2018 OEA Election Guide
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Ohio Pension Plans
September 2024 OEA Retirement Systems Update

Report to the OEA Board of Directors: September 2024 — the State Teachers Retirement System, the School Employees Retirement System, & the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System.

OEA thanks Ohio Congress members from both parties for their work to move bipartisan Social Security Fairness Act forward

The Ohio Education Association (OEA) is celebrating the news that the discharge petition to force a vote in the US House of Representatives on the bipartisan Social Security Fairness Act has reached the 218 signatures needed to move the bill, HR 82, out of the House Ways and Means Committee and onto the House floor for full consideration.

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OEA Encouraged by Improved Student Outcomes for 2023-2024, but Notes More Work is Needed to Make State Report Cards a Useful Tool for Parents

The Ohio Education Association (OEA) is encouraged by gains made by many public schools across the state over the last year as noted in the State Report Cards released by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Friday, particularly improvement in math and reading outcomes for English Learners and Economically Disadvantaged students, reading scores among elementary students, and student attendance.

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Legislative Watch – September 12, 2024

The Government Pension Offset (GPO) and Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) have got to go!

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Public Education Matters

The Ohio Education Association is so excited to celebrate Public Education Matters Day with you on Saturday, September 28th, at Kings Island and Cedar Point!

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OEA congratulates the 2025 OTOY

Ohio Education Association congratulates 2025 Ohio Teacher of the Year Daneé Pinckney

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Legislative Watch – August 23, 2024

OEA Applauds State Controlling Board Decision to Approve Full Funding for the State Board of Education

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Legislative Watch – August 9, 2024

U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) has called on leadership of the United States Senate to immediately bring up S. 597 for a vote. The legislation would fully repeal the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP).

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2024 OEA Bargaining Boot Camp

The OEA Bargaining Boot Camps will provide local-specific financial analysis, health insurance, and contract language assessments.

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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 recommend Sen. Brown for re-election to US Senate
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

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Nine Grad Credit Hours for $250

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.

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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.

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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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