On Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honor the transgender students, educators, & staff whose lives and contributions enrich our schools. Today we remember those lost to violence & reaffirm our commitment to creating safe, affirming learning environments for all. 🕯️💜 #TransgenderDayOfRemembrance

After 2 years of attempting to stifle our voices they’ve completely removed public comment from the meeting.

Join us for this months State Board of Education meeting. ❌ Walters wants to strip our educators of their 1st amendment right. 👍 Board members are focused on improving Oklahoma education regardless of Walters’ divisive rhetoric. 📅 Thursday 9/25 ⏰ 9 am 📍OSDE- 2500 N Lincoln Blvd OKC

Tomorrow’s Board of Education meeting is cancelled, so join us at the Capitol instead! 8/28 @ 11am 🗣️

Fact checking Ryan Walters is our favorite pastime. Just kidding…we’d really love it if we didn’t have to do this.

Juneteenth marks delayed freedom—and the danger of silenced truth. In OK, HB 1775 keeps students from learning that history. At W.OK.E., we fight for honest education. You can’t build justice on lies. #Juneteenth #TeachTheTruth #RepealHB1775 #OklaEd #WOKE

If you plan to participate in a No Kings protest, please share this message. Let's make it known in advance that we intend to peacefully exercise our right to protest. Further, call Governor Stitt's office and let him know how unhappy we are with his attempt to silence us (405) 521-2342

Our Director, Erica Watkins, on The Weekend on MSNBC speaking about Oklahoma education and the work we are doing. Watch the interview here 👇 www.msnbc.com/the-weekend/...

Be sure to stop by our booth at 39th Street Pride this weekend in OKC!

The Supreme Court just remembered the Constitution exists. No, you can’t force taxpayers to fund a religious charter school. Yes, Christian nationalists are crying about it. No, protecting the separation of church and state isn’t “religious discrimination” Yes, public schools are for ALL kids.

OPT-OUT FORMS ARE OFFICIALLY RELEASED! Scan the code below or follow this link. Be sure to choose the appropriate form for your student's grade in the upcoming school year. drive.google.com/drive/folder...

Join us at the OSBE Meeting on May 21 @3pm (arrive early if you want to sign up to speak)

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to the heroes who shape minds and futures—often without the pay, respect, or support they deserve. Thank you for showing up, even when the system doesn’t show up for you.

COMING SOON: Opt-Out Forms for the new Social Studies Standards We are developing thorough and effective forms, with the help of attorneys, to allow parents and guardians to protect their children from the harmful parts of the new standards. Stay tuned for the release.

W.OK.E Election season has begun! We have positions open on our leadership team, and we'd love to have you join us. Candidacy filing is open May 1-June 30 Voting is August 25-31 If you have questions or want to file you'll need to join our signal chats. signal.group#CjQKICs1CTHK...

Don’t worry, we saved the February OSBE meeting before it was inexplicably removed. Definitely watch if you haven’t seen how the board was pressured to vote on something they were uncomfortable with. youtu.be/Vhjzq9xdngw?...

THE FIGHT ISNT OVER! Keep contacting your legislators! We have to get enough votes to pass Senator Pugh’s SJR20 to reject the standards Tell your friends, your coworkers, your family…tell everyone you know to keep calling and emailing all weekend!

CALL TODAY! Demand they reject the social studies standards!

Join us at the Oklahoma State Board of Education Meeting this Thursday!

‘All children should feel safe to use the bathroom’: SARAH AND IAN HOFFMAN ON WRITING TO CREATE A CULTURE OF KINDNESS HTTPS://PEN.ORG/SARAH-AND-IAN-HOFFMAN-ON-WRITING-TO-CREATE-A-CULTURE-OF-KINDNESS/

Please consider joining us on April 19th for a day of quiet remembrance.

We’re looking for folks to step into two statewide roles and several regional chair positions. If you’ve thought about stepping up or you want to do more, we’d love to have you. Fill out the application here: forms.gle/t3ghgRUGjxey...

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Call your reps. Tell them to vote no on SB 105 - removes required IEP for LNH Scholarship. Funds intended to support special education students will go to those who can pay for a diagnosis. Be a voice for our SPED students.

Please join our postcard campaign. Ask your state reps to REJECT the proposed social studies standards. Oklahoma parents deserve the right to have a say in what our children are being taught. These standards will be in place for the next 6 years. ACT NOW! drive.google.com/file/d/1cmUQ...

Don’t forget to vote in your local school board election today Oklahoma! Remind your friends to get to the polls 🗳️

5 actionable steps you can take to help protect the Department of Education, from Educators Defending Democracy.

Donald Trump and Elon Musk have aimed their wrecking ball at public schools and the futures of the 50 million students in rural, suburban, and urban communities across America—by dismantling public education to pay for tax handouts for billionaires

This is a pivotal moment for American education. Defense of Democracy Oklahoma is as committed as ever to advocating for quality and equitable education for all students.

Join us for our 2nd annual Trans Day of Visibility event at the state board of education meeting. 5/27 @ 11am

We must act NOW! Contact your Oklahoma House Representative and tell them to VOTE NO on HB 1393. Find your legislator’s phone number and email here: okpolicy.org/resources/find-your-legislator/ Every call and email matters. Let’s stand up for Oklahoma’s students!

Contact your legislator NOW! This bill will be heard today. okpolicy.org/resources/fi...

Ryan Walters announced a partnership with Lee Greenwood to put Trump bibles in classrooms. We fixed his press release for him. He should really proof read these things.

Join us at Glenpool Conference Center at 6pm on March 6th to protest Ryan Walters and the City Elders.

The numbers are in. It was always a scheme to benefit the wealthy.

Join us at the Oklahoma State Capitol at 10am on Feb 25th to Rally for Public Education!

Find your legislator here: pluralpolicy.com/find-your-le...

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OSDE has already changed the official record for many teacher certifications on the agenda for today’s meeting, even though they have not yet been voted on. Did the board discuss these decisions prior to the meeting or is someone changing the status of certs without an official vote?

At Defense of Democracy, we reflect on gratitude while accepting the harsh reality behind our traditions. History shouldn’t be censored or rewritten because it’s distasteful. Together, we fight for inclusive & factual education. Thank you, volunteers, you are this organization

Tomorrow’s Oklahoma State BOE meeting is cancelled. Maybe Ryan is just too heartbroken about not being picked for Secretary of Education 😆