Countdown to Election Day: November 6, 2018
 | • Columbus Dispatch | Cordray & DeWine Differ Sharply on Education — Learn More • Cleveland Plain Dealer | Cordray Wants to Challenge Convention; DeWine Status Quo — Learn More • Endorsements — OhioBallot.com • What is Your Plan to Vote? — MyOhio.Vote |
OEA Educational Foundation
The work of the Ohio Educational Foundation is to fund initiatives that enhance student learning, student achievement, and well being, as well as promote social justice. Its Board of Directors is pleased to introduce four funding opportunities available to all OEA members.
October 2018 Ohio Schools
October 2018 Ohio Schools Magazine | Champions of Education — Support those who support our students and our school.
Educators for Ohio Phone Banks & Canvassing
Local associations, leadership councils, and districts are encouraged to adopt a phone bank or Neighbor-to-Neighbor campaign. For additional information about either program, contact OEA Government Relations at OEACampaign2018@ohea.org.
Fall 2018 OEA-R Delegate Elections: October 1-31, 2018
The OEA-Retired Delegate Elections for the 2018-2019 OEA Representative Assemblies will be conducted by Election-America Inc. Online voting opened at 9 a.m., October 1 and continues through 5.p.m., October 31, 2018.
OEA Day of Collaboration Workshop — Oct. 27th
"Collective Leadership and Student Success" — Register Today! | OEA’s Education and Policy Research & Member Advocacy (EPRMA) department is pleased to present OEA Day of Collaboration, October 27 from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. at OEA Headquarters.
OEA #RedForEd T-Shirts!
Order a custom OEA #RedForED t-shirt today. Only $15.00 | We're calling on all Ohio educators and support professionals to wear red every Wednesday!
Ohio Education Association Strongly Endorses Issue 1
“We believe that Issue 1 helps to address the urgent need to fix Ohio’s broken and overcrowded prison system that puts in jail non-violent offenders at the expense of adequately funding prevention and treatment programs,” said OEA President Becky Higgins.
Ohio’s 2018 District Report Cards Incomplete, Misleading
Columbus, OH — September 13, 2018 | "...a student’s zip code can predict a family’s financial security and significant obstacles to their educational success — before ever stepping a foot into a classroom or school. The current letter-grade system as well as state takeover measures do not help educators to address academic barriers."
OEA Applauds Cordray’s Education Plan
(September 12, 2018—Columbus) OEA Pres. Becky Higgins: “We believe Rich Cordray has a student-centered agenda that makes public education a top priority. He has an impressive understanding of the key education issues Ohio’s next Governor will face — from the need to invest in support services, ending the reliance on high-stakes, standardized tests, to reining in poorly performing charter schools.”
OEA: Should We Believe What DeWine Says About Education or What He’s Actually Done?
Where was DeWine to rein in ECOT? DeWine was voting against funding programs that would have benefited Ohio's public schools! We think a better bet for ensuring that every student and educator in Ohio has the resources and support they need to succeed is to vote for Richard Cordray for Governor.
Countdown to Election Day: November 6, 2018
| • Columbus Dispatch | Cordray & DeWine Differ Sharply on Education — Learn More • Cleveland Plain Dealer | Cordray Wants to Challenge Convention; DeWine Status Quo — Learn More • Endorsements — OhioBallot.com • What is Your Plan to Vote? — MyOhio.Vote |
They fight under the guise of “free speech,” “worker rights” and “workplace freedom.” However,Caveat Emptor — don’t believe the lies. Protect your students. Protect your contract. Protect your profession. | OEA on the Issues | OEA Legislative Scorecard
Central OEA/NEA Campaign 2018 Phone Bank — Oct. 10th
Education in Ohio is under attack. Come be a part of the movement to resist Betsy DeVos and similar outside influences working against the cause of a quality public education for all — regardless of zip code.
Urge Legislators to Fix OPERS Service Credit for County Board Employees
House Bill 572 deals with the issue of service credit for non-teaching employees of County Boards of Developmental Disabilities who work on a school calendar rather than year-round. The bill would address action by the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System …
Mark the Date! Download the 2018-2019 Master Calendar
2018-2019 Master Calendar 
(Revised 10.18.2018)
Central In-Service Day
OEA Committees
OEA Board
Middleburg Heights Weekend of Action — Oct. 20th & 21st
Mayfield Heights Weekend of Action — Oct. 20th & 21st
Middleburg Heights Weekend of Action — Oct. 20th & 21st
Mayfield Heights Weekend of Action — Oct. 20th & 21st
WOEA Legislative Reception
OEA Day of Collaboration Workshop — Oct. 27th
National Dropout Prevention Conference
Countdown to Election Day: November 6, 2018
| • Columbus Dispatch | Cordray & DeWine Differ Sharply on Education — Learn More • Cleveland Plain Dealer | Cordray Wants to Challenge Convention; DeWine Status Quo — Learn More • Endorsements — OhioBallot.com • What is Your Plan to Vote? — MyOhio.Vote |
Educators for Ohio Phone Banks & Canvassing
Local associations, leadership councils, and districts are encouraged to adopt a phone bank or Neighbor-to-Neighbor campaign. For additional information about either program, contact OEA Government Relations at OEACampaign2018@ohea.org.
Fall 2018 OEA-R Delegate Elections: October 1-31, 2018
The OEA-Retired Delegate Elections for the 2018-2019 OEA Representative Assemblies will be conducted by Election-America Inc. Online voting opened at 9 a.m., October 1 and continues through 5.p.m., October 31, 2018.
2018-2019 Member Resource Guide
Thank you for your membership, your voice, and your commitment to education. As an OEA member you have access to an array of benefits and services at the local, state and national levels.
Featured Member Benefits
National Dropout Prevention Conference
National Dropout Prevention Conference
You’re invited to attend the 2018 NDPD Conference, October 28-31 at the Hyatt Regency, 350 N. High St., Columbus.The 2018 conference theme is Constructing Possibilities. The conference is designed to enhance the leadership skills of education professionals seeking to improve the graduation rates in their school, district, or community.
‘Breakfast After the Bell’ Fellowship Applications Available
‘Breakfast After the Bell’ Fellowship Applications Available
Interested in implementing a Breakfast-After-the-Bell program in your school? The National Education Foundation® and the No Kid Hungry® are now accepting Fellowship applications for its Breakfast After the Bell. Applications are due by midnight (Eastern Standard Time).
Columbus Blue Jackets’ OEA Appreciation Nights — Dec. 11-15, 2018
Columbus Blue Jackets’ OEA Appreciation Nights — Dec. 11-15, 2018
Come join the Columbus Blue Jackets (CBJ) in a three-game series for the team’s OEA Educators Appreciation Week, December 11-15, 2018. Educators who attend will receive a free ticket with the purchase of a group-rate ticket. It’s recommended to purchase …
Additional Member Benefits
As the professionals who work with Ohio’s students every day, OEA members have chosen to devote their careers to public education. All active or retired OEA members — whether they’re teachers, secretaries, bus drivers, nurses, support professionals, or JVS or higher-education faculty — care about students. And OEA membership is there to support you in the important, life-changing work that you’re doing.
