Legislative Watch – July 2, 2024
Senate Bill 83 Stalls Out Before Legislative Recess; Take Action to Stop Teacher License Fee Increase; House Bill 214 – Professional Conduct Policies; Senate Bill 104 – Transgender Bathroom Restrictions Amended into CCP Bill; Senate Bill 168 – Various Education Regulation Provisions
OEA congratulates CNP on ballot signature success
Ohio Education Association congratulates Citizens Not Politicians Campaign on 731,306 Signatures to End Gerrymandering in Ohio
As teacher license fee hike looms, OEA calls for Controlling Board action
After Ohio Senate fails to act to prevent huge teacher license fee hikes, Ohio Education Association calls for bipartisan action on 11th hour fix
Bad for students. Bad for higher education. Bad for Ohio.
URGENT: We are asking our members and allies to fight back once again and encourage the House of Representatives to reject SB 83, the Higher Education “Destruction” Act.
June-July 2024 Ohio Schools
Celebrating School: 26th Annual Create a Cover Contest highlights award-winning artwork by Ohio students.
OEA distributes thousands of free diverse books
Thousands of free books distributed to Northeast Ohio students at Ohio Education Association’s Summer Celebration of Diverse Readers event
June 2024 OEA Retirement Systems Update
Report to the OEA Board of Directors: May 2024 — the State Teachers Retirement System, the School Employees Retirement System, & the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System.
Legislative Watch – May 29, 2024
OEA Testifies in Support of Voucher Accountability; GPO-WEP UPDATE: Sign Up to Attend Field Hearing on Social Security Fairness Act; Federal Nutrition (SNAP) Funding At Risk
OEA Applauds Cell Phone Law
Ohio Education Association applauds law to reduce cell phone distractions in schools
Legislative Watch – May 1, 2024
Senate Bill 168: OEA Testifies in Opposition to Proposals That Undermine Quality Education Services; House Bill 8: So-Called “Parental Rights” Bill Receives Senate Committee Hearing; No Vote Held; Ohio Senate Amends House Bill 250 to Provide Licensure Grade Band Options; Includes Student Cell Phone Policy Provision
Take Action to Stop Teacher License Fee Increase
Teachers Deserve Support and Respect, not License Fee Increases. Contact Governor DeWine to ask that he support Controlling Board action instead of passing costs onto the backs of hardworking teachers.
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.
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.
Take Action to Stop Teacher License Fee Increase
Teachers Deserve Support and Respect, not License Fee Increases. Contact Governor DeWine to ask that he support Controlling Board action instead of passing costs onto the backs of hardworking teachers.
Bad for students. Bad for higher education. Bad for Ohio.
URGENT: We are asking our members and allies to fight back once again and encourage the House of Representatives to reject SB 83, the Higher Education “Destruction” Act.
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.)
Additional Events
June-July 2024 Ohio Schools
June-July 2024 Ohio Schools
Celebrating School: 26th Annual Create a Cover Contest highlights award-winning artwork by Ohio students.
Special Offers for CREW 2 games
Special Offers for CREW 2 games
The Crew 2 are offering special tickets to games on the following dates, with tickets starting as low as $12! June 21 – Crew 2 vs Chicago Fire II Crew 2 will be celebrating Camp Day at Historic Crew Stadium. …
2024 OEA Bargaining Boot Camp
2024 OEA Bargaining Boot Camp
The OEA Bargaining Boot Camps will provide local-specific financial analysis, health insurance, and contract language assessments.
My OEA App
My OEA App
The newly updated My OEA app allows you to interact with OEA, whenever you are, on your mobile device. Download the latest version to stay informed and advocate for great public education on behalf of the students of Ohio and public education employees. With My OEA you can keep up-to-date on OEA events, take action on legislation and policy affecting public education, contact OEA, find important OEA resources, and more.
