Episode 85 -- Lawmakers to School

Legislators have enormous power and control over our state's public school system, but how many of them actually know what goes inside the buildings? Oklahoma PTA's Vice President of Advocacy, Tammy McCartney, joins the podcast to discuss an exciting new chance for lawmakers to attend school for a day. Whether it's teaching a classroom, riding the bus, serving meals, or anything in between, the PTA is asking lawmakers to see their schools and educators in action. Speaking of legislators, a new session is just around the corner and our resident Legislative and Political Organizing expert, Ivy Riggs, returns to break down what is on the horizon — including another potential cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for retirees.