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Celebrate Educators with the Columbus Blue Jackets!

The Columbus Blue Jackets are excited to extend to educators, their family, and friends another opportunity to join us again to catch some CBJ Hockey

OEA celebrates Student Opportunity Profile metrics in state report cards

Ohio Education Association celebrates inclusion of Student Opportunity Profile metrics in new state report cards; calls for private schools to be held to same standards

2023 Ohio Teacher of the Year Mark Lowrie
OEA congratulates 2024 Ohio Teacher of the Year Mark Lowrie

The Ohio Education Association (OEA) extends its warm congratulations to Gahanna-Jefferson Education Association member Mark Lowrie, who was named 2024 Ohio Teacher of the Year Thursday.

Back to School
OEA/NEA Member Back-to-School Guide

Students may still be enjoying their summer vacations, but for educators, the beginning of the next school year is just around the corner. The editors of @NEAToday & OhioSchools Magazine have compiled a list of our best articles and resources to help you get ready for the fall semester.

Public Education Matters Day

Public Education Matters is an initiative that uplifts the united voices of OEA members to ensure that educators, students, and communities receive fully funded and supported public schools

OEA President Scott DiMauro, OEA VPJeff Wensing, and OEA Executive Director Patricia Collins Murdoc
OEA, Summit County reveal new historical marker

Ohio Education Association, Summit County Executive unveil new historical marker celebrating OEA’s local roots and continued legacy of public education advocacy

Vote NO in August - One Person, One Vote
Fear and Power: What Really Drives Issue 1

Guest Blog By Julie Holderbaum, Minerva EA/OEA | Issue 1 ends majority rule in Ohio and takes away citizen's right to decide what happens here by undermining the sacred principle of 'one person, one vote.’

Legislative Watch – August 4, 2023

OEA Summary of Final Budget Bill

OEA-Retired Fall Conference

The OEA-Retired 2023 Fall Conference is sponsoring three virtual webinars in October 2023. This year will feature five OEA active and retired members sharing their stories of courage and determination against adversity. Join us virtually on Zoom on Wednesdays, October 11th, 18th, and 25th at 5pm-6:30pm for an hour and half of inspiration and commitment to advocacy for public education.

Ohio Pension Plans
July 2023 OEA Retirement Systems Update

Report to the OEA Board of Directors — the State Teachers Retirement System, the School Employees Retirement System, & the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System.

ALL IN FOR OHIO KIDS: Expansion of Unaccountable Vouchers Undercuts Progress on School Funding

Leaders from the All in For Ohio Kids coalition responded to the biennial budget passed by the Ohio General Assembly

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Nine Grad Credit Hours for $200

The Ohio Education Association (OEA) has partnered with Ursuline College and VESi to offer members a yearly subscription to online graduate courses. This exclusive benefit is only available to OEA members.

Ohio Education Association deeply troubled with the Senate’s anti-public education substitute version of House Bill 33

Ohio Education Association vows to continue fighting for pension security for all after disappointing STRS election results

OEA to continue fighting for pension security in wake of STRS election

Ohio Education Association vows to continue fighting for pension security for all after disappointing STRS election results

Education Champions
Celebrate Ohio’s exceptional educators!

Ohio’s educators make a difference in their students’ lives every day. From classroom teachers to paraeducators, professors, bus drivers, school secretaries, custodians, and more, Ohio’s public school employees have dedicated their lives to serving our kids and making our schools great. Help recognize an Education Champion by nominating a special educator!

Public Sector Employment and Political Activism: Using Your Voice While Protecting Your Job

The First Amendment protects all citizens of the United States by limiting the government’s ability to abridge freedom of speech. However, when the government is also a person’s employer things can become a bit more complicated.

OEA/NEA MEMBER-ONLY BENEFITS
Your OEA membership is there to support you in the important, life-changing work that you’re doing. Visit OEA ACCESS to unlock even more dining, travel, auto, retail, and recreational discounts.

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OEA Legal Services — Protecting Your Rights

The high cost of hiring an attorney to protect employment rights should not be a deterrent to an OEA member. Each year, the OEA-NEA Legal Services Program provides paid legal representation to members who are forced to take legal action in a matter relating to their job.

Wellness Issues and Resources

There is currently an increased need to provide OEA members with information and resource offerings in relation to stress/wellness. This is a roundup of resources to support student and staff mental health.

EdPro Connect

Ohio Education Association’s Education Professional Connection (EdPro Connect) provides background and resources on the most current topics in public education. Each EdPro Connect entry features insights from OEA professionals as well as links to additional resources

Month-at-Glance — Featured Events

OEA Master Calendar

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