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OSDE Files Motion to Dismiss OKPLAC Suit to Prevent Religious Charter School

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OSDE Files Motion to Dismiss OKPLAC Suit to Prevent Religious Charter School

OKPLAC Vice President Erin Brewer says a state-funded religious charter school violates our Constitutional right to religious freedom.

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Local Nonpartisan Education Advocates Stand Opposed to State Voucher Bill

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Local Nonpartisan Education Advocates Stand Opposed to State Voucher Bill

Enid News & Eagle

Local area education advocates from different sides of the political aisle say they are opposed to the state’s private school funding bill that’s expected to make it to a full Senate vote Monday at the Capitol.

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Public School Advocates Kicked Off Public Schools Week on Monday

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Public School Advocates Kicked Off Public Schools Week on Monday

KWTV

Education is a big topic at this year’s legislative session, as there’s dozens of proposed bills that could make a difference in your child’s education. News 9's Augusta McDonnell has been covering education policy closely this session.

Lawmakers set to address pandemic problems in Oklahoma schools

Lawmakers set to address pandemic problems in Oklahoma schools

KTUL

"We need to make sure that the public school system remains viable, remains funded, and that we have teachers that want to work there — that matters, working conditions matter,” said JJ Burnam, a co-founder of the Tulsa PLAC.

Less than 0.3% of Tulsa Public Schools students have opted out a week into mask mandate

Less than 0.3% of Tulsa Public Schools students have opted out a week into mask mandate

KTUL

Parents of only 67 of 32,000 Tulsa Public Schools students have applied for an exemption for wearing a protective mask during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tulsa PLAC speaks with KTUL Channel 8 about balancing parent wishes with keeping schools open and kids in the classroom.

OKPLAC calls on governor to declare public health emergency

OKPLAC calls on governor to declare public health emergency

KFOR

In light of a new law prohibiting protective masks in schools, The Oklahoma Parent Legislative Action Committee (OKPLAC) is pushing for Gov. Kevin Stitt to declare a public health emergency to help keep schools open.

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Parents & clergy gather at Oklahoma State Capitol in support of public schools

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Parents & clergy gather at Oklahoma State Capitol in support of public schools

KFOR

The Oklahoma Parent Legislative Action Committee is telling state lawmakers to “stop harming public schools.” The grassroots advocates said new legislation is going to cause schools to compete for dollars and pit families against each other.

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Parents, Students Voice Concerns About School Funding Changes

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Parents, Students Voice Concerns About School Funding Changes

KWTV

Parent, school, and student advocacy organizations are demanding full funding for schools. “We want our elected leaders to understand a majority of us as parents are choosing public schools. What we are looking for is our leaders to partner with us.”

Gauging A Plan To Alter Education Funding in Oklahoma

Gauging A Plan To Alter Education Funding in Oklahoma

Oklahoma Watch

JJ Burnam, from the Tulsa PLAC, said the premise of the bill implies the public education system is the problem and parents should “shop” for a school. That design gives schools the power to pick students and could leave some students behind. “You would find a great weeding out of the least advantaged,” he said.

Gov. Stitt rescinds controversial State Board of Education appointee following heavy public backlash

Gov. Stitt rescinds controversial State Board of Education appointee following heavy public backlash

KFOR

Oklahoma Parent Legislative Action Committee teamed up with other nonpartisan education and parent groups in opposition Gov. Kevin Stitt's controversial nominee to the Oklahoma State Board of Education.

Parents juggling jobs, education of children in pandemic

Parents juggling jobs, education of children in pandemic

The Ada News

Now that schools aren’t able to function normally, Oklahomans are seeing how important public schools are. “Parents want to get back to normal, and schools want to get back to normal, but everybody is trying to do the right thing from a public health perspective.”

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Lisa Kramer: Oklahoma has chosen public schools and the Legislature should reject SB 407

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Lisa Kramer: Oklahoma has chosen public schools and the Legislature should reject SB 407

Tulsa World Op-Ed by OKPLAC Chair Lisa Kramer

Oklahomans have spoken loud and clear that their top priority is a strong, adequately funded public school system.

New local Parent Legislative Action Committee formed to support full funding for students

New local Parent Legislative Action Committee formed to support full funding for students

The Shawnee News-Star

The Greater Shawnee, Tecumseh and Seminole Parent Legislative Action Committee (Greater STAS PLAC) officially launched, joining the efforts of thousands of local parents statewide in advocating for strong, equitable public schools for every child in Oklahoma.

Parent Legislative Action Committee launches Public School Week as they advocate for additional funding

Parent Legislative Action Committee launches Public School Week as they advocate for additional funding

KJRH

"Public schools in Oklahoma are still last in the region in per pupil funding. That does make a difference to teachers. So we're still trying to retain teachers and get more qualified teachers in the classroom. Teachers want to be successful," Lisa Kramer from the OKPLAC said.

The Spirit of the Teacher Walkouts Lived On in the Midterms

The Spirit of the Teacher Walkouts Lived On in the Midterms

The New Yorker

Oklahoma parents turned their anger into action. They formed PLAC, a Parent Legislative Action Committee. PLAC advocates in the state capitol for the parents of public-school children. For years, legislators in Oklahoma could take comfort in the fact that few residents knew their names; now, parents were watching.

Oklahoma Parents Urge Gov. Fallin To Sign Reading Bill

Oklahoma Parents Urge Gov. Fallin To Sign Reading Bill

KGOU

A group of Oklahoma parents concerned about new third grade reading requirements are urging Gov. Mary Fallin to sign a bill making it easier to promote students. The Parent Legislative Action Committee of Central Oklahoma delivered a petition to the governor on Monday with more than 2,000 signatures.