Countdown to Election Day: November 6, 2018
 | OEA-endorsed Candidates Early In-person & Absentee Ballot by Mail begins October 10! Are you registered to vote? MyOhioVote.com |
Central Ohio Weekend of Action — Sept. 22 & 23
The OEA Educators for Ohio group is hosting a Central Ohio Weekend of Action, September 22 & 23, from 10 a.m. to Noon. All OEA members are invited to join in a community canvass and phone bank to fellow members. Activist will pre-assemble at OEA Headquarters, 225 E. Broad Street, Columbus, 43215. Come be a part of the movement to resist Betsy DeVos and similar outside influences working against the cause of a quality public education regardless of zip code.
#RedForEd Each Wednesday!
We’re calling on all Ohio educators and support professionals to wear red each Wednesday! Join your peers around the nation to raise our collective voice on behalf our students, our communities, and our profession! Take the #RedForEd pledge!
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
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.
OEA Opposes Proposal of Federal Funds to Buy Guns for Educators
OEA President Becky Higgins: “The idea of arming teachers is simply a bad idea. It does not make our schools and our students safer. The suggestion that Title IV-A funds, which are meant to be used for mental health, bullying prevention, and other programs would be used to put guns into our classrooms is unacceptable."
Countdown to Election Day: November 6, 2018
| OEA-endorsed Candidates Early In-person & Absentee Ballot by Mail begins October 10! Are you registered to vote? MyOhioVote.com |
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Oppose HB 200- Voucher Expansion
House Bill 200, sponsored by Representative Kyle Koehler (R- Springfield), would greatly expand private school vouchers in the state. The bill would replace the EdChoice and Cleveland voucher programs with a new statewide voucher called the “Opportunity Scholarship.” OEA opposes …
Urge Legislators to Support Common-Sense Safety Reforms
In November 2017, Governor Kasich convened a bipartisan group of state leaders to make recommendations to address gun violence in Ohio. The recommendations had to be unanimous and preserve Second Amendment rights. On April 12 six proposals were introduced as House Bill 585 (Henne) and as Senate Bill 288 (Eklund and Kunze). OEA supports these reasonable proposals to make Ohio’s communities safer. Please take action by asking your state legislators to support HB 585 and SB 288.
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 Your Calendar
Area 3 Meeting
Area 5 Meeting
Area 4 Meeting
NEA Board of Directors
OEA Committees
Southwest Ohio Weekend of Action — Sept. 29th & 30th
Reds vs. Pirates — OEA Night, Sept. 30th
Central Executive Board
Area 2 Meeting
Central Committee
Countdown to Election Day: November 6, 2018
| OEA-endorsed Candidates Early In-person & Absentee Ballot by Mail begins October 10! Are you registered to vote? MyOhioVote.com |
2018-2019 OEA Master Calendar
Click here to download the 2018-2019 OEA Master Calendar. Please be aware that all dates are subject to change. A search tool is available to find and view a specific event on the calendar.
#ABConduct Tip Sheets
The Ohio Department of Education and Ohio Education Association has a series of career tips on how to recognize as well as address ethical dilemmas.
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
Reds vs. Pirates — OEA Night, Sept. 30th
Reds vs. Pirates — OEA Night, Sept. 30th
Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates. OEA members are able to purchase exclusive discounted tickets on this page only. Lower Level & Lower Level-Front Row: $10
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).
“Create Real Impact” Distracted Driving Contest
“Create Real Impact” Distracted Driving Contest
OEA-friendly California Casualty is a proud founding sponsor of the Impact Teen Driver Program. Their Create Real Impact contest provides students the opportunity to share creative solutions for preventing reckless and distracted driving. Prizes are awarded up to $1,500 for individual and school efforts.
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.
