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

Ohio Pension Plans
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.

Legislative Watch – November 20, 2023

OEA Testifies on Academic Intervention Legislation; Senate Passes Bill Placing Insurance Limits on Dental Care; HB 214 – Legislation Requiring Local Professional Conduct; SB 168 – Ohio Senate Considers Wide-ranging “Deregulation” Proposals

Scholarships for 2024 NEA National Leadership Summit

Preparations are in full swing for the NEA Leadership Summit being held March 1-3, 2024.  At this time, the NEA is planning for an in-person experience for the 2024 Leadership Summit to be held at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, Chicago, IL. The summit will further develop Activist leaders and prepare them with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to lead relevant, thriving associations and to lead in their professions. The theme for the 2024 Summit is Education. Democracy. Freedom. Our Right! Our Responsibility!

Legislative Watch – November 6, 2023

House Committee Adopts Substitute Bill to Senate Bill 83, the Higher Education “Destruction” Act; REMINDER: NEA Action on Department of Labor Overtime Rules; OEA Testifies in Opposition to Bill that would Confuse Educator Professional Standards; OEA Submits Written Opponent Testimony to School Bus Seat Belt Mandate Bill

Legislative Watch – November 1, 2023

NEA Action on Department of Labor Overtime Rules; U.S. Senator Brown Introduces Act Expanding Access to Locally Sourced Food in Schools; U.S. Senator J.D. Vance Joins Senator Brown as a Co-Sponsor of Act to Repeal GPO/WEP

Ohio Pension Plans
October 2023 OEA Retirement Systems Update

Report to the OEA Board of Directors: October 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
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

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 to enter is March 1, 2023.

Legislative Watch – October 3, 2023

Redistricting Commission Approves New Legislative Maps; U.S. Senator Brown Introduces Legislation to Increase Federal Educator Tax Deduction; OEA and NEA Officially Endorse Brown’s Re-election; Substitute SB 49 Would Rework Ohio Law Regarding Excused Student Absences

Public Education Matters
OEA celebrates Public Education Matters Day with educators across the state

Ohio Education Association celebrates Public Education Matters Day with educators at four rallies across the state

Press Release - OEA Stands with the United Auto Workers
OEA stands with the United Auto Workers

Ohio Education Association Board of Directors stand with the United Auto Workers

Columbus Blue Jackets
Celebrate Educators with the Columbus Blue Jackets!

The Columbus Blue Jackets are excited to extend to educators, their family, and friends another opportunity to join us again to catch some CBJ Hockey

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

Legislative Watch – August 4, 2023

OEA Summary of Final Budget Bill

Ohio Pension Plans
July 2023 OEA Retirement Systems Update

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

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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.

Education Champions
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/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.

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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Additional Events