Changing Lives Through Choice: One Father’s Story at the Oklahoma Capitol
On March 12, 2025, over 200 students, parents, advocates and school leaders from across the state gathered at the Oklahoma State Capitol to thank...
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OPSA had the honor of presenting on the important topic of how Parents + Teachers = Student Success at a recent statewide teacher professional development conference. We want to ensure everyone can access the information and presentation shared.
In Oklahoma, parent engagement has been shown to significantly improve educational outcomes. Schools with high levels of parent involvement report a 20% increase in student attendance and a 15% higher rate of academic achievement. Research from the Oklahoma State Department of Education indicates that family and community engagement leads to substantial gains in student success, including better attendance and higher academic performance.
Browse the information provided for actionable tips that can be easily implemented by educators and school leaders today!
Learn the why, the what, and the how of effective parental engagement, along with ideas from parents about what they want to know. BONUS: We also ask for you to share your perspective so that we can create a corresponding parent training on the ways that parents can best help you!
You can access all of the materials, including the presentation, resources, and downloads here.
20 Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit Rule Changes
The Oklahoma Tax Commission has released new rules for the Oklahoma Parental Choice Tax Credit. OPSA has made a list of 20 important changes for our...