Legislative Watch – March 14, 2024
Reminder: 2024 Primary Election is Next Week; OEA Testifies on Fully Funding the State Board of Education; OEA Testifies on GPO-WEP Repeal Resolution
Annual Student Art Contest
Ohio Schools Magazine is looking for some creative cover ideas... and students' thoughts on what makes their school great! The contest deadline has been extended to March 29, 2023.
February 2024 OEA Retirement Systems Update
Report to the OEA Board of Directors: February 2024 — the State Teachers Retirement System, the School Employees Retirement System, & the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System.
OEA, EGCCEA call for transparency, path forward for Eastern Gateway students, staff
Ohio Education Association, Eastern Gateway C.C. Education Association call for Board’s transparency, clear path forward for EGCC students, staff
Legislative Watch – February 20, 2024
REMINDER: Voter Registration Deadline and Early Voting Dates for March 19, 2024, Primary Election; OEA Issues First Round of Candidate Recommendations for the 2024 Election; Call to Action: Urge your Legislators to Fully Fund the State Board, don’t increase educator licensure fees; Voucher Accountability Bill Introduced; Anti-Lunch Shaming Bill Introduced in Ohio House; New Bill will Accomplish OEA Goal of $50k State Minimum Starting Teacher Salary
Take Action to Stop Teacher License Fee Increase
Teachers Deserve Support and Respect, not License Fee Increases. Contact your State Representative and State Senator today to fully fund the State Board of Education instead of passing costs onto the backs of hardworking teachers.
Ask Your State Senator to Support HCR 6: Urging Congress to Repeal GPO and WEP
House Concurrent Resolution (HCR) 6 is a resolution that urges Congress to repeal GPO and WEP. Write to your State Senator today and urge them to support this resolution. By doing so they will be standing up for Ohio's public servants and help to improve their economic security in retirement
Student Loan Forgiveness
Members are encouraged to join NEA Member Benefits for a ZOOM session to learn more about Public Service Loan Forgiveness and what you might need to do to qualify. February 14, 15 & 17, join the session and time most convenient for you.
Legislative Watch – February 6, 2024
Contact Your Member of Congress About the Need to Repeal GPO/WEP; Ohio General Assembly Overrides Governor’s Veto of HB (House Bill) 68
Classic for Columbus
OEA is a proud partner for the Classic for Columbus Annual College Basketball All-Star Game & Celebrity Extravaganza | April 20, 2024 OEA members receive a discount on event tickets.
Legislative Watch – December 18, 2023
Ohio General Assembly Concludes Work for 2023; OEA Asks Members to Call Governor DeWine to Urge Veto of HB 68
Legislative Watch – December 11, 2023
House Passes Resolution on GPO and WEP Repeal; Passes Bill Regarding STRS Board Elections and Student Teacher Eligibility; Please Continue your Advocacy Opposing SB 83, the Higher Education “Destruction” Act
Legislative Watch – December 8, 2023
Senate Bill 83 Narrowly Passes out of the Ohio House Higher Education Committee
Bad for students. Bad for higher education. Bad for Ohio.
URGENT: Urge your State Representative to Oppose SB 83, the Higher Education “Destruction” Act.
Legislative Watch – December 4, 2023
Senate Bill 83 Continues to Receive Substantial Opposition; OEA Launches Updated Legislative Scorecard; Take Action on GPO/WEP Repeal
December 2023 OEA Retirement Systems Update
Report to the OEA Board of Directors: December 2023 — the State Teachers Retirement System, the School Employees Retirement System, & the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System.
OEA & NEA recommend Sen. Brown for re-election to US Senate
Ohio Education Association and National Education Association recommend Sen. Sherrod Brown for re-election to the US Senate
Public Education Matters
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
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.
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 on the Issues | OEA Legislative Scorecard | Find My Ohio Legislators
Protect Your Students. Protect Your Contract. Protect Your Profession.
OEA 175th Anniversary Video
Since 1847, the Ohio Education Association has been proud to lead the way for great public schools for every child. As OEA marks its 175th anniversary, members and leaders have been sharing their memories from the last several decades of …
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.
Bad for students. Bad for higher education. Bad for Ohio.
URGENT: Urge your State Representative to Oppose SB 83, the Higher Education “Destruction” Act.
Ask Your State Senator to Support HCR 6: Urging Congress to Repeal GPO and WEP
House Concurrent Resolution (HCR) 6 is a resolution that urges Congress to repeal GPO and WEP. Write to your State Senator today and urge them to support this resolution. By doing so they will be standing up for Ohio's public servants and help to improve their economic security in retirement
Take Action to Stop Teacher License Fee Increase
Teachers Deserve Support and Respect, not License Fee Increases. Contact your State Representative and State Senator today to fully fund the State Board of Education instead of passing costs onto the backs of hardworking teachers.
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.
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
- Online Master Calendar — (How to submit and use the calendar portal.)