PUBLIC SCHOOLSWEEK

FEBRUARY 27 - MARCH 3, 2023

Join public school parents, teachers and staff across the nation in this grassroots effort to celebrate all the great things happening in our public schools.We'll remind our communities and elected officials how important public schools are as we 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 PART OF THE CELEBRATION: Here are some ways you can participate!

Sunday, February 26: 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.

Monday, February 27: Join us in #RedforEd at the State Capitol for a news conference and meetings with legislators. Can't make it in person? Schedule a zoom meeting with your legislator or send an email.

Tuesday, February 28: Share the reasons you love public school on your social media accounts.Wear #RedforEd in a selfie OR post a favorite school moment photo with the hashtags #PublicSchoolProud, #RedforEd, #WeChoosePublicSchool, #OklaEd.

Wednesday, March 1: Quote your kid! Ask your student their favorite thing about school and share their answer on social media. Don't forget your hashtags!

Thursday, March 2: Send a note or email to your student's teachers reminding them of their value and saying thanks.

Friday, March 3: Send a handwritten note or card to our elected officials. Consider writing the Gov, Lt. Gov, State Superintendent and/or your legislators. Share the importance of public school and encourage them to fully support public education. (Kids' notes are impactful, too!)

HELPFUL

SOCIAL

TOOLS

MEDIA PROFILE PIC

PSW TOOLKIT

DAILY ACTION CALENDAR 2023 (PDF)

PUBLIC SCHOOLS PROUD INFOGRAPHIC.PDF

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