PUBLIC SCHOOLS WEEK, FEBRUARY 26 - March 1, 2024

Join public school parents, teachers and staff across the nation in this grassroots effort to celebrate the importance of public education to our democracy. For the week of February 26, we'll remind our communities and elected officials how important public schools are as they serve 700,000 students in Oklahoma. 

Update your social media profile pic with the #PublicSchoolProud frame and download the toolkit below that's right for you. Follow your local PLAC and/or OKPLAC for actions to take each day and content to share on your personal page.

Be sure to join us at the Oklahoma State Capitol on Wednesday, February 28, 2024, to join other public education advocates in meetings with legislators!

BE PART OF THE CELEBRATION

This week, let's elevate our public schools by participating in one simple awareness activity each day!

Sunday, February 25: Update your social media profile picture with the red #PublicSchoolProud image. Download it from www.okplac.org/public-schools-week and upload it to your profile. Also, pick up some note cards so you’re ready to send snail mail to elected officials on Monday!

Monday, February 26: Send a handwritten note or card to our elected officials. Consider writing the Gov, Lt. Gov, State Superintendent and your legislators. Share the importance of public school and encourage them to fully support public education. (Kids' notes are impactful, too!) Imagine the impact on our leaders when they receive LOTS of public ed mail!

Tuesday, February 27: Share the reasons you love public school on your social media accounts. Wear #RedforEd or red, white & blue in a video or selfie OR post a favorite school moment photo with the hashtags #PublicSchoolProud, #RedforEd, #WeChoosePublicSchool, #OklaEd.

Wednesday, February 28: Join us in #RedforEd and your patriotic swag at the State Capitol for a pep rally and meetings with legislators. Can't make it in person? Schedule a zoom meeting with your legislator or send an email. MORE DETAILS & RSVP HERE!

Thursday, February 29: Quote your kid! Ask your student their favorite thing about school and share their answer on social media. Don't forget your hashtags!

Friday, March 1: Send a note or email to your student's teachers reminding them of their value and saying thanks.

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