Some classrooms are built around desks. Others are built around courage. For Mr. Wier, a high school theatre and speech teacher, the classroom is a space where students learn far more than content; they learn how to express themselves, communicate clearly, and step into confidence. “I have always wanted to become a teacher for theatre arts. Giving students an outlet to perform and develop their social/emotional skills and communicative abilities at the same time is extremely important to me.”...

Oklahoma students from across the state submitted nearly 400 designs for the Oklahoma Shift Bookmark Design Challenge. Seven winners were selected, and their bookmarks are now circulating in bookstores, libraries, and schools—celebrating reading and supporting Oklahoma classrooms.

Mrs. Roberts, K–5 Reading Specialist and Teacher of the Month, helping students build confidence and reading skills.