AUGUST 2026 ALERTS:

Oklahoma public education supporters have two important opportunities coming up to get informed, ask questions, and better understand issues that will directly impact our schools, communities, and students.

We hope you’ll make plans to join us for both — and help us spread the word!

AUGUST 15 @ 1:30 PM — SQ 844 & SQ 846 TOWN HALL

This Saturday, Oklahoma Policy Institute is hosting an incredibly important town hall to help voters understand State Questions 844 and 846 before the August 25 election.This town hall is an opportunity to hear straightforward, fact-based explanations of what each proposal would actually change and what those changes could mean for Oklahoma.Participants will be able to:• Learn what SQ 844 and SQ 846 would change

• Hear clear, fact-based explanations
• Ask questions in an open and respectful setting
• Leave better prepared to cast an informed vote on August 25

You can participate in person or virtually via livestream.

📅 Saturday, August 15​
⏰ 1:30 PM @ Mayflower Congregational Church in OKC or Virtual Livestream

REGISTER OR ACCESS THE LIVESTREAM HERE:​

https://okpolicy.org/august2026townhall/​
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AUGUST 18 @ 7 PM VIRTUAL WEBINAR — WHAT DO OKLAHOMANS REALLY WANT WHEN IT COMES TO RELIGION IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS?

Join the Oklahoma Rural Schools Coalition, Oklahoma PLAC, Oklahoma Faith Network, and Oklahoma Appleseed Center for Law and Justice for the launch of a brand-new Oklahoma-specific report examining what Oklahomans actually believe about religion in our public schools.For more than a year, these organizations have worked collaboratively across the state — holding listening sessions with parents, educators, faith leaders, tribal leaders, and community members, while also conducting extensive polling across political, religious, and geographic demographics.

The goal? To move beyond assumptions, political rhetoric, and headlines and gather real, quantifiable data about what Oklahomans want for their public schools.

Special guests include Rob Miller, retired superintendent of Bixby Public Schools, and Dr. Samuel Perry, nationally recognized Oklahoma author, OU professor, and leading expert on conservative Christianity and American politics.

Think you already know what the data will say? Guess again.

📅 Tuesday, August 18​
⏰ 7:00 PM​
💻 Virtual Event

REGISTER HERE:​

https://www.mobilize.us/au/event/993474/
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TWO EVENTS.

TWO IMPORTANT CONVERSATIONS.

ONE INFORMED OKLAHOMA.

There is a tremendous amount at stake for public education in Oklahoma right now, and informed citizens are essential to protecting strong schools and strong communities.Please register, tune in, ask questions — and most importantly, share these opportunities with your friends, family, educators, parents, and fellow public education supporters across Oklahoma.The more Oklahomans understand what is happening and what is at stake, the stronger our collective voice will be.We hope to see you there!