Topic: Teaching

Teacher Appreciation Week
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 8-12 and it’s time once again to encourage people in communities across Ohio to show their gratitude for all the ways teachers, education support professionals, and all educators who work in our public schools make a difference in the lives of students. Tell us why your teacher is great and they could win some amazing prizes, and your student’s class could win a pizza party!

February – March 2023 Ohio Schools
COVER STORY: Finding a voice – Union involvement empowers Ohio’s Education Support Professionals. FEATURE: Family Ties part II – As the number of students pursuing education declines, and districts throughout the state find it increasingly difficult to fill positions, a …
Consider a Career in Education
Ohio’s educators change lives every day. Whether working as teachers or in the support roles that make our schools run smoothly and allow our children to thrive, educators of all races, backgrounds, and genders enjoy rewarding careers serving Ohio’s 1.7 million public school students. Ohio’s students need you. Learn more about the education profession and what it takes to get started.
ESP Community Conversations: Bargaining and Advocating for ESPs
Network with ESPs and Make Community Connections November 15, 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. ET Join us for our first-ever ESP Community Conversation, a one-hour virtual networking session that will connect you with fellow ESP members to discuss the challenges and successes you have experienced …

October – November 2022 Ohio Schools
In the 2022 election, support pro-public education candidates who will honor our work and partner with us to build a better future for Ohio’s students and public schools

A Teacher’s Brain Following Yet Another School Shooting…and Yet Another Misguided Response by Legislators
Ohio Teacher Julie Holderbaum shares more questions whirling around in a teacher’s brain…this time following a school shooting and recent legislation passed in light of it.

July 2022 Ohio Schools
Award-winning art for 24th Annual Create a Cover Contest highlights what Ohio’s students love most about their schools

April – May 2022 Ohio Schools
Prioritizing Student Health – When COVID-19 threatened those under his care, district school nurse David Pryer made sure Allen East students, teachers, and staff could return to school safely

OEA denounces House Bill 616
Ohio Education Association denounces House Bill 616, vows to continue fight to ensure students have freedom to learn and thrive

February – March 2022 Ohio Schools
Pathways to Success – Educational Pathways program aims to set future teachers up for success