and make sure we don't have to have a walkout in another 30 years... #oklaed
    • bridgestyler Apr 1 @ 9:04 PM EDT
      A mixture of B) & D). I think that it is a great 1st step, but it is not even close to what is needed to restore devastating cuts to #oklaed schools. Our kids, your kids, and my kids deserve better. But #RomeWasntBuiltInADay.
  • 451Flame Apr 1 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    A2: The pay raise helps families, but it is essential 2 grow the ed field. So many do not go into ed bc the $ is so little. This raise means we may get more 2 go into ed 4 a future profession. IDK how immediate the impact will be on T shortage. #oklaed
  • djthoreson Apr 1 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    A2: I'm not sure. If funds are cut elsewhere to make up for it (since some of the funding is now gone), my state employee husband could lose his job, so I'm especially concerned about sustainable funding - NEW revenue... #oklaed
    • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:07 PM EDT
      Q2: How will the recent #oklaed pay raise affect you and your family? Will it make a difference for the teaching profession? What impact will this have on the T shortage?
  • sulphurmiddle Apr 1 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    A1- Current legislation is a great first step. More is needed but every teacher and every school needs to be on the same page in order to be more effective at negotiating. Some are in, some are out, some are out but still having activities. #oklaed
  • Stv_Gilliland Apr 1 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    A2: I honestly don’t know how it affects me, teachers & students are the primary focus currently. #oklaed
  • MrWilliamsOK Apr 1 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    a2: I’ll make more money and be a little more at peace financially... its not enough but it will help. #oklaed
    • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:07 PM EDT
      Q2: How will the recent #oklaed pay raise affect you and your family? Will it make a difference for the teaching profession? What impact will this have on the T shortage?
  • coach57 Apr 1 @ 9:09 PM EDT
    Teacher shortage should get some relief because 3 more years would add over $500 per month to your retirement #OklaEd
  • grendelrick Apr 1 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A2 #oklaed As a superintendent, the raise might let us keep some people considering retirement a little bit longer. I'm not sure it helps us recruit against Texas. We're always next to Mesquite, Midland, or McKinney at job fairs.
    • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:07 PM EDT
      Q2: How will the recent #oklaed pay raise affect you and your family? Will it make a difference for the teaching profession? What impact will this have on the T shortage?
  • Prncss72 Apr 1 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    Thank you for the support! #oklaed
    • DadCommando Apr 1 @ 9:06 PM EDT
      I hope they walk out and STAY out until the get 100% of what they are asking for. Not saying “thank you” for having pocket change thrown at them.
      In reply to @lancewest
  • MrsHime Apr 1 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A2: Hopefully this raise will entice career teachers to stay in the profession and will keep newbies in our state #oklaed
  • edu_sanders70 Apr 1 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A1: C- More movement needs to be made to provide $ for school funding. #oklaed
  • MrBurtonMPS Apr 1 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A2: I’m doubtful that it will have a significant impact on the shortage. It may delay some from leaving for a year or two, but I don’t see it enticing new blood into the trenches #oklaed
    • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:07 PM EDT
      Q2: How will the recent #oklaed pay raise affect you and your family? Will it make a difference for the teaching profession? What impact will this have on the T shortage?
  • fairwej Apr 1 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A1. B, This is simply a bandaid over the cut. Soon we will be asking for more. #brogdenrsrch #oklaed
  • joanhagy Apr 1 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A2 I honestly do not feel this will impact the teacher shortage much. If we settle for just these bills and do not get the "ask", then it reinforces the discussion our family has been having about leaving OK. #oklaed
    • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:07 PM EDT
      Q2: How will the recent #oklaed pay raise affect you and your family? Will it make a difference for the teaching profession? What impact will this have on the T shortage?
  • thestephhinton Apr 1 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A2) I worry that it won't have an impact. I often help recruit early childhood teachers for our district and many will still leave the state for higher pay and more resources. #oklaed
  • CathyBenge1 Apr 1 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A2 it’s a nice gesture – but without promise that there will be annual renewal, it is nothing. #oklaed
  • JasonPerez75 Apr 1 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    A2: This pay raise will simply help retain some teachers for a few more years. It does nothing for recruitment. The next generation of workers won't look to education in Oklahoma as a viable option until we can make the pay respectable for professionals. #oklaed
  • MatBabsOfficial Apr 1 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    We have been advocating for our students from a classroom for more than a decade. We must show up. We must hold our representatives accountable, we must run for office where our representatives are beholden to the oil magnates (my district has the great @Walkefor87 ). #OklaEd
    In reply to @James409Jason, @Walkefor87
  • MrsBeck25 - Moderator Apr 1 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    Q2: As a teacher that left the classroom, it’s not enough 4 me 2 go back. As a spouse of an educator, my husband can coach 1 less sport. As a parent, my kids deserve what was taken away and then some. As a coworker of support staff that work their tail off, not enough #oklaed
  • KimberBlodgett Apr 1 @ 9:10 PM EDT
    I’m late to answer any ?s bc I’m sending info to parents about where their kids can eat tomorrow. #oklaed
  • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    #oklaed Q3: What confuses you the most about what happened last week or with any legislative process?
  • ShelbyJr3 Apr 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    Shelby, English, sorry I’m late! Last minute Walmart run for tomorrow ✊🏻🍎 #oklaed
  • AdamGMcPhail Apr 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A2) will help keep a few of my teachers (good ones) from retiring early to start another career to make some money. #OklaEd
  • mrsaj4 Apr 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A2: for me it will be filling the hole my expiring NBCT will have. I hope it will be enough to keep a couple friends I have that are interviewing out of state but I do not have high hopes #oklaed
  • RealBeauSimmons Apr 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    Cory Williams is pushing hard for educators during the #teacherwalkout to put pressure on House Republicans to pass SB1086, an elimination on the deduction on capital gains tax, “make them sign something” #okleg #oklaed
  • kriscoop80 Apr 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A2. It will be an average of just over $300 a month. For some, this is the difference to pay some of their bills. #OklaEd
  • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    Maybe not, but it might also keep those in the 7 to 10 year range in the state and in the profession #oklaed
    • MrBurtonMPS Apr 1 @ 9:10 PM EDT
      A2: I’m doubtful that it will have a significant impact on the shortage. It may delay some from leaving for a year or two, but I don’t see it enticing new blood into the trenches #oklaed
      • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:07 PM EDT
        Q2: How will the recent #oklaed pay raise affect you and your family? Will it make a difference for the teaching profession? What impact will this have on the T shortage?
  • coachmadewell Apr 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    Any additional funds will be beneficial. It may stop some of the bleeding of our Ts going to other states, but I don’t think anyone that has left would be tempted to return. “Historic” here, “Normal” everywhere else. #oklaed
    • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:07 PM EDT
      Q2: How will the recent #oklaed pay raise affect you and your family? Will it make a difference for the teaching profession? What impact will this have on the T shortage?
  • VPSBulldogSupt Apr 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A2 The raises will put more money in the hands of all my teachers and support. My wife is near the top and will give her a significant increase and positively affect her retirement #oklaed
  • Okblackhawk Apr 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    I’m pledging to show up on April 2nd for the #OKWalk4Kids. Will you join me? https://t.co/VPyyFG995C #okleg #oklaed
  • chuck_pack Apr 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A2) My personal step is 21 and I will see about a $6950 increase in salary just as my senior becomes a college freshman at NSU. It will help us a lot. For our profession, I believe it offers hope to future teachers that we have turned a corner and they are wanted in #OklaEd
    • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:07 PM EDT
      Q2: How will the recent #oklaed pay raise affect you and your family? Will it make a difference for the teaching profession? What impact will this have on the T shortage?
  • room20awesome Apr 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A2 It will put a few more dollars in my pocket and help pay for things I already buy for my classroom. I don't believe it will have much of an effect on keeping/recruiting teachers. #oklaed
  • coach57 Apr 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    It will keep somemfrom retiring Imo #oklaed
    • vperezy Apr 1 @ 9:08 PM EDT
      A2 I worry about the lack of impact on the teaching profession in Oklahoma. Will it bring back any of the certified who still live here, but went into other fields? Is it enough to keep graduating pre-service in state? I hear no. #oklaed #teachershortage
  • ebarnes73 Apr 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A2: Attract Ts back to the classroom. #teachershortage is a real thing. We need ppl that WANT to teach back in the classrooms. Pedagogy is a real thing too. I am grateful for the Emerg certs, but dedicated to the profession Ts are needed #oklaed
  • km4hm Apr 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    Kristy Martin, Middle School Pioneer Elementary. Not walking but totally supportive of those that are. #oklaed
  • AstonsAllstars Apr 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    A2 as a single mom it will help take some pressure off and hopefully keep me from waiting tables #oklaed
  • AcostasClass Apr 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    Addie Acosta 2nd-4th Special Ed, Clinton #OklaEd
  • tanya52994510 Apr 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    My question is will we accept less than money, at the very least, for 5 subjects per student? #oklaed
  • KimberBlodgett Apr 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT
    I missed question 1 and 2 bc parents emailing me. #oklaed I’ll catch up!
  • KristinAtchley Apr 1 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A2: Greatest benefit is to have happy and appreciated Ts who love on my kids. #oklaed
  • tchingelements Apr 1 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    A1 What 👇🏻 he said #Oklaed
    • grendelrick Apr 1 @ 9:04 PM EDT
      A1 #oklaed C This is way more than has been done in 10 years, but we aren't even close to restoring what we've been cut.
  • druinok Apr 1 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    #oklaed A3 With the hotel repeal, are back to "robbing peter to pay paul"? We've already taken from the Rainy Day fund over the past few years and the Unclaimed Property Fund... what next?
  • panthersup Apr 1 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    #oklaed Chad Hance cache public schools.. I miss anything?
  • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    #oklaed
    • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT
      #oklaed Q3: What confuses you the most about what happened last week or with any legislative process?
  • JefferyCorbett Apr 1 @ 9:12 PM EDT
    It will help make certain that we have well qualified teachers available when my granddaughter enters public school. I also hope it will encourage an upswing in education studies at college. We are desperate for more teachers. #Oklaed tuesday
    • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:07 PM EDT
      Q2: How will the recent #oklaed pay raise affect you and your family? Will it make a difference for the teaching profession? What impact will this have on the T shortage?
  • fairwej Apr 1 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A2. Not sure how this pay will affect me as a College Professor. A few dollars more a month will surely ease the bills. #oklaed
  • edu_sanders70 Apr 1 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A2: As an administrator, it’s a superficial opportunity to possibly attract a new T until they realize that will be used to buy their own supplies in some respects. #oklaed
    • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:07 PM EDT
      Q2: How will the recent #oklaed pay raise affect you and your family? Will it make a difference for the teaching profession? What impact will this have on the T shortage?
  • KimChannel8 Apr 1 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    Teachers needing a ride can check this link for the closest bus departures. https://t.co/wEkPYrqkD9 @KTULNews #oklaed #oklahomateachers
  • AdamGMcPhail Apr 1 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A2) it’s a nice bump in pay but not sure any teachers will move back to Oklahoma next year. #OklaEd
  • bridgestyler Apr 1 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A2) As with Q1, if this is just the start of a long-range plan to continue this trend then I feel much better. #oklaed
  • ebarnes73 Apr 1 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A3: Not confused...that I know of. Maybe the wool is over my eyes?? #oklaed
    • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT
      #oklaed Q3: What confuses you the most about what happened last week or with any legislative process?
  • chong2087 Apr 1 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A3: The one thing that is creating confusion for me is the fact that there is no unity among the teachers in OK. I feel that some are okay with what has been offered, and others (like me) are not...maybe it's just me... #oklaed
  • VPSBulldogSupt Apr 1 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A2b i am worried that it will not affect the shortage much at least initially. Bordering 2 states I can tell you that the grass is not always greener across the line. Just cant drop in and make the $ #oklaed
  • BeckySoars Apr 1 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    Becky King. PreK teacher in Woodward! #oklaed
  • ShelbyJr3 Apr 1 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A3: what is going to happen in the fall? Next year? #oklaed
    • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT
      #oklaed Q3: What confuses you the most about what happened last week or with any legislative process?
  • Jules4Ever Apr 1 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A3) Where will the money ultimately come from to fund #oklaed schools? Will important core services be cut?
  • jlreed2011 Apr 1 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    Jack Reed, Principal in @OKCPS, I support our teachers and staff for education for our kids. #oklaed
  • McDonaldClay Apr 1 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A2: Hope #oklaed
  • 451Flame Apr 1 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A3: IDK if I’m confused, but I am upset that there seems to be a lot of political games at the Capitol which is affecting the lives of many Ts in #OklaEd. I wish it was clear and understandable instead of political obfuscation.
  • jefferson_first Apr 1 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    Tasha Jefferson, 1st grade from #cpsreds, just lurking tonight. #oklaed
  • coach57 Apr 1 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    Political rhetoric. The gamesmanship played by #okleg not good for #OklaEd.
  • JanalynTaylor Apr 1 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    #oklaed A2 Hopefully this is a start to keep teachers in OK. They deserve our respect and support. Their voices have value.
  • PrincipalLinz Apr 1 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    Q3- what happens in FY2019 when all the tax benefits get re-directed back to their original purpose? #oklaed
    • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT
      #oklaed Q3: What confuses you the most about what happened last week or with any legislative process?
  • MrBurtonMPS Apr 1 @ 9:13 PM EDT
    A3: Why were certain funding streams even included in the House Bill when they new Senate wanted them gone? Why celebrate a bill that meets the axe the next day? #oklaed
    • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT
      #oklaed Q3: What confuses you the most about what happened last week or with any legislative process?
  • ProfeSteiner Apr 1 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    A2: With the actual take home of a little less than $300 extra a month; it will pay about half of my rent each month. Which, yes....certainly helps. #oklaed
    • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:07 PM EDT
      Q2: How will the recent #oklaed pay raise affect you and your family? Will it make a difference for the teaching profession? What impact will this have on the T shortage?
  • AcostasClass Apr 1 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    A2: The raise will help pay for some of my children's health insurance that increased in January... doesn't cover it all though. 😑 #OklaEd
  • Mrs_M_Granger Apr 1 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    A2. This shared handout suggests using the word "increase" instead of "raise" when speaking to legislators. #oklaed The increase will help me some but it isn't life changing. I still need to work a second job.
  • DonleyVicki Apr 1 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    I answered question one; I put it in a draft; now I can’t find it. So I’ll try to answer the rest and I’m sure I’ll find my answer to Q1 tomorrow. #oklaed
  • DrTerriC Apr 1 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    a3) there was a lot of fake news about how long the funding is for.. This is what I understand now.. the pay scale is approved and while some funding is only for a year, the legislature will have to find a way to meet it in subsequent years. #oklaed
    In reply to @James409Jason
  • panthersup Apr 1 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    #oklaed what surprises me the most or confuses me is why we are not celebrating a 600 million reoccurring revenue into the states budget?
  • NMeget Apr 1 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    The confusion comes from the process in #okleg...the House passes, the senate passes the House repeals part of it. Hard to take anything they do at face value. Always have a side game going on. I, as is most #oklaed , am wary. Don’t trust em to finish the job unless we push more
    • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT
      #oklaed Q3: What confuses you the most about what happened last week or with any legislative process?
  • kellianglley Apr 1 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    A3: Some legs are saying the funding is not there. Is it or is it not? Will my district actually receive enough $ to cover salaries AND the regular operations? #OKLAED
    • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT
      #oklaed Q3: What confuses you the most about what happened last week or with any legislative process?
  • jefferson_first Apr 1 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    A1) C: so much more is needed so that our Ss (across the state) have all of the resources they needed. #oklaed
  • givepullorpitch Apr 1 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    A2) My pitch to veteran teachers who can retire. “Stay 3 more and up your retirement 20%.” I think we will have large shortages that fourth year. #oklaed
  • ejbband21 Apr 1 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    A2) It does give me some more money and will help cover child care costs and will really help those two teacher households. I think there has got to be a way to lower our insurance premiums when other states’ teachers insurance are lower for virtually the same thing. #oklaed
  • djthoreson Apr 1 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    A3: Great question! I'm mostly confused about what exactly will be funded with the new bill, other than teacher raises. Second, which parts could be reduced when revenue is low again? #oklaed
    • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT
      #oklaed Q3: What confuses you the most about what happened last week or with any legislative process?
  • mcappsparks Apr 1 @ 9:14 PM EDT
    A3 so. many. things. One thing that just boggles my mind is how we have managed to get into this spot. The struggles with creating/passing a budget, proper funding of education, draining the rainy day fund....how did this happen?? #oklaed
  • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    Q4: #oklaed What are your plans for Monday? Why are you doing what you are doing?
  • druinok Apr 1 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    #oklaed A3 Biggest question I have is how big is the actual hole? I've heard everywhere from 25M-100M and all from reputable sources (legislators, etc)
  • chuck_pack Apr 1 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    A3) Who is for what at this point?! My confusion lies in which chamber/party/legislator/association favors revenue bills currently active and how I can effectively lobby them to support us. #OklaEd
    • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT
      #oklaed Q3: What confuses you the most about what happened last week or with any legislative process?
  • shawnhime - Moderator Apr 1 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    Personally, my wife will get a raise of $8,100 +. It will help with #teachershortage by retaining our most experienced teachers, who will get an almost 20% increase in TRS benefits for life as well. #OklaEd.
    • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:07 PM EDT
      Q2: How will the recent #oklaed pay raise affect you and your family? Will it make a difference for the teaching profession? What impact will this have on the T shortage?
  • coach57 Apr 1 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    But waiting another 10 years for a change is unacceptable #oklaed
    • chuck_pack Apr 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT
      A2) My personal step is 21 and I will see about a $6950 increase in salary just as my senior becomes a college freshman at NSU. It will help us a lot. For our profession, I believe it offers hope to future teachers that we have turned a corner and they are wanted in #OklaEd
      • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:07 PM EDT
        Q2: How will the recent #oklaed pay raise affect you and your family? Will it make a difference for the teaching profession? What impact will this have on the T shortage?
  • vperezy Apr 1 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    A4 I will be at the Capitol. #oklaed
  • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    The entire bill didn't get axed.... just part of it. And I bet the people in the room negotiating the deal thought it was a good idea and then another POL pointed it out as a problem That happens. Or it was just trickeration #Oklaed
    • MrBurtonMPS Apr 1 @ 9:13 PM EDT
      A3: Why were certain funding streams even included in the House Bill when they new Senate wanted them gone? Why celebrate a bill that meets the axe the next day? #oklaed
      • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT
        #oklaed Q3: What confuses you the most about what happened last week or with any legislative process?
  • AdamGMcPhail Apr 1 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    A3) spread of fake news. #OklaEd
    • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT
      #oklaed Q3: What confuses you the most about what happened last week or with any legislative process?
  • thestephhinton Apr 1 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    I have the same question, and further are they planning on finding revenue sources to fill the $50 million whole? It was discussed. #oklaed
    In reply to @MrBurtonMPS
  • KimberBlodgett Apr 1 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    A3: I’m confused why people are going to the Capitol to thank our legs and Fallin, and not coming back on Tuesday?! #oklaed
  • mrsaj4 Apr 1 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    A3: For me it was the dishonest way it was done. There were too many holes in the funding and we already know they can’t be trusted to follow through #oklaed
    • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT
      #oklaed Q3: What confuses you the most about what happened last week or with any legislative process?
  • Stv_Gilliland Apr 1 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    A3: How the House/Senate operate. We’ll pass this if you do this...and they wonder why there are trust issues? We’ll fix it later attitude hasn’t work well for education. #oklaed
  • grendelrick Apr 1 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    A3 #oklaed It's the slap-in-the-face reality that we can wait years to achieve a 75% majority to pass a tax increase and then undo it hours later with a simple majority vote. That's no way to govern and provide for core state services.
    • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT
      #oklaed Q3: What confuses you the most about what happened last week or with any legislative process?
  • beekaytulsa Apr 1 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    my OKC teacher friend said average expenditure per child is 46c a day...WHAT?? #oklaed
  • coachmadewell Apr 1 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    #oklaed “When we are told to take the day off and thank #okleg for the job well done agreeing on something, then get back in the classroom, that makes me wonder if something is not quite right.”
    • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT
      #oklaed Q3: What confuses you the most about what happened last week or with any legislative process?
  • tchingelements Apr 1 @ 9:15 PM EDT
    A2 I don’t think it’ll keep new teachers in Oklahoma but it may keep some tenure Ts for a year or two more. But this doesn’t address classroom size or case loads, all factors that affect teaching #oklaed
  • bridgestyler Apr 1 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A3) What confuses me the most is how something can happen and there be so many different opinions about what it actually means. #Misinformation #RumorMill #oklaed
    • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT
      #oklaed Q3: What confuses you the most about what happened last week or with any legislative process?
  • VPSBulldogSupt Apr 1 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A3. There are people spreading misinformation for votes and a group spreading misinformation for membership. #oklaed
  • jlreed2011 Apr 1 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A3) Not being from Oklahoma, I am confused by the way our #okleg will pass a bill one day and defund it the next. When I sat on a City Council in California if we did that we would be recalled and replaced. #oklaed
  • AdamGMcPhail Apr 1 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A3) it’s been so long since revenue bills have helped education we don’t know how it is supposed to work! #OklaEd
  • DonleyVicki Apr 1 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A2) The raise will help with my retirement . #oklaed
  • Jules4Ever Apr 1 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A4) We appreciate the raise, I think people assume we’re going to complain. We’re going for answers about funding now and in the future. #oklaed
  • DrTerriC Apr 1 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    a2) I do see that some Oklahoma students in teacher education are starting to consider staying and doing #debtfreeteachers etc.. (which includes a 4 year Oklahoma commitment) #oklaed
  • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    Not every teacher is in the same situation. It is possible that each individual T has to make a different decision. These things are not easy. #oklaed
    • KimberBlodgett Apr 1 @ 9:15 PM EDT
      A3: I’m confused why people are going to the Capitol to thank our legs and Fallin, and not coming back on Tuesday?! #oklaed
  • sulphurmiddle Apr 1 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A2. The raise may hold teachers attention and keep them in state. The lack of revenue might counter that progress (assuming they do not find other sources). #oklaed
  • McDonaldClay Apr 1 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A3: Are schools exempt from the increase in diesel tax? Or will schools being being paying much more for diesel now? #oklaed
  • FunstonWM Apr 1 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    #oklaed good evening educators...joining late. Indian educator & Indian parent to 3 children. 'I believe in public education in Oklahoma'
  • NMeget Apr 1 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    Because for #oklaed it’s not just about a raise for Ts.
    In reply to @panthersup
  • JasonPerez75 Apr 1 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A3: I feel like educators are supposed to instantly trust #okleg because they decided to finally throw some cash in our direction. Years of action, or inaction, has led to mistrust. #oklaed
  • kriscoop80 Apr 1 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    A3. The whole #okleg baffles me. And how they keep getting voted back in. #oklaed
  • amberssawatzky Apr 1 @ 9:16 PM EDT
    Amber Sawatzky, 3rd T #cpsreds #swelem #oklaed
  • EMHSgoppel Apr 1 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    #oklaed #oklaedwalkout #OKwalk4kids
    • FreePressOKC Apr 1 @ 9:08 PM EDT
      I'd you haven't liked the Oklahoma City Free Press Facebook page, please do that. We'll be doing FB Live reports all day around the city for the #OklaEdWalkout.
  • 451Flame Apr 1 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    A4: I will be at my #OklaWE school making sure our Ss know we are offering meals during the walkout. I will be supporting #OklaEd in spirit as they are at the Capitol. I hope it’s communicated we appreciate the work done so far - it’s just there is so much more 2be accomplished.
  • beauchamp_adam Apr 1 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    Adam Beauchamp. Assistant superintendent #cpsreds #oklaed ❤️🌪🏆 Happy Easter!
  • Mrs_M_Granger Apr 1 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    Great advice for speaking points and how-to's that teachers can use tomorrow. #oklaed @okea #oklaedwalkout
  • lauren_pena16 Apr 1 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    Q3: My confusion/concern/fear is that they can dismantle the whole thing in the coming months through repeals. Is that possible??? #oklaed
  • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    Yes, and we advocate and keep ours going up. As long as there is a T shortage, it is an economics thing. Supply and demand #oklaed
    • MrBurtonMPS Apr 1 @ 9:16 PM EDT
      Maybe for a year or two. OK raises this week and then six neighbors raise next week.
      In reply to @James409Jason
  • ShariGateley Apr 1 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    A3 - The thing creating confusion is people telling me to show up & say “thank you.” I know I teach English, but I can do basic math. We passed more increases than revenue & we left money on the table. Tired of being mansplained or legisplained as @jdunnington calls it. #OklaEd
  • dmhiltAPHuG Apr 1 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    A2 what about our support staff? This is one of my major concerns about the pay raise. It’s not just teachers. Support deserves better! #oklaed
    In reply to @James409Jason
  • room20awesome Apr 1 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    A3 This has been confusing to me...what happens if they can't/don't find the funding? #oklaed
    • DrTerriC Apr 1 @ 9:14 PM EDT
      a3) there was a lot of fake news about how long the funding is for.. This is what I understand now.. the pay scale is approved and while some funding is only for a year, the legislature will have to find a way to meet it in subsequent years. #oklaed
      In reply to @James409Jason
  • grendelrick Apr 1 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    Something's not quite right, alright. But she's out of office soon. #oklaed
    • coachmadewell Apr 1 @ 9:15 PM EDT
      #oklaed “When we are told to take the day off and thank #okleg for the job well done agreeing on something, then get back in the classroom, that makes me wonder if something is not quite right.”
      • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT
        #oklaed Q3: What confuses you the most about what happened last week or with any legislative process?
  • karawalk Apr 1 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    A2 If it was 6 years ago, I would still be in the classroom. I moved into admin because I couldn't afford to live on a T's salary. #oklaed
  • djthoreson Apr 1 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    A4: I'll be working on my National Board submissions. OKC is three hours away, the legis get there at 1:30 tomorrow, and my daughter has a 4H competition at 5:30. #oklaed But I'm kind of sad I'll miss the party!
    • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:15 PM EDT
      Q4: #oklaed What are your plans for Monday? Why are you doing what you are doing?
  • KimberBlodgett Apr 1 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    And all teachers at certain districts made the same decision? That’s amazing! #oklaed
    In reply to @James409Jason
  • watersenglish Apr 1 @ 9:17 PM EDT
    ...and downright disrespect! #oklaed
    • JasonPerez75 Apr 1 @ 9:16 PM EDT
      A3: I feel like educators are supposed to instantly trust #okleg because they decided to finally throw some cash in our direction. Years of action, or inaction, has led to mistrust. #oklaed
  • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    Q4 #oklaed ICYMI What are your plans for Monday? Why are you doing what you are doing?
  • JefferyCorbett Apr 1 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    welcome aboard! the #oklaed train is on full speed tonight!
    In reply to @jefferson_first
  • jmidkiff Apr 1 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    Jason Midkiff-Supt of Purcell Public Schools! #oklaed So sorry for being late!
  • NMeget Apr 1 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    Spin game...from #okleg and #oklaed
    In reply to @bridgestyler
  • ejbband21 Apr 1 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    A3) Not so much confusion as just frustrated that #okleg have knowingly not fully funded this. It’s the same thing we’ve been dealing with. #oklaed
  • MrBurtonMPS Apr 1 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    A4: I’ll be at the Capitol. Plan to speak to some reps/sens for my home & district. Seeking increased operational funds. Supporting Ts I work with in advocating for their needs. #oklaed
    • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:15 PM EDT
      Q4: #oklaed What are your plans for Monday? Why are you doing what you are doing?
  • chong2087 Apr 1 @ 9:18 PM EDT
    A4: Recharging my batteries! #oklaed
  • tmh1383 Apr 1 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    We’re coming for you, OKC. #OKWalk4Kids #oklaed #oklahomateacherwalkout
  • EMHSgoppel Apr 1 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    #Oklaed #oklaedwalkout #okwalkforkids
  • joanhagy Apr 1 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    A3 I am a bit confused why a lot of people have decided that the crumbs are enough. Even after everything that has been laid out and said. #oklaed
    • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT
      #oklaed Q3: What confuses you the most about what happened last week or with any legislative process?
  • jlreed2011 Apr 1 @ 9:19 PM EDT
  • kellianglley Apr 1 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    A4: I'll be there. I want straight answers and to let them know educational funding is imperative to the future of our state. #oklaed
    • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:18 PM EDT
      Q4 #oklaed ICYMI What are your plans for Monday? Why are you doing what you are doing?
  • Bhayes72 Apr 1 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    A4: I’m heading to OKC to join my fellow teachers in letting the #okleg know that this isn’t over. #FundEdNow #oklaed
  • jatkd_l Apr 1 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    Q3. The different post by legislators. Some applauding it, but many many others stating how bad it is. #OklaEd
  • mrschleb Apr 1 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    A1: C. It's a first step, but not good one- history doesn't give me much reason to trust OKleg with keeping the funding appropriated where it is currently. funds only adds to my suspicions of political games being played at my kids' expense #oklaed
  • DrTerriC Apr 1 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    I do worry that they cut everything around it and in the end leave us a hole. #oklaed
    In reply to @room20awesome
  • mcappsparks Apr 1 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    A4 I will be at the Capitol on Monday, hoping to see my #oklaed chat friends!
  • druinok Apr 1 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    #oklaed A4 I will be in OKC because my students have never seen a fully funded classroom. My students deserve smaller classes and to feel safe at school. My students deserve to have highly qualified teachers in every classroom
  • eesmith0814 Apr 1 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    Late to #Oklaed (baby’s bedtime!). I’m Elizabeth and I work with future teachers. A4: I’m hoping to be at the Capitol with my kids! They have their signs made but it has to be warm enough for our 12 week old to be outside...
  • wfryer Apr 1 @ 9:19 PM EDT
    #OklaEd Wes Fryer, Tech director @casadyschoolokc & @EdCampOKC organizer with an amazing team of Oklahoma education advocates 😁
  • kriscoop80 Apr 1 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    A4. My why #OklaEd
  • jatkd_l Apr 1 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    A3: The different post by legislators. Some applauding it, but many many others stating how bad it is. #OklaEd
  • thestephhinton Apr 1 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    A4) I plan on speaking to my representatives and senators about funding education. #oklaed
  • AdamGMcPhail Apr 1 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    I love being a principal but I miss the classroom every day. #OklaEd
    In reply to @karawalk
  • jlreed2011 Apr 1 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    A4) I will be in my building so that my teachers and support staff will have the opportunity to go to the capital. #oklaed
  • NMeget Apr 1 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    But time and time again they’ve set a precedence of talking of supporting #oklaed and doing nothing
    In reply to @panthersup
  • saul02_terry Apr 1 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    Terry Saul Supt #sequoyaheagles #comesoarwithus #Oklaed late
  • ShelbyJr3 Apr 1 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    A4: going with my Lunch Fam and Hall Partner to ask questions in regards to the rest of what #OEA asked for. I want THAT plan, how are we getting there. #oklaed
    • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:15 PM EDT
      Q4: #oklaed What are your plans for Monday? Why are you doing what you are doing?
  • ejbband21 Apr 1 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    A4) Going down to show solidarity with my #oklaed family. #oklaed
  • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    Is it possible that some think some is better than none? I'm not saying I agree or disagree, but I'm sure all Ts make decisions on what is best for their students and then themselves. In that order #oklaed
    • joanhagy Apr 1 @ 9:19 PM EDT
      A3 I am a bit confused why a lot of people have decided that the crumbs are enough. Even after everything that has been laid out and said. #oklaed
      • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT
        #oklaed Q3: What confuses you the most about what happened last week or with any legislative process?
  • bridgestyler Apr 1 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    A4) I will be engaging from afar and keeping close tabs on things. We have an all-staff event and I cannot personally attend at the Capitol. 😕 But my wife will be there and in support of #oklaed!
    • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:15 PM EDT
      Q4: #oklaed What are your plans for Monday? Why are you doing what you are doing?
  • DrTerriC Apr 1 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    a3b) I also heard that most legislators will not be there because they took a long a long weekend for easter? Is that true or not? #oklaed
    In reply to @kellianglley
  • room20awesome Apr 1 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    A4 Talking with reps from my school district...@RepMarkMcBride @Kannady4OK91Rep #oklaed
  • KimberBlodgett Apr 1 @ 9:20 PM EDT
    A4: for me to miss a day with my students I am desperate. I am desperate to get education funded. I am desperate to make sure my students become a priority again in this state! #oklaed everything I do, i do for my students!
  • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    #oklaed Q5: What is your school/community doing to support Ts and your/their decision?
  • MPSTechnology Apr 1 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A4: At the shop. Making sure we keep things up and ready for Ts/Ss when they return. #oklaed
  • mrsaj4 Apr 1 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A4: I will be taking my girls to support my colleagues and draw attention to the funding our state needs to provide my girls with the education they deserve and to advocate for funding to keep other services from being cut because of the holes in the plan #oklaed
    • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:15 PM EDT
      Q4: #oklaed What are your plans for Monday? Why are you doing what you are doing?
  • tchingelements Apr 1 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A3 It’s an indirect issue though - funds will b cut else where which could be other services our Ss need. Funding is also not clear & the gen public won’t follow when cuts occur; they’ll only see Ts saying they need more $$ It’s like the lottery argument all over again #oklaed
    • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT
      #oklaed Q3: What confuses you the most about what happened last week or with any legislative process?
  • coach57 Apr 1 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    Anything is possible but since the already approved the education budget #oklaed is funded for 2019 at almost $500M more then 2018. A great start but hopefully we get more in the future
    • lauren_pena16 Apr 1 @ 9:17 PM EDT
      Q3: My confusion/concern/fear is that they can dismantle the whole thing in the coming months through repeals. Is that possible??? #oklaed
  • ProfeSteiner Apr 1 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A4: I'm hoping after this chat I will be educated and informed enough to actually answer this question. Lol #oklaed
    • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:15 PM EDT
      Q4: #oklaed What are your plans for Monday? Why are you doing what you are doing?
  • djthoreson Apr 1 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A4b: Remember, we do have some friends in the legislature. Some of them are trying to help... #oklaed
  • coachmadewell Apr 1 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    #oklaed I’ll be at the Capitol, I couldn’t afford to buy a sign the #okleg wouldn’t read anyway, but I will try and talk with my representative and my senator. I will thank my rep for trying and ask my senator why he hates public education.
    • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:18 PM EDT
      Q4 #oklaed ICYMI What are your plans for Monday? Why are you doing what you are doing?
  • chuck_pack Apr 1 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A4) Leaving Tahlequah at 6:15am to head to OKC to catch a shuttle to the capital. Meeting with Sen. Pemberton and Rep. Meredith at 10:00 am on the fourth floor near room 427 with about 100 friends. I do this because my students need me to do it. #OklaEd
    • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:15 PM EDT
      Q4: #oklaed What are your plans for Monday? Why are you doing what you are doing?
  • kellianglley Apr 1 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    A5: Providing lunches for students. Free coffees for teachers headed up on Monday. Lots and lots of verbal support. Our community is amazing. #oklaed
    • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:21 PM EDT
      #oklaed Q5: What is your school/community doing to support Ts and your/their decision?
  • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:21 PM EDT
    I guess that is a possibility, but with 8 weeks of the #okleg session left and the rest of the government to fund, I'm betting the $50 million gets replaced and more revenue added with 50% measures. Such as tax credits, etc. #oklaed
    • JDRoss1982 Apr 1 @ 9:20 PM EDT
      I understand some are confused but the T's I have heard from are not confused but concerned that since the 50 mil is gone from GR, other things will be cut to fund increases to education. Which is why they wanted rev tied to funding as to not negatively impact other agencies.
      In reply to @James409Jason
  • Erik_Youngman Apr 1 @ 9:22 PM EDT
  • EMHSgoppel Apr 1 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    #oklaed #oklaedwalkout #okwalk4kids
    • KOCOAbigail Apr 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT
      OKLAHOMA WALKOUT 2018 Monday, April 2nd, teachers and state employees will “walk out” advocating for better pay and education funding. I’m honored and excited to be at the State Capitol tomorrow to cover this major event in our state’s history.
  • KimberBlodgett Apr 1 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    But for me to miss a week or more I am pissed! So be ready #okleg there are many that won’t go away after Monday! #oklaed
  • JasonPerez75 Apr 1 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    A4: I worry about my friends going out to the Capitol tomorrow. It will be cold, crammed with people, and lacking access to #okleg Will they return on Tuesday when no action takes place tomorrow and their district says "get back to work"? #oklaed
  • grendelrick Apr 1 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    A4 I'll be IN the Capitol after making sure our feeding program is running without a hitch. #oklaed
    • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:15 PM EDT
      Q4: #oklaed What are your plans for Monday? Why are you doing what you are doing?
  • thestephhinton Apr 1 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    A5) feeding students, providing free childcare to families, many businesses are discounting food for teachers. The #OKCPS community has come together to support their teachers #oklaed
  • 451Flame Apr 1 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    A5: Our Ps and board members have personally told our Ts that they support the T walkout. One board member said “I have a son in school. I want you to walk for him!” That’s the kind of support we have at #OkalWE. #OklaEd
  • wfryer Apr 1 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    I think it will be equally important to visit #OkLeg legislators at the capitol later in the week, in addition to Monday... #OklaEd
    In reply to @bridgestyler
  • givepullorpitch Apr 1 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    A3) my concern is with the teacher pay raise revenue going through the formula. I trust my colleague Matt Holder at sde saying we will all be better off, but still concerned about those with large local funding either off the formula or close to it. #oklaed
  • eesmith0814 Apr 1 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    A4: my purpose in going to the Capitol: 1) thank #Oklaed for fighting for my kids 2) ask #okleg to adequately fund our schools 3) educate my House Rep who is very misinformed (thinks edu needs more cuts!) 4) acknowledge the huge progress that was made by passing HB1010
  • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    #oklaed I'll be curious to see how much growth revenue there is....... some have estimated as high as $600 million
    • panthersup Apr 1 @ 9:21 PM EDT
      A lot of republican legs counting on growth revenue but no doubt this will help when there is no growth
      In reply to @DrTerriC, @MrsHime, @James409Jason
  • kriscoop80 Apr 1 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    A5. 100% supporting us. #oklaed
    • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:21 PM EDT
      #oklaed Q5: What is your school/community doing to support Ts and your/their decision?
  • jlreed2011 Apr 1 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    A5) So far most are in support of what our educators are doing. #oklaed
  • jmidkiff Apr 1 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    Our school is out! Our school board supports our teachers! Our Community Supports our teachers! Open for breakfast and lunch. Continuing Special Education services. #OklaEd
    • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:21 PM EDT
      #oklaed Q5: What is your school/community doing to support Ts and your/their decision?
  • ebarnes73 Apr 1 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    My school is not walking, but we are supporting by volunteering at schools that offer lunches and churches that are opening their doors while #okwalkout4kids is happening...other than that, we are state testing #oklaed
    • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:21 PM EDT
      #oklaed Q5: What is your school/community doing to support Ts and your/their decision?
  • djthoreson Apr 1 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    A5: My family went out to dinner a few days ago and saw a sign at the restaurant for 15% for teachers. Several places in Bartlesville have deals. It's pretty cool to see so much support! #oklaed
    • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:21 PM EDT
      #oklaed Q5: What is your school/community doing to support Ts and your/their decision?
  • JefferyCorbett Apr 1 @ 9:22 PM EDT
    A4: I'll be at the Cap with my daughter & granddaughter. We'll be supporting teachers, talking with legislators, and registering voters! #oklaed #oklaedvotes
    • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:15 PM EDT
      Q4: #oklaed What are your plans for Monday? Why are you doing what you are doing?
  • karawalk Apr 1 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    Same here. There is nothing better than teaching. This year is my first without some type of advisory class and I miss it. #oklaed
    In reply to @AdamGMcPhail
  • chong2087 Apr 1 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    A5: Our district will be back in school on Tuesday. Teachers can continue the walkout, but they must use their personal days to do it. #oklaed
  • VPSBulldogSupt Apr 1 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    A4. At school. #oklaed
  • mrsaj4 Apr 1 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    A5: too much to list. Community support, administration support, and PTA support is amazing. Check out https://t.co/mwEoPryyrk for more information. #oklaed
    • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:21 PM EDT
      #oklaed Q5: What is your school/community doing to support Ts and your/their decision?
  • grendelrick Apr 1 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    But there will be food trucks! #oklaed
    • JasonPerez75 Apr 1 @ 9:22 PM EDT
      A4: I worry about my friends going out to the Capitol tomorrow. It will be cold, crammed with people, and lacking access to #okleg Will they return on Tuesday when no action takes place tomorrow and their district says "get back to work"? #oklaed
  • fairwej Apr 1 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    A5. Providing lunch for students and saying lots of prayers that the right decision is made. #brogedrsrch #oklaed
  • ShelbyJr3 Apr 1 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    A5: school is closed tomorrow! #oklaed
    • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:21 PM EDT
      #oklaed Q5: What is your school/community doing to support Ts and your/their decision?
  • CajunVegan Apr 1 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    Wine and protest sign making #OklaEd #WhyWeWalk
  • MrBurtonMPS Apr 1 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    A5: parents have been highly supportive. @MPSFOK paid for fuel to bus Ts in. Churches helping to provide meals and childcare for community kids #oklaed
    • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:21 PM EDT
      #oklaed Q5: What is your school/community doing to support Ts and your/their decision?
  • tbarnes211 Apr 1 @ 9:23 PM EDT
    A4- I'm clocking in. Because it's Monday. #oklaed
  • chuck_pack Apr 1 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    A5) Tahlequah has responding in ways that bring me to tears! Citizens providing teachers with $50 gift cards. Donut shop sending us off with a free donut. Messages and texts of support. Loving the support of our community. Meanwhile they've organized to care for our kids!#OklaEd
    • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:21 PM EDT
      #oklaed Q5: What is your school/community doing to support Ts and your/their decision?
  • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    Q5: #oklaed ICYMI
  • mrsmcreading Apr 1 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    A4) I'll be standing with my fellow Owasso teachers at a major intersection during rush hour, thanking our comm for support & asking them to join us in advocating for Owasso's kids. #Oklaed
  • grendelrick Apr 1 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    Monday has to be the start. Then Tuesday. And so it goes #oklaed
    • JasonPerez75 Apr 1 @ 9:22 PM EDT
      A4: I worry about my friends going out to the Capitol tomorrow. It will be cold, crammed with people, and lacking access to #okleg Will they return on Tuesday when no action takes place tomorrow and their district says "get back to work"? #oklaed
  • bridgestyler Apr 1 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    A5) My wife and I have received an outpouring of support from friends, family, and parents/community members. It is amazing how many people out there are rooting for #oklaed and truly understand what this means for our state.
    • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:21 PM EDT
      #oklaed Q5: What is your school/community doing to support Ts and your/their decision?
  • mcappsparks Apr 1 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    A5 our district closed and is helping us with transportation, my friends and community are (as always) supportive, and my dad (who walked in 1990) wants to come to the Capitol this week. 😊 #oklaed
  • Jules4Ever Apr 1 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    Q5) Our community has been supportive for the most part. We are taking personal days to go to the Capitol tomorrow. Our kids are worth it. #oklaed
  • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    Supply and demand on the fact that "other states will just raise their pay and we will be back to 50th soon". If that happens that just means #okleg will have to continue to increase #oklaed pay
    • ShariGateley Apr 1 @ 9:20 PM EDT
      Supply and demand hasn’t worked for us so far....what changes if we don’t stay out?
      In reply to @James409Jason
  • KimberBlodgett Apr 1 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    A5: providing breakfast and lunch at multiple sites every day we walk. I sent stuff home with my Ss to keep them caught up. PTA has gone above and beyond for the kids and us. #oklaed
  • thestephhinton Apr 1 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    #oklaed If you are planning on going to the Capitol, I recommend checking out @ClaudiaSwisher 's advice here: https://t.co/imqU8wvd82 and here: https://t.co/0geguRlIQW
  • coach57 Apr 1 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    Clinton Public Schools board of education was one of the first to pass a resolution as has always supported #cpsreds teachers and students #OklaEd
  • tchingelements Apr 1 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    A4 These 2 are my whys. My daughter & nephew deserve a great education. We’ll be at the Capital all week if needed #oklaed
  • joy4ok Apr 1 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    A4: #oklaed I’ll be at the Capitol! There’s a lot of work left to do.
    • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:15 PM EDT
      Q4: #oklaed What are your plans for Monday? Why are you doing what you are doing?
  • room20awesome Apr 1 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    @RepMarkMcBride will be there, and is planning to be available for conversion. #oklaed
    In reply to @DrTerriC, @kellianglley, @RepMarkMcBride
  • dawnbrockman Apr 1 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    Q4: GETTING ON A BUS 🚌 AT 7:30 FROM NORMAN HIGH WITH MY BAND OF BROTHERS. #oklaed
    • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:15 PM EDT
      Q4: #oklaed What are your plans for Monday? Why are you doing what you are doing?
  • DonleyVicki Apr 1 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    A3) I’m confused with how one day I’m going to have one amount as a raise, then the next day it’s $1600 less, then the next day we’re not in full force with the walk-out. Something is not connected. #oklaed
  • kellianglley Apr 1 @ 9:24 PM EDT
    I think many districts will be back on Tuesday. We have many teachers who will be there. #oklaed
    In reply to @JasonPerez75
  • Stv_Gilliland Apr 1 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    A5: Contacting #okleg, feeding our kids, showing up at Capitol....our community is awesome. #oklaed #TogetherWeStand
  • bridgestyler Apr 1 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    A5) My wife teaches 3rd grade and has literally had multiple parents pull her aside and tell her they support her 100% and if there is ANYTHING that she needs they are there to provide it. So touching and inspiring. #oklaed
  • DrTerriC Apr 1 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    mine won't answer his phone.. :( I tried to elect @SPSheehan.. We are now redistricted in our neighborhood.. I wonder if that would make a difference in the future. #oklaed
    In reply to @kellianglley, @SPSheehan
  • wfryer Apr 1 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    A3 I am still confused by the #OkLeg legislature’s support of continued cuts to state services across the board. How can they imagine this is acceptable or moral? #OklaEd
    In reply to @James409Jason
  • eesmith0814 Apr 1 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    A5: I’m amazed by our community in Tulsa! Volunteers are covering meals & childcare. Parents are walking along busiest intersections with signs. Businesses are offering free services for teachers. #oklaed
  • coachmadewell Apr 1 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    #oklaed We have an amazing Super that isn’t agreeing with the gov and telling his teachers to be back on Tues. My dad supports me, but he hates that gas and cigarettes are being raised and is jumping on board with the voting movement to repel.
    • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:21 PM EDT
      #oklaed Q5: What is your school/community doing to support Ts and your/their decision?
  • SpencerLenox Apr 1 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    I like Oklahoma's teachers more than I like our politicians. #oklaedwalkout #oklaed #ElectCarriHicks
  • BandyCarli Apr 1 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    Our governor told us to thank legislators for HB1010XX. Will this do? Thanks for the inspiration, Jimmy! @jimmyfallon @FallonTonight #oklahomateachers #oklaed
  • ShariGateley Apr 1 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    A4 - I’ll be at the capitol! I’ll be fighting for my former students who are currently incarcerated who were failed by our system and making sure I do everything in my power to make sure another one of my babies doesn’t end up there. EDUCATION IS THAT IMPORTANT! #OklaEd
  • Coach_Hill4 Apr 1 @ 9:25 PM EDT
    #oklaed @GovMaryFallin Do you find it embarrassing that Fallin believes teachers should “Thank” the legislature after years of neglect and cuts? Also, the funds have not been replenished to schools and the children, the raise still does not compete with Texas. Will you settle?
    In reply to @joy4ok, @GovMaryFallin
  • room20awesome Apr 1 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    A4b taking advantage of the opportunity to talk with reps, thankful for reps that are willing to talk. #oklaed
  • Bhayes72 Apr 1 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    A5. That’s a bit of a slippery slope right now. Our admin expects us to be back to work on Tuesday which I personally disagree with. Some teachers at G’pool have a whole week of things planned and there is a Glenpool Parent group that has voiced support for us. #oklaed
  • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    True, but this is only the 2nd time in #oklaed history we've had a budget this soon. Usually we are all on pins and needles in the last week of the session watching them fly through bills to fund us as well as other agencies.
    • JDRoss1982 Apr 1 @ 9:24 PM EDT
      You are right, they COULD take up other bills to remove that gap and possibly increase above the 50% but there hasn't been any movement of note yet.
      In reply to @James409Jason
  • grendelrick Apr 1 @ 9:26 PM EDT
    A5 Our faith community is helping us ensure that kids don't miss meals. #oklaed
  • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:27 PM EDT
  • room20awesome Apr 1 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    😂😂😂conversation...but conversion might work too. #oklaed
    In reply to @DrTerriC, @kellianglley, @RepMarkMcBride
  • wfryer Apr 1 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    What a wonderful outpouring of community support! This is so inspiring. I hope everyone documents it well with social media! #OklaEd #OkLeg h/t @TulsaSchools
    In reply to @eesmith0814, @TulsaSchools
  • DonleyVicki Apr 1 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    A4) Since I’m still sick, I’m not going to the Capitol and stand outside. I am, though, going to keep my granddaughters so their mom can go to the Capitol and not have to take them. I am supporting the teachers with texts and e-mails. #oklaed
  • LetsFixThisOK Apr 1 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    We’ll be there ensuring everyone is registered to vote and is signed up for election reminders (which you can do right now at https://t.co/E0fmTyHaia) #oklaed
    In reply to @James409Jason
  • edu_sanders70 Apr 1 @ 9:27 PM EDT
    @okcps is in full support. Webpage and phone lines devoted to family resources during this stoppage. https://t.co/HBLOsVPGbq I support Mid-Del Schools 100% as a product, patron, taxpayer. #oklaed
  • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    The last 10 years has been a giant failure of the great far right tax policy experiment...... cut yourself to prosperity That has failed miserably. Found out that short term growth is being swallowed by long term investment gaps in #oklaed
    • ShariGateley Apr 1 @ 9:26 PM EDT
      Again, they haven’t increased pay in 10 years even though our neighboring states have consistently been higher. Not sure that whole supply & demand thing has ever worked out for us.
      In reply to @James409Jason
  • chuck_pack Apr 1 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    A6) Thank you! Now, how can I help you complete the rest of the assignment? #OklaEd https://t.co/H4NPyEwjK6
  • MrsHime Apr 1 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    A5: #cpsreds Supt. And School Board have supported Ts from the beginning, Out of school Monday #oklaed
  • JasonPerez75 Apr 1 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    A6: Treat education with the same amount of respect and support as you give college football. #oklaed
  • ChristoAveryD Apr 1 @ 9:28 PM EDT
    So this #EasterSunday I think #oklaed & #kyedchat should focus on the gift of #PublicEd and FULLY support the teachers, parents, and students that deserve a great future. You can't say you support kids, and cut finding. #WWJD #OKleg #ISupportKids
  • thestephhinton Apr 1 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    A6) That education in our state should be a priority. That the walkout started years ago, when Ts began walking out of the state. That we are fighting for our state's most important resource, our children. #oklaed
  • ShariGateley Apr 1 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    A5 - I will have parents and students with me tomorrow, along with many other Ts from around my district! We will be out in full force! #OklaEd
  • NMeget Apr 1 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    A5) Our school is trying to help sift thru all the mud and muck to help Ts stay informed. Our #cpsreds community trusts/supports our Ts 💯. Whichever way our Ts want to stand, we will support their #oklaed fight
    • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:21 PM EDT
      #oklaed Q5: What is your school/community doing to support Ts and your/their decision?
  • jennifer_lea_e Apr 1 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    Do I go as T-Rex to the Capitol or nah? #oklahomateacherwalkout #oklaed
  • KassieMcClung Apr 1 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    With shrinking budgets, some schools and districts have left nursing positions unfilled. A school nurse’s pay is significantly lower than those working in a hospital or clinical setting. #oklaed https://t.co/nIKZEYSjk9
  • lauren_pena16 Apr 1 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    Q4: I’ll be at the capitol giving my legislators information about all 165 reasons I have for needing better classroom funding and sharing the stories of our amazing support personnel. #oklaed
  • jk478sn Apr 1 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    That was a direct result of #oklaed mobilization #oklahomateacherwalkout
    • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:26 PM EDT
      True, but this is only the 2nd time in #oklaed history we've had a budget this soon. Usually we are all on pins and needles in the last week of the session watching them fly through bills to fund us as well as other agencies.
      • JDRoss1982 Apr 1 @ 9:24 PM EDT
        You are right, they COULD take up other bills to remove that gap and possibly increase above the 50% but there hasn't been any movement of note yet.
        In reply to @James409Jason
  • druinok Apr 1 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    #oklaed A6 This week was a start and I don't want to discount that. However, it's important that they follow through with promises and fully restore our funding. We didn't get here overnight, nor do I expect to fix it overnight, but there is still work to be done.
  • DrTerriC Apr 1 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    a6) I think we need to engage parents and businesses more.. We need to sell it as an economic growth issue.. companies won't come here with impoverished education. We need to engage our Chambers of Commerce versus working against each other. #oklaed
  • 451Flame Apr 1 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    A6: I want them to know I’m thankful 4 the work so far. I want them to know there’s much more needed to pull us out of the hole 10 yrs of ed funding cuts created. I would like a law stating each yr #OklaEd gets 50 million added to the funding formula.
  • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:29 PM EDT
    Long term goal for #oklaed funding would be to ensure a permanent revenue stream that grows with student population. Our kids shouldn't receive a discount education. #okleg must close the investment gap between our kids and neighboring states
  • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    #oklaed Q6 ICYMI
  • grendelrick Apr 1 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    A6 The operational money you restored will help us undo position cuts at one of our 23 schools. Thank you. #oklaed
  • Jules4Ever Apr 1 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    A6) Tell them we like the direction they’re going, and want to see it continue. Ask them questions about funding now and in the future. #oklaed
  • bridgestyler Apr 1 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    A6) Monday's message is that #oklaed knows its value, is here to fight for their students and colleagues, and will not go away until they are heard.
  • mcappsparks Apr 1 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    A6 if you are as concerned about making OK competitive in attracting business, you MUST make #oklaed competitive, too. A CEO is unlikely to set up shop here if s/he can’t find educated workers or if recruits won’t come here b/c their kids won’t get a proper education.
  • kellianglley Apr 1 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    A6 okleg needs to start investing in KIDS. The long term goal should be to catch up what has been taken and provide more. #oklaed
  • mrsmcreading Apr 1 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    A6) My message to Rep Derby is your decision not to vote was an insult that dist 74 will remember along w/your comment support staff shouldn't get any raises. And to my distinguished @DossettFor34, a genuine thank you for being our voice. #Oklaed
  • room20awesome Apr 1 @ 9:30 PM EDT
    A6 It's exciting that progress has been made...long overdo...but exciting. WE CAN'T STOP HERE!! So much more to be done. #oklaed
  • chong2087 Apr 1 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    A6: To those who oppose adequate educational funding, may you all be defiled with the power of a thousand suns. The long term goal is to fund schools to where people (like me) would want to stay in OK for the long haul, not your pockets or your egos. #oklaed
  • KyleHilterbran Apr 1 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    A5) We support our teachers. It's important to remember that the teachers are the ones to decide. #cpsreds #oklaed
  • djthoreson Apr 1 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    A6: I want them to understand that Education is important - it is our future. Long term, we should probably have a funding formula that determines our state allocation by the number of students (in the state) instead of straight dollars.#oklaed
  • kriscoop80 Apr 1 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    A6. Figure this out and long term. Raise the Damn GPT to 10% #OklaEd
  • Bhayes72 Apr 1 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    A6: It’s time for #okleg to bring in big businesses that aren’t oil and gas related. Time to let the oil and gas industry know that they don’t own them. It’s time for those men and women to understand that teachers are becoming “woke”. #oklaed
  • coachmadewell Apr 1 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    #oklaed With so many districts sending mixed messages to their Ts, the #okleg did exactly what they wanted to accomplish, prevent a statewide school closure. West Va worked because everyone was unified. Can we send the same message?
  • jlreed2011 Apr 1 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    A6) We need to send the message that our kids are worth more. Education funding needs to be priority one! Oil could afford a 7% GPT, the gas taxes are still low, hotels will not lose business if they know how to structure the fees within their costs. More can be done! #oklaed
  • joanhagy Apr 1 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    A6 I will challenge OKlegs to make OK the leader in education in the region. I will ask that they give us the same support they give football and gas and oil. #oklaed
  • ConsultJodi Apr 1 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    What a blessing it was to see a public school student, who due to the school shutdown, accept Christ in her life. May our churches open nightly for prayer and song this week and revival sweep across Oklahoma due the #oklahomateacherwalkout. #oklaed #oklaleg @VictoryChurchOK
  • MrBurtonMPS Apr 1 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    A6: remind #OKleg that Article 13-Section 1 of OK Constitution requires them to “support and maintain a system of free public schools wherein all children of the State may be educated” and that we expect them to FULLY accomplish that requirement #oklaed
  • mrsaj4 Apr 1 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    A6: if you pass a law, fund it. Funding services students receive outside of schools are just as necessary. No more cuts to public ed funding when you fail to raise the appropriate revenue #oklaed
  • bridgestyler Apr 1 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    A6) The long-term goal should be to come up to and remain AT LEAST at the regional average for student investment and teacher pay. The goal is to make a long-term move to put the nation on notice that #oklaed is the place to be.
  • KimberBlodgett Apr 1 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    A6: I want to send the message that our students matter. They shouldn’t only be my first priority, but also theirs. They’re the future and by cutting education you’re not investing in the future of Oklahoma. #oklaed
  • mrschleb Apr 1 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    A4 #oklaed I'll be at the Capitol to try to get answers and clarification on funding and encourage them to work harder, because fast answers aren't what are needed- good solutions are.
  • kellianglley Apr 1 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    The hard part is, the legs are contradicting each other. One's FB post says one thing and another's says something different. They've even stated, "Don't trust us." #oklaed
    In reply to @panthersup
  • BeckiLaoshi Apr 1 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    I’m ready for tomorrow! #okleg #Oklaed #oklaedwalkout
  • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:31 PM EDT
    The $457 million invested in #oklaed is much appreciated, but let's not forget that a huge chunck of that money has already been spent on T pay raises. Schools need money to buy resources and provide awesome learning environments.... adequate just doesn't seem good enough
  • MPSTechnology Apr 1 @ 9:31 PM EDT
  • SWElemMusic Apr 1 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    I am a 2 - 4 grade Music teacher at #swelem #cpsreds I am blessed to be working for a great district who cares about their employees and students. #oklaed
  • ebarnes73 Apr 1 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    A6: Ss in OK should be allowed an amazing education. We do what we can, but #okleg has gotta give too. Last in the nation in per pupil is a joke. Shouldnt it be a goal to at least not be LAST in things? #justnotlast #oklaed
  • ProfeSteiner Apr 1 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    A6: To remember that education and the level and quality of education our Ss receive is a trickle down effect that ends with the level of workers and our state's economy. If our Ss don't have the resources to learn, our state will suffer more than just in the classrooms. #oklaed
  • wfryer Apr 1 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    A6 We need long-term revenue solutions to address funding for #OklaEd and all state services. We need to not only secure a teacher pay raise, but start the shift in our political culture in #OkLeg https://t.co/Ly1X3v7drD
    In reply to @James409Jason
  • ShariGateley Apr 1 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    A6 - Education funding should be normal. An educated society will only help our state economy in the long run. We are 1st in incarceration rates & last in education funding - those numbers have a correlation. It is shameful and immoral. #OklaEd
  • tayloranne914 Apr 1 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    I want to give a heartfelt thank you to @oklacte for honoring me with the Geraldine Burns Award for Excellence in English Studies. I am proud to be an Oklahoma ELA educator! #oklaed
  • AstonsAllstars Apr 1 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    A6: we appreciate the work done so far but please don’t stop. #oklaed
  • DEFishback Apr 1 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    We took this sign to the Capitol in 2014, and it's going back tomorrow. The #okleg failure to maintain public ed is not just bad policy; it is dereliction of its constitutional duty. #oklaed
  • room20awesome Apr 1 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    This! Education can not be ignored...it is vital to our state and to our future! #OklaEd
    • mcappsparks Apr 1 @ 9:30 PM EDT
      A6 if you are as concerned about making OK competitive in attracting business, you MUST make #oklaed competitive, too. A CEO is unlikely to set up shop here if s/he can’t find educated workers or if recruits won’t come here b/c their kids won’t get a proper education.
  • kbreynolds Apr 1 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    What an historic week, and a great start #okleg. Let’s keep that momentum going and restore funding to #oklaed and other core services: corrections, mental health, health care, corrections.
  • coach57 Apr 1 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    First this is not the same #slasandburn #okleg as we had 8 years ago. Hopefully having the will with a big #OklaEd push to + revenue will lead this group to continue adding $$ to the education budget
  • chuck_pack Apr 1 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    Absolutely! What's the national average and why aren't we chasing that? OU and OSU do this every season with style! #Oklaed
    • bridgestyler Apr 1 @ 9:31 PM EDT
      A6) The long-term goal should be to come up to and remain AT LEAST at the regional average for student investment and teacher pay. The goal is to make a long-term move to put the nation on notice that #oklaed is the place to be.
  • watersenglish Apr 1 @ 9:32 PM EDT
    Even better, shouldn't it be our goal to invest in our kids, our state's greatest resource?! #oklaed
  • KimberBlodgett Apr 1 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    That’s so awesome! NPS is the best district! #oklaed
    • Oklahomawaffles Apr 1 @ 9:30 PM EDT
      Super proud of our Norman schools. Always have been. My son went to Lincoln elementary/Irving/NHS.Lincoln was such a special place for him.
      In reply to @KimberBlodgett
  • Stv_Gilliland Apr 1 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    A6: Need permanent revenue stream to fill in the hole that education is in, or we’re gonna get buried. What’s the plan to address this? #oklaed
  • vperezy Apr 1 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    YES. Teachers are adults and have the choice to move for better pay, but our students don't have the choice to leave and they shouldn't have to. Children should be ENTITLED to a quality education anywhere in #oklaed.
  • benfelder_okc Apr 1 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    Another teacher strike looms 28 years after the last walkout. some similarities but many differences between the two pivotal moments for Oklahoma public education #oklaed https://t.co/9c2xD5kEbg
  • jlreed2011 Apr 1 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    A6) Another simple solution could be an across the board property tax dedicated to education funding. A 0.5 - 1% increase in all property taxes, with no exemptions, will go a long way. #oklaed
  • lauren_pena16 Apr 1 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    A5: The awesome churches in our community came together to make sure our kiddos get to eat lunch while schools are closed. #oklaed
  • KristinAtchley Apr 1 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    A6: I’m excited to see turnout of dedicated people, and healthy response for legislators. #oklaed
  • VPSBulldogSupt Apr 1 @ 9:33 PM EDT
    A6 come upnwith a method for sustained funding. Sustained advocacy, and focus on electing education candidates. #oklaed
  • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    #oklaed Q7 What is next? What would you like to see happen in the #okleg or from @GovMaryFallin ?
  • DrTerriC Apr 1 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    I might also say, that we need to look at education as a whole, we don't want to create a world where they graduate from high school but can't afford college. Then it was all for nothing.. https://t.co/diLbFCSmmn #oklaed
  • NMeget Apr 1 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    A6) Step 1...and I might add was a huge #OklaEd goal at beginning of #okleg session, is solid. Keep moving forward. It’s not enough for our state, much less our schools, to stop now. We will advocate as long as it takes to get our reps and senators to get this right
  • dawnbrockman Apr 1 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    Q3: Why some schools let this “DIVERSION” (because that is what it IS) keep them from the ultimate goal—sustainable funding for education. #oklaed #oklaedwalkout We’ll be there for those who can’t. Join us when you are ready.
    • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:11 PM EDT
      #oklaed Q3: What confuses you the most about what happened last week or with any legislative process?
  • coachmadewell Apr 1 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    #oklaed part2) Each #okleg Member should run a focus group with 10-15 Ts, find out our ideas, then put those ideas out between each other. Every one of us has a college degree, can the same be said about our #okleg?
  • PrincipalLinz Apr 1 @ 9:34 PM EDT
    Q6: I want education funding to be a bipartisan priority. A long term goal is multi-year funding and a dedicated revenue source that districts can rely upon and make long term plans! #oklaed
  • jeffpattOKC Apr 1 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    Oklahoma folks, follow @benfelder_okc for all things #oklaed
    • benfelder_okc Apr 1 @ 9:33 PM EDT
      Another teacher strike looms 28 years after the last walkout. some similarities but many differences between the two pivotal moments for Oklahoma public education #oklaed https://t.co/9c2xD5kEbg
  • chuck_pack Apr 1 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    A7) What are the national averages for per pupil spending and teacher salaries? Let's start chasing that OU and OSU do this every season with style! #Oklaed
  • GlinsmannMath Apr 1 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    I couldn’t agree more! Proud to work for and with @joy4ok and @PhilBacharach because of their dedication and determination. #oklaed
    • RabbiShaina Apr 1 @ 8:24 PM EDT
      Shout-outs to @joy4ok and of my brother @PhilBacharach for their tireless hard work on behalf of OK education. There have been funding issues for decades, thank you for working so hard to turn the ship.
  • shawnhime - Moderator Apr 1 @ 9:35 PM EDT
    A6 - We must have a long term plan to keep #OklaEd Teacher pay competitive and make our overall funding competitive in order to hire teachers back and provide the resources needed to ensure Oklahoma students get the high quality education they deserve.
  • panthersup Apr 1 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    What happens Tuesday?? After the OEA rally? #oklaed
  • 451Flame Apr 1 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    A7: Quit playing political games. Please be clear in your support for #OklaEd now and in the future. "Make our public schools palaces - public education is the silver bullet!” West Wing - Sam Seaborn
  • miss_wright88 Apr 1 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    Ready for #oklaedwalkout tomorrow. Students deserve better than broken desks and broken promises. #fundeducation #oklaed #okleg #teachingisimportant
  • ejbband21 Apr 1 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    A6) #okleg should realize we are tired of their failure(on the whole) to the Ts, Ss, and citizens of Oklahoma. They need to get a plan to handle long term funding, that’s their job, hopefully they’ll realize that. #oklaed
  • Shi3rdGrade Apr 1 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    Late to the tweet. A2: This raise will ultimately help towards my retirement one day. I’ll see a lot less month-to-month though because of the particular impact the gas tax will have on my family. #oklaed
  • mcappsparks Apr 1 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    A7 my polite answer is additional funding immediately for support and classrooms and a realistic, long-term strategic plan to move #oklaed funding to first in our region in 5 years.
  • MrsBeck25 - Moderator Apr 1 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    A6: This is a start to setting a precedent that #okleg values education but we have work left to do. Rome was not built in a day, but it was built. #oklaed
  • rosanogal7 Apr 1 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    A6) The Ss education should be the ultimate goal. #oklaed
  • bridgestyler Apr 1 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    So if the state constitution says that #okleg is to “support and maintain a system of free public schools wherein all children of the State may be educated” and we have elected officials that say we are not, then are they themselves violating the constitution?🤔 #oklaed
  • ebarnes73 Apr 1 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    A7: stop with the pettiness. Dont be a jerk or snarky when you offer the poor beggars a scrap from your plate. #oklaed
  • chong2087 Apr 1 @ 9:36 PM EDT
    A7: We have the momentum. Lets keep pushing forward for what we deserve! #oklaed
  • Erik_Youngman Apr 1 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    Enhance specificity by #reporting and documenting separate #grades for each #learning #standard represented on every #assignment and #assessment. #SunChat #EdChat #wischat #iaedchat #TXedchat #oklaed #EDthink #wyoedchat #caedchat
  • jmidkiff Apr 1 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    A6) That they made a good first step, but the #oklaed has ten years of cuts to make up for. We should strive to fund the formula until we are at the 2008 levels per WADM.
  • ShariGateley Apr 1 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    A7 - MORE FUNDING!!!! @okea laid out a great roadmap for how to get to the full ask! Let’s actually have some BOLD leadership at 23rd and Lincoln. THAT is what would be historic. #OklaEd
  • Jules4Ever Apr 1 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    Q7) To be more supportive of education. I’ll never understand how it is okay to allow our students to suffer. Our legislature and governor must do better. #oklaed
  • kriscoop80 Apr 1 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    A7. Would like #okleg to actually work together and give #oklaed funding. And I would like @GovMaryFallin to just go away. November cannot come fast enough #oklaed
  • AnnaStuever Apr 1 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    Tomorrow is a big day for my teacher friends in Oklahoma. I'm thinking of you all and if things don't go well, we'll take care of you in Texas 😀. #supportourteachers #fundingmatters #oklaed
  • OB1_Knabe Apr 1 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    A6: #oklaed knows the worth of our students, our teachers, & our community schools. Now we would like the #okleg to recognize that the quality of #oklaed, social services, & infrastructure determine if businesses decide to call OK home, & fund with recurring revenue.
  • Bhayes72 Apr 1 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    A7: I’d like for them to find a way to not balance our salaries or funding on the backs of the lower and middle classes. It’d also be nice if they would quit handing out tax exemptions/credits to big businesses. #oklaed
  • MrBurtonMPS Apr 1 @ 9:37 PM EDT
    A7: I’d like, no LOVE, for them put their actions where their mouth is. Truly equip our public schools to become the nation’s premiere centers for learning—a plan to keep them there. #NoVouchers #NoESAs #FullyFundOKEducation #oklaed
  • JefferyCorbett Apr 1 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    YES!!!!!! #oklaed
    • bridgestyler Apr 1 @ 9:31 PM EDT
      A6) The long-term goal should be to come up to and remain AT LEAST at the regional average for student investment and teacher pay. The goal is to make a long-term move to put the nation on notice that #oklaed is the place to be.
  • CathyBenge1 Apr 1 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    I am so frustrated that I am driving and cannot read the questions and responses… Of all Sunday nights to be on the road 🤦🏻‍♀️ #oklaed
  • AstonsAllstars Apr 1 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    A7 funding without the mess and confusion, funding without the snarky remarks, funding for our Ss #oklaed
  • BeckiLaoshi Apr 1 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    #aprilfools #okleg #oklaed #oklaedwalkout
    • AP Mar 28 @ 8:34 PM EDT
      BREAKING: Oklahoma Senate gives final approval to broad tax hikes to fund teacher pay, avert statewide teacher walkout.
  • mrschleb Apr 1 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    A5 #oklaed our district decided to go back to school on Monday. I do have questions about it, but am fortunate to be able to go without having to worry about taking personal day.
  • joy4ok Apr 1 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    Dear Oklahoma Teachers, Thank you for fighting for our kids. Thank you for the sacrifice you have made year after year in order to teach our schoolchildren.... #oklaed #OKwalk4kids https://t.co/qS4R5IgNcv
  • mcappsparks Apr 1 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    A7 part two I would also like to see a realistic, long-term strategic plan to diversify Oklahoma’s economy. We cannot continue to rely so heavily on one or two industries. #oklaed
  • ejbband21 Apr 1 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    A7) To quit being corporate pundits and show concern for all Oklahomans not just the wealthy. #oklaed
  • Stv_Gilliland Apr 1 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    A7: An actual plan that addresses the situation with dedicated revenue streams that aren’t borrowed from another service. Our kids shouldn’t be political pawns.....make education a priority, our future is in their hands. #oklaed
  • BeckiLaoshi Apr 1 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    #oklaed #oklaed #oklaedwalkout
  • LoriCainRE Apr 1 @ 9:38 PM EDT
    I'm supporting The March for Public Education - Tulsa to Oklahoma City. Thanks to @tulsacta & @OKEA for organizing this event. Join me by clicking here: https://t.co/fiJzICXLdM #OKWalk4Kids #OklaEd
  • KimberBlodgett Apr 1 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    A7: I want education funded. I want support employees to see their raise. I want state employees to see their raise. I want these raises to be worthwhile. Use Cap gains, stop cutting core serv. #oklaed
  • jmidkiff Apr 1 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    A7) Additional funds for operations and larger support personnel raise. #oklaed
  • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    You know what I want #okleg to learn; that they should stop trying to find ways to discredit #oklaed, that ESAs & Vouchers aren't school choice, but a money grab. I'd like them to stop rehearing the same social petty bills aimed at scoring political points and solve some problems
  • coachmadewell Apr 1 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    #oklaed Mass retirements? Yearly Educational PD for #okleg
  • thestephhinton Apr 1 @ 9:39 PM EDT
    A7) I would like to see education prioritized with further per-pupil funding. It's time for our #okleg to make some changes and it starts with funding core services. #oklaed
  • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    #oklaed Q7 ICYMI
  • VPSBulldogSupt Apr 1 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    A7. Id like the legislature to realize that solid investment in education is and should be a priority #oklaed
  • benfelder_okc Apr 1 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    It hasn't received as much attention, but state employees are also joining in tomorrow's walkout and the employee association has called for many to take the day off. #oklaedwalkout #oklaed #okleg https://t.co/F2wE3g8HFF
  • kbmeach Apr 1 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    I support our #cpsreds teachers with students in mind, like my two Red Tornado daughters. If T’s are satisfied, I’m satisfied. If they are hungry for more, I want them to feast until they are full of funding. Teachers decide! #oklaed
  • NMeget Apr 1 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    A7) funding for state employees, healthcare, mental health, social services, etc.. put b4 big oil/gas. #okleg needs to put our entire state’s needs at the front of their next few decisions. #oklaed isn’t the only group that’s been neglected/ran over for special interests
  • Shi3rdGrade Apr 1 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    A6: There is more that has to be done, and we’ll be back. We won’t wait 10 years or 30 years again. Oklahoma’s children must come first. #oklaed
  • rosanogal7 Apr 1 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    A7) The next steps should always involve a economic plan where teachers will be offered competive wages. #oklaed
  • JefferyCorbett Apr 1 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    Absolutely! Build prisons or build up education. It really isn't hard to understand. #oklaed
    • ShariGateley Apr 1 @ 9:32 PM EDT
      A6 - Education funding should be normal. An educated society will only help our state economy in the long run. We are 1st in incarceration rates & last in education funding - those numbers have a correlation. It is shameful and immoral. #OklaEd
  • bridgestyler Apr 1 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    A7) Never lose sight of unfunded mandates and the burden they cause. We can provide less funding and still make an impact if they get rid of many of the reform measures proven not to work that have never been funded. #oklaed
  • mrsaj4 Apr 1 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    A7: pass the capital gains bill, make public education a priority over prisons, O&G, and the other special interest groups (sorry kids can’t pay for your dinners but they might some day) #oklaed
  • FrankSolomon_4 Apr 1 @ 9:40 PM EDT
    Honored and excited to be attending Courtney Stringer’s #UCO Junior Recital. Courtney is a graduate of #noblehighschool and aspires to be a HS Band Director. This is why I stay in #oklaed after 30 years! #proudpublicschoolsuperintendent
  • kbreynolds Apr 1 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    A6: #okleg here is a long-term goal. What will #oklaed look like for my 3 y/o grandson when he’s a senior? He’s oblivious of tonight’s chat, but he’ll reap the rewards of your work today.
  • room20awesome Apr 1 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    Love..."nations premier centers for learning" our end goal shouldn't be average or average in our region...let's aim high! I expect that of my students...why wouldn't I expect that of #okleg ?#oklaed
  • 451Flame Apr 1 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    What a beautiful expression of support! Thank you. I love the imagery. #OklaEd
    • kbmeach Apr 1 @ 9:40 PM EDT
      I support our #cpsreds teachers with students in mind, like my two Red Tornado daughters. If T’s are satisfied, I’m satisfied. If they are hungry for more, I want them to feast until they are full of funding. Teachers decide! #oklaed
  • grendelrick Apr 1 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    A7 #oklaed The most obvious possibility is for the House to pass SB 1086 and for @GovMaryFallin to sign it. The senate passed it 30-9 (with 9 not voting) on March 15. It only requires a simple majority.
  • coach57 Apr 1 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    The great thing is most of those issues have failed in committee over few years so #oklaed has weathered the storm for now
    • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:39 PM EDT
      You know what I want #okleg to learn; that they should stop trying to find ways to discredit #oklaed, that ESAs & Vouchers aren't school choice, but a money grab. I'd like them to stop rehearing the same social petty bills aimed at scoring political points and solve some problems
  • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    Well said. #Oklaed
    • jdunnington Apr 1 @ 9:41 PM EDT
      A good start would be to sign the pay raise bills for Support Staff and State Employees into law. HB1024xx and HB1026xx. Should have been signed on Friday. A great follow up would be to admit state income tax cuts were too deep and reverse course. #CommonSense
      In reply to @James409Jason, @GovMaryFallin
  • DA_Houston Apr 1 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    Derek A. Houston, PhD Assistant Professor Educational Leadership & Policy Studies University of Oklahoma #oklaed
  • OB1_Knabe Apr 1 @ 9:41 PM EDT
    A7: Start with 2008 per pupil funding level, adjust for inflation and increased enrollment, restore what has been cut to make whole again, adjust to bring us in line with the region, and go forward from there. #oklaed
  • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    Q8: If you were the sole decision maker for all of #oklaed, what would it take for you to be satisfied and go back to work?
  • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    Welcome to the #oklaed Chat.
    • DA_Houston Apr 1 @ 9:41 PM EDT
      Derek A. Houston, PhD Assistant Professor Educational Leadership & Policy Studies University of Oklahoma #oklaed
  • saul02_terry Apr 1 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    A6 Long term want to see our state continue to be gr8 oil & gas state but education truly rollcoasters w the prices. We need other industry revenue! So what will that be...1st class public ed will get us that next industry! #oklaed
  • McDonaldClay Apr 1 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    A7: for them not to try to say ‘hey we gave you this’ now we are going to pass bills to hamstring us more #oklaed
  • druinok Apr 1 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    #oklaed A7 I would like to see increased per-pupil spending. I would like all #okleg members to spend time in actual classrooms to know what is really happening in #oklaed
  • KimberBlodgett Apr 1 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    I have had several Reps tell me this will all come at the expense of cutting other services. Teachers didn’t cause that. #okleg did. They wlll blame us. Stay strong! They can use the Cap gains tax but they don’t want to. DEMAND IT! #oklaed
  • bridgestyler Apr 1 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    A7) We MUST address mental health, corrections, school-to-prison pipeline, infrastructure, and on and on. #oklaed
  • dawnbrockman Apr 1 @ 9:42 PM EDT
    Q6: We are willing to die on this hill. Try us. We need sustained funding for core services. If we ask for capital gains and also look at income tax brackets we can be at 1.095 billion. #oklaed
  • DA_Houston Apr 1 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    A7 - Not sure what I’ve missed or if this has been discussed but I’d like to see Fallin or whoever start having a discussion about the pay schedule. A $14k difference between a first year Tt with a BS/BA and a 25 year Tt with a PhD isn’t enough. #oklaed
  • CathyBenge1 Apr 1 @ 9:43 PM EDT
    I am doing the job of two adults, but being meagerly paid for one. I agree with all of this! 👇🏼#OklaEd @OKSchoolLib
    • KimberBlodgett Apr 1 @ 9:39 PM EDT
      A7: I want education funded. I want support employees to see their raise. I want state employees to see their raise. I want these raises to be worthwhile. Use Cap gains, stop cutting core serv. #oklaed
  • tbarnes211 Apr 1 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    A8- I'm not missing work, I signed a contract for the school year and I have a student roster that I'm responsible for. Very simple. #oklaed
  • ShariGateley Apr 1 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    A8 - I know a lot of us are ready to be out until they provide the @okea ask! #OklaEd
  • djthoreson Apr 1 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    A7: I'd love for them all to see that "fiscally responsible" does not always mean cutting $. It means balancing a budget that funds what needs to be funded - trimming the fat is great, but it shouldn't be by starving it off! #oklaed
  • druinok Apr 1 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    #oklaed A8 A sustainable plan for the future and to restore the funding stripped last week with the hotel bill
  • mcappsparks Apr 1 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    A8 additional funding for students and support, and a solid plan for what’s next. None of us want to be here again next year. #oklaed
  • MrsBeck25 - Moderator Apr 1 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    Wish we would have done this chat a week or two earlier. Thank you @James409Jason for this great dialogue tonight! I feel more informed with what the rest of my #oklaed PLN is thinking 🤔
  • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:44 PM EDT
    That is what is great about America, you have that right to make that choice..... #oklaed
    • tbarnes211 Apr 1 @ 9:44 PM EDT
      A8- I'm not missing work, I signed a contract for the school year and I have a student roster that I'm responsible for. Very simple. #oklaed
  • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    #oklaed Q8: ICYMI
  • bridgestyler Apr 1 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    A8) I want to see a long-term commitment to #oklaed more than any one thing. We cannot settle for anything less than a plan to eat this elephant one bite at a time. Our literal future depends on it. #okleg
    • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:42 PM EDT
      Q8: If you were the sole decision maker for all of #oklaed, what would it take for you to be satisfied and go back to work?
  • Bhayes72 Apr 1 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    Q7B: I’d also like to point out that they have done more when they, D’s and R’s worked together. It wasn’t perfect but it was progress. Partisan politics has hurt Oklahoma and it’s citizens immensely. #ModerateThinkingIsAGoodThing #oklaed
  • chong2087 Apr 1 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    A8: Give us what we demanded. As a representative of #NSUEngEd, I hold myself to a much higher standard; they (legislatures) should too. #oklaed
  • watersenglish Apr 1 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    What's wrong with a little fat anyway? We should have reserves for drought and famine... #oklaed
    • djthoreson Apr 1 @ 9:44 PM EDT
      A7: I'd love for them all to see that "fiscally responsible" does not always mean cutting $. It means balancing a budget that funds what needs to be funded - trimming the fat is great, but it shouldn't be by starving it off! #oklaed
  • JSW_EdTech Apr 1 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    A1: From the rapturous praise I heard in the moment, I expected a lot more A’s. Happy and relieved to see I’m wrong. #oklaed
    In reply to @James409Jason
  • PHSjrs19 Apr 1 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    SPREAD THE WORD! If you plan on supporting our teachers at the capital you can meet at the HS and follow up at 7:30am. Make sure to bundle up because it will be COLD! #oklaed #teacherwalkout
  • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    I don't think I agree with that. I don't know of a single profession who doesn't respect an #oklaed T; without the teacher, no other profession is possible
    • FunstonWM Apr 1 @ 9:43 PM EDT
      respect from ALL of Oklahoma and from other professions. Other professions must RESPECT educators...right now they don't
      In reply to @James409Jason
  • KristinAtchley Apr 1 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    Wish I could’ve even more involved in the chat but family. #oklaed Mommin’ is real life right now. ✌🏻🤘🏼
  • joanhagy Apr 1 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    A8 Pass the OEA's package and funding proposals. I personally feel they can do better. #oklaed
    • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:42 PM EDT
      Q8: If you were the sole decision maker for all of #oklaed, what would it take for you to be satisfied and go back to work?
  • thestephhinton Apr 1 @ 9:45 PM EDT
    A8) an end to treating funding core services like it is a zero sum game. It is not. Funding core services is an #okleg responsibility, I realize that difficult decisions need to be made but we elected our leg to legislate and fund the gov #oklaed
  • 451Flame Apr 1 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    Q8:I’d like to see them follow through w the T & support pay raise & the 50 million funding 2 #OklaEd. I’d also like 2 see them write into law that they will add 2 the funding formula each year. We need continued funding 2 fill in the crater a decade of decreased funding created.
  • kellianglley Apr 1 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    I told my kids I was fighting for 3 reasons. 1 Educational Funding 2 Teacher Raises to help retain and sustain 3 Support Staff raises #2 has been completed. #3 is on the governor's desk #1 is a big question mark #oklaed
    • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:42 PM EDT
      Q8: If you were the sole decision maker for all of #oklaed, what would it take for you to be satisfied and go back to work?
  • Jules4Ever Apr 1 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    A8) #oklaed
    • druinok Apr 1 @ 9:44 PM EDT
      #oklaed A8 A sustainable plan for the future and to restore the funding stripped last week with the hotel bill
  • coachmadewell Apr 1 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    #oklaed True conversations and legislation backed up with sustainable income for our classrooms. I did it become a teacher to get rich, I wanted to make a difference in someone’s life, the same way a teacher made a difference in mine. I don’t want to be a babysitter.
    • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:42 PM EDT
      Q8: If you were the sole decision maker for all of #oklaed, what would it take for you to be satisfied and go back to work?
  • MenzJennifer Apr 1 @ 9:46 PM EDT
  • MrBurtonMPS Apr 1 @ 9:46 PM EDT
    A8: R E S P E C T for the valuable work of teachers, paras, custodians, bus drivers, cooks, admins and RESPECT for our students and their learning experiences & environments #oklaed
    • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:42 PM EDT
      Q8: If you were the sole decision maker for all of #oklaed, what would it take for you to be satisfied and go back to work?
  • chuck_pack Apr 1 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    A8) Easy as 1, 2, 3: 1. Fix HB1010xx by replacing the $50 repealed. 2. Fund our students with an additional $25M through a myriad of other measures. 3. We can do better for our support employees by finding an additional $10M for them. The Oklahoma Standard is higher! #OklaEd
    • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:42 PM EDT
      Q8: If you were the sole decision maker for all of #oklaed, what would it take for you to be satisfied and go back to work?
  • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    Why the OEA package? And does it all have to be at the same time. #okleg passed a significant part of the OEA package. Now they need time to finish the deal. #oklaed
    • joanhagy Apr 1 @ 9:45 PM EDT
      A8 Pass the OEA's package and funding proposals. I personally feel they can do better. #oklaed
      • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:42 PM EDT
        Q8: If you were the sole decision maker for all of #oklaed, what would it take for you to be satisfied and go back to work?
  • room20awesome Apr 1 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    A8 Funding for students and a real plan for moving forward. Many Ts want to walk until they get it all...because they don't trust #okleg to work with them later. #oklaed
  • dawnbrockman Apr 1 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    Q8: OUR ASK. #oklaed
    • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:42 PM EDT
      Q8: If you were the sole decision maker for all of #oklaed, what would it take for you to be satisfied and go back to work?
  • NMeget Apr 1 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    A8) Let’s compromise...Give 4 years to get to $10k raise, 2years for funding, 1/2 this and 1/2 next year, support and state employees get $5k raise over 4 yrs #okleg #OklaEd
  • KimberBlodgett Apr 1 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    A8: this is my work. I’m just not at my school. I’m also not vacationing bc of this. This is my work! So don’t assume I’m not working. I take this serious. Restore the cuts and ill be working again at my site. #oklaed
  • lindahaslerreid Apr 1 @ 9:47 PM EDT
    A6: Ed funding isn't just the concern of parents & educators, but anyone w/ an investment personal or professional in Okla. Businesses won't want 2 come nor STAY in a state ranked 50 in education/ #1 in incarceration. The quality of #oklaed will determine our State's future.
  • coach57 Apr 1 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    Thanks @James409Jason your chat has proven #OklaEd is strong. Although we have many and varying opinions we all work for the kids in Oklahoma .
  • DonleyVicki Apr 1 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    A8)There needs to be a three year plan with assurance funding and increased support staff raises, and to be closer to the original ask. #oklaed
  • watersenglish Apr 1 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    I am concerned that once we all go home, once the cameras are looking the other way, it will be business-as-usual for the #okleg, which hasn't been good for #oklaed.
    • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:47 PM EDT
      Why the OEA package? And does it all have to be at the same time. #okleg passed a significant part of the OEA package. Now they need time to finish the deal. #oklaed
      • joanhagy Apr 1 @ 9:45 PM EDT
        A8 Pass the OEA's package and funding proposals. I personally feel they can do better. #oklaed
        • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:42 PM EDT
          Q8: If you were the sole decision maker for all of #oklaed, what would it take for you to be satisfied and go back to work?
  • djthoreson Apr 1 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    A8: I'll be back as soon as my district is open again. I do believe we have a good first step and I'd be willing to press for a more permanent solution as soon as we get more receptive "representatives" at the Capitol. #oklaed That said, I applaud those who fight now. Confused.
    • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:42 PM EDT
      Q8: If you were the sole decision maker for all of #oklaed, what would it take for you to be satisfied and go back to work?
  • mrsaj4 Apr 1 @ 9:48 PM EDT
    A8: I will go back when my district says it is time. Which as of now is when majority of TS say it is time. Survey daily to decide. I will stand with my colleagues #oklaed
    • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:42 PM EDT
      Q8: If you were the sole decision maker for all of #oklaed, what would it take for you to be satisfied and go back to work?
  • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    #oklaed Q9 Are you still confused? Do you want clarity on an issue? What remains unanswered for you now?
  • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    What would it take if you were the one who decided when your district resumed operations? #Oklaed
    • mrsaj4 Apr 1 @ 9:48 PM EDT
      A8: I will go back when my district says it is time. Which as of now is when majority of TS say it is time. Survey daily to decide. I will stand with my colleagues #oklaed
      • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:42 PM EDT
        Q8: If you were the sole decision maker for all of #oklaed, what would it take for you to be satisfied and go back to work?
  • MrsBeck25 - Moderator Apr 1 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    A8: I can’t answer.... but #oklaed
  • Bhayes72 Apr 1 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    A8: I want to see some sort of long term plan from a combined group of folks like the OEA, the State Dept. of Ed, Senators and Congressmen, and our teachers and administrators. That might be a pipe dream but, how great it would be to them all working together. #oklaed
  • djthoreson Apr 1 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    Same here! #oklaed
    • MrsBeck25 - Moderator Apr 1 @ 9:44 PM EDT
      Wish we would have done this chat a week or two earlier. Thank you @James409Jason for this great dialogue tonight! I feel more informed with what the rest of my #oklaed PLN is thinking 🤔
  • JefferyCorbett Apr 1 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    Ditto! #oklaed
    • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:39 PM EDT
      You know what I want #okleg to learn; that they should stop trying to find ways to discredit #oklaed, that ESAs & Vouchers aren't school choice, but a money grab. I'd like them to stop rehearing the same social petty bills aimed at scoring political points and solve some problems
  • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:49 PM EDT
    What would it take if you were the 1 who made the decision for the district. #oklaed
    • mrsaj4 Apr 1 @ 9:48 PM EDT
      A8: I will go back when my district says it is time. Which as of now is when majority of TS say it is time. Survey daily to decide. I will stand with my colleagues #oklaed
      • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:42 PM EDT
        Q8: If you were the sole decision maker for all of #oklaed, what would it take for you to be satisfied and go back to work?
  • Jules4Ever Apr 1 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    Q9) Still have questions about the stability of funding. #oklaed
  • andiekay_ Apr 1 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    I’m pledging to show up on April 2nd for the #OKWalk4Kids. Will you join me? https://t.co/BBWHjIctbb #okleg #oklaed
  • djthoreson Apr 1 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    Notice I said "trim the fat," not "hack it all off"! ;-) #oklaed
    In reply to @watersenglish
  • eesmith0814 Apr 1 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    A6: Our schools and kids deserve adequate resources! A dramatic increase in per student funding is my goal. Here’s my daughter with her sign for tomorrow... #oklaed
  • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    you do realize that the legislature can't appropriate money in year 2 or 3, right? Its not legal #oklaed
    • ShariGateley Apr 1 @ 9:49 PM EDT
      OEA’s package has promises for year 2 and 3. I don’t trust #okleg to fund years 2 & 3 or beyond simply because they passed revenue. I want it in writing.
      In reply to @James409Jason
  • SandiZinn Apr 1 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    Let’s be clear. A great education for our children doesn’t come from adequate teacher pay OR sufficient funding, it comes from BOTH. #oklaed #TeacherWalkout #WhyIWalk
  • Bhayes72 Apr 1 @ 9:50 PM EDT
    A8: I want to see some sort of long term plan from a combined group of folks like the OEA, the State Dept. of Ed, Senators and Congressmen, and our teachers and administrators. That might be a pipe dream but, how great it would be to see them all working together. #oklaed
  • lauren_pena16 Apr 1 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    A7: I’d love to see more educators in #okleg in the future. #oklaed
  • PrincipalLinz Apr 1 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    Amen! #oklaed
    • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:39 PM EDT
      You know what I want #okleg to learn; that they should stop trying to find ways to discredit #oklaed, that ESAs & Vouchers aren't school choice, but a money grab. I'd like them to stop rehearing the same social petty bills aimed at scoring political points and solve some problems
  • bridgestyler Apr 1 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    At the end of the day just remember that this is all about RESPECT. We want #oklaed to be respected. We must remain respectful in our interactions with #okleg.
  • mcappsparks Apr 1 @ 9:51 PM EDT
    A9 what does funding look like for next year? #oklaed
  • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    #oklaed Q9: ICYMI
  • nateCNU Apr 1 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    Dear Oklahoma Legislators, On behalf of our 700,000 kids: get some rest tonight. I and a few tens of thousands of my closest friends will see you in the morning. #OklaEd #TheTimeIsNow #WhyWeWalk #TeachersUnited #okleg
  • saul02_terry Apr 1 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    A9 what bills to watch for tomorrow/this week to help our cause??? For Revenue #oklaed
  • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    #oklaed
    • mrsaj4 Apr 1 @ 9:51 PM EDT
      For me it comes down to passing the additional funding where I felt confident that additional cuts would not occur when the general fund and the appropriations did not match up
      In reply to @James409Jason
  • ejbband21 Apr 1 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    A9) Why they feel that this lack of funding for #oklaed has been acceptable for so long. I have a feeling they will be like my Rep(Dunlap) was last week, a one legged unicycler. #oklaed
  • lindahaslerreid Apr 1 @ 9:52 PM EDT
    A8: Raise the GPT to at least 6%, Knowing I'm not an economy expert, the special interest group we must begin protecting is our citizenry, not oil, gas, and wind energy. #oklaed
    • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:42 PM EDT
      Q8: If you were the sole decision maker for all of #oklaed, what would it take for you to be satisfied and go back to work?
  • VPSBulldogSupt Apr 1 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    And Trust, at some point we have to trust each other....#oklaed
    • bridgestyler Apr 1 @ 9:51 PM EDT
      At the end of the day just remember that this is all about RESPECT. We want #oklaed to be respected. We must remain respectful in our interactions with #okleg.
  • JefferyCorbett Apr 1 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    And yet we were hearing that funds will come with #edreform strings attached -- just what we don't need. #oklaed
    In reply to @bridgestyler
  • grendelrick Apr 1 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    And there's no guarantee that future legislatures won't click undo on what has been accomplished so far. That's why we vote! #oklaed
    • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:50 PM EDT
      you do realize that the legislature can't appropriate money in year 2 or 3, right? Its not legal #oklaed
      • ShariGateley Apr 1 @ 9:49 PM EDT
        OEA’s package has promises for year 2 and 3. I don’t trust #okleg to fund years 2 & 3 or beyond simply because they passed revenue. I want it in writing.
        In reply to @James409Jason
  • coachmadewell Apr 1 @ 9:53 PM EDT
    #oklaed Why are Superintendents changing their support and not standing together with teachers, knowing how we have gotten here? More rhetorical in nature, I know, but I believe it is a ? worth pondering.
    • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:49 PM EDT
      #oklaed Q9 Are you still confused? Do you want clarity on an issue? What remains unanswered for you now?
  • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    #oklaed Q10: Share with everyone 1 Great Thing going on at your school right now? Whether in your classroom or a teaching peer, what is 1 thing you want people to know is awesome at your school.
  • KimberBlodgett Apr 1 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    A9: for the schools that won’t be at the Capitol Monday or only coming Monday.. did the teachers or admin decide that? #oklaed were you able to say what you think or told what to think? That’s my questions.
  • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    We've had reforms for 10 straight years without funding. lets try to have funding for 10 straight years and allow the reforms to work. Maybe we've fixed the problem. We just need time to see the solution #oklaed
    • JefferyCorbett Apr 1 @ 9:53 PM EDT
      And yet we were hearing that funds will come with #edreform strings attached -- just what we don't need. #oklaed
      In reply to @bridgestyler
  • DA_Houston Apr 1 @ 9:54 PM EDT
    A9 Has there been any discussion, in the chat today or in general, about the the pay schedule? I know it may sound like I’m beating a dead horse but I truly believe that the pay schedule needs to be improved. #oklaed
    In reply to @James409Jason
  • Erik_Youngman Apr 1 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    Rather than assigning a #zero for incomplete work, mark the missing assignment #incomplete and define a process for the incomplete work to be completed and #graded. #Sunchat #wischat #iaedchat #TXedchat #oklaed #EDthink #wyoedchat #caedchat
  • grendelrick Apr 1 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    Here's a good guideline. https://t.co/0GTgXYklp8 #oklaed
    • saul02_terry Apr 1 @ 9:52 PM EDT
      A9 what bills to watch for tomorrow/this week to help our cause??? For Revenue #oklaed
  • chong2087 Apr 1 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    A9: Why has this (lack of educational funding) been allowed to happen for so long? #oklaed
  • MrBurtonMPS Apr 1 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    A9: we were here 29 years ago, we’ve rallied each year for past several, we’re here now (& for how long?). Can you hear us?... Dear #okleg, what actionable plan will you implement from now through indefinite future to keep us from having to come back? #oklaed
    • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:49 PM EDT
      #oklaed Q9 Are you still confused? Do you want clarity on an issue? What remains unanswered for you now?
  • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    pay schedule was improved. The teacher pay raise bill was signed into law on Friday by @GovMaryFallin and changes the minimum salary schedule per the new T payraise #oklaed
    In reply to @DA_Houston, @GovMaryFallin
  • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    #oklaed
    • Dhemp57Dana Apr 1 @ 9:53 PM EDT
      We can't blame this on "fat" and waste. When you go on an extreme diet, you lose muscle-not fat. When you make extreme budget cuts, you lose muscle. The fat survives. The body politic is much like our physical bodies. Cutting funds just damages muscle and heart.
      In reply to @James409Jason
  • djthoreson Apr 1 @ 9:55 PM EDT
    Why can't they use their personal leave for it? I am a little jealous of the perfect attendance stipend, though... #oklaed
  • mcappsparks Apr 1 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    A10 my kids are what’s awesome at my school! I’ll put them up against any students, anywhere, any time! #oklaed
  • eesmith0814 Apr 1 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    A6: Compared to my kids’ school in Fayetteville, AR, #oklaed class sizes are much bigger, kids don’t have the same specials (no art or music at some schools), fewer reading/math specialists, field trips very rare. My kids deserve what students in other states receive!
  • AtchleyLinda Apr 1 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    #Oklaed I remain very concerned about cuts to mental health services. This often affects our kids now and throughout their lifetimes.
  • kbreynolds Apr 1 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    @James409Jason great #oklaed chat tonight my friend!
  • bridgestyler Apr 1 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    A9) One question: How many will be at the Capitol tomorrow? 10K, 15K, 20K? #oklaed
  • thestephhinton Apr 1 @ 9:56 PM EDT
    A10) Last month, we received the Striving Readers Grant! Excited to see the change this increase in funding has in store for the schools involved. #oklaed
  • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    Q10: #oklaed ICYMI: Share 1 awesome thing going on in your classroom or school.
  • 451Flame Apr 1 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    A:10 My #OklaWE Ts are amazing. They work through their exhaustion to provide the best learning opportunities for our Ss. #OklaEd https://t.co/z8gjzedEvK via @youtube
  • Stv_Gilliland Apr 1 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    Make sure we all VOTE, help our kids get registered. We do have some say in the matter! #oklaed
  • VPSBulldogSupt Apr 1 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    Thank you @James409Jason Best wishes to all whether you're in a classroom or at the capitol. We are all in this together. Our kids need us where ever we are. #oklaed
  • Colebaby83 Apr 1 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    I’m pledging to show up on April 2nd for the #OKWalk4Kids. Will you join me? https://t.co/XpvmXmCZDX #okleg #oklaed
  • CadleySchafer Apr 1 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    I’m pledging to show up on April 2nd for the #OKWalk4Kids. Will you join me? https://t.co/iTLakhbBRs #okleg #oklaed
  • NMeget Apr 1 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    A10) #swelem Ss have read over 51,000,000 words as a school the last 2 nine weeks! 2nd, 3rd and 4th graders getting stuff done b/c of their awesome Ts! #oklaed
    • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:54 PM EDT
      #oklaed Q10: Share with everyone 1 Great Thing going on at your school right now? Whether in your classroom or a teaching peer, what is 1 thing you want people to know is awesome at your school.
  • KimberBlodgett Apr 1 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    My husband packing my backpack for tomorrow: what do you want/need in your riot bag? He gets me. He knows I need supplies. #oklaed
  • shawnhime - Moderator Apr 1 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    That starts immediately - Most of the #okleg is up for election in November #OklaEd
    In reply to @grendelrick
  • ClaudiaSwisher Apr 1 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    #oklaed If we don't vote...and don't vote for pro-education candidates, I guarantee our efforts will be futile. Please join me in Chalking the Vote, and encouraging educators to go to the polls. https://t.co/PPNdpGJESD
  • panthersup Apr 1 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    #oklaed hell knows no fury like a teacher pissed... okc seems ready
  • AdamGMcPhail Apr 1 @ 9:57 PM EDT
    A10) we are about to go compete in National History Day in Weatherford. Every year, for the past 28 years, we send 10-15 kids to Washington DC to compete for a national championship! @NationalHistory #oklaed
  • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:58 PM EDT
    You know what is awesome at #AlexPS ~ we just completed parts 1 & 2 of our $34M bond issue. We just moved into our new MS, HS, complete with Storm Shelter. About to break ground on new Elem school and STEM/AG lab #oklaed
  • Biobellrocks Apr 1 @ 9:58 PM EDT
    Missed the whole #oklaed chat tonight, but I’ve got my signs ready for tomorrow! #fundeducation
  • mrsaj4 Apr 1 @ 9:58 PM EDT
    Many districts are going to be facing some very difficult decisions. Some are trying to force their districts hand, some are already being told to bring Dr. notes if gone, none of this will help culture or keeping TS #oklaed
    In reply to @KimberBlodgett
  • bridgestyler Apr 1 @ 9:58 PM EDT
    Great job @James409Jason! Looking forward to tomorrow for many reasons. Let's show #okleg what #oklaed is all about! #Respect
  • DA_Houston Apr 1 @ 9:58 PM EDT
    Improved by raising the minimum, correct? Was the gap between the lowest pay and the highest pay increased? Are future teachers going to have a significant financial incentive to improve and remain in the classroom? #oklaed
    In reply to @James409Jason, @GovMaryFallin
  • MrsHime Apr 1 @ 9:58 PM EDT
    A10: #cpsreds received the Striving Readers grant! #oklaed
  • grendelrick Apr 1 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    If they have opponents! #oklaed
    In reply to @shawnhime
  • Jules4Ever Apr 1 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    A10) We are thankful for our community in Alex! They have voted on two bonds, allowing for our new facilities, and our facilities are full of an amazing staff! I’m proud to be an Alex Longhorn! #oklaed
  • ProfeSteiner Apr 1 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    A10: At Clinton #cpsreds we have the most AMAZING Admin who has been able to support our district and/or help us find grants and funding to take care of most of our Ss classroom needs, unlike many of the photos being posted. Thanks @coach57 for all of your support! #oklaed
    • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:54 PM EDT
      #oklaed Q10: Share with everyone 1 Great Thing going on at your school right now? Whether in your classroom or a teaching peer, what is 1 thing you want people to know is awesome at your school.
  • room20awesome Apr 1 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    My niece teaches at Western-heights they were told to use the day to say "thank you" and return to class on Tuesday...🤢😡 No one has the right to dictate another's feelings/beliefs. #OklaEd
    In reply to @KimberBlodgett
  • eesmith0814 Apr 1 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    The @TulsaChamber is a great partner and supporter of #oklaed! But I know the same cannot be said across the state.
    In reply to @DrTerriC, @TulsaChamber
  • ShariGateley Apr 1 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    A10 - My school is full of students who will be graduating in May as the first in their family and then they are going on to college! THIS is huge and THIS is what education is all about! That is a game changer for generations to come!! #OklaEd
  • djthoreson Apr 1 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    A10: I'm thrilled that juniors will be taking the ACT Tuesday, whether we have school or not! #oklaed
    • James409Jason Apr 1 @ 9:54 PM EDT
      #oklaed Q10: Share with everyone 1 Great Thing going on at your school right now? Whether in your classroom or a teaching peer, what is 1 thing you want people to know is awesome at your school.
  • edgeblogger Apr 1 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    I hope to see many of my #oklaed friends at the Capitol tomorrow. My message to #okleg is simple: Cuts have consequences. We are fighting for our students because they deserve the best and we can do better!
  • AtchleyLinda Apr 1 @ 9:59 PM EDT
    #Oklaed The education underfunding debacle IS an economic issue. Our S must be adequately educated so that their education is recognized to have value nationally. Face it, T pay is seen as quality/inequality of Ed product