Heather Boyle 11/14/2019
Description
Heather Boyle shares the importance of the small Bartlesville community-based organization, Public Education Advocates for Kids (PEAK), in organizing the walkouts, including ensuring children were fed during the strike and organizing a strike fund for non-certified staff. She describes how the teacher shortage and education's reputation in the state cause a never ending cycle; she talks about the importance of staying informed and advocating for education. She thinks all education organizations need to 'meet at the table' to give lawmakers and idea of what we need then give them the space to do their jobs.
| Date(s) | 11/14/2019 |
| Call Number | OEW_015 |
| Subjects | 2018 Oklahoma teachers' strike, Teacher shortages, Advocates, Active union members, Family of educators Education and state, Educational law and legislation, Elementary school teachers, Interviews, School administrators, Strikes and lockouts--Teachers--U.S. states |
| Interviewee(s) | Heather Boyle |
| Interviewer(s) | Stacey Goodwin |