Candidate for Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction in 2022 Oklahoma General Election.
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Get StartedOklahoma is experiencing an unprecedented loss of educators, not just to better paying states, but also to other professions. Jena’s top priority will be ending and reversing teacher flight by paying these professionals like professionals, reducing the clutter of endless new mandates, and letting our educators do what they do best: teach our kids. Learn more
Our state has the fifth highest number of students who have experienced traumatic adverse childhood experiences. That’s why Jena will make sure all schools have a counselor with mental health training. Jena wants our kids to feel welcome, safe, and loved. Learn more
Jena believes wholeheartedly that our public dollars should remain in our public schools and that all Oklahomans are entitled to a quality education. Taking more money out of our already chronically underfunded public schools will do tremendous harm. Learn more
I believe wholeheartedly that our public dollars should remain in our public schools. I believe that all Oklahomans are entitled to a quality education and taking more money out of our already chronically underfunded public schools will do tremendous harm. Learn more
Our kids deserve 21st century schools, where they can get the skills they need to thrive in our ever-changing 21st century world. Jena will work diligently to get broadband internet to every rural school and community. Learn more
Oklahoma is experiencing an unprecedented loss of educators, not just to better paying states, but also to other professions. Jena’s top priority will be ending and reversing teacher flight by paying these professionals like professionals, reducing the clutter of endless new mandates, and letting our educators do what they do best: teach our kids. Learn more
Teachers feel overwhelmed with meetings, unfunded mandates and constant new initiatives foisted upon them. It’s time to reduce the clutter and let these professionals focus on what they do best: teaching our kids. I also think it’s time to pay these professionals as professionals. Learn more
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