Ohio Education Association Endorses Cordray for Governor
“Richard Cordray displayed an impressive understanding of the key issues that Ohio’s next Governor will face – from the need to invest more in the state’s public schools and less in poor-performing charter schools.
OEA Legislative Scorecard
When it comes to public education, OEA members are the experts, and they have a right and a need to be heard. The legislative scorecard reflects each member of the Ohio General Assembly.
Mark Hill new OEA Secretary-Treasurer
Mark Hill was recently elected by OEA’s Representative Assembly, the governing body of the organization. Hill will serve a three-year term beginning July 15, 2018.
In the Resources section you can find applications for scholarships, awards, and grants, along with other information for education professionals and local affiliates. The section is divided into Scholarships and Awards, Professional Resources, and Local Affiliate Resources.
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 …
OTES Reform! Ask Your State Representative to Support HB 540.
OEA strongly supports the comprehensive teacher evaluation reforms in House Bill 540. This OTES reform bill is sponsored by Rep. Theresa Gavarone (R-Bowling Green) and Rep. Nathan Manning (R-North Ridgeville). Both are members of the House Education Committee. HB 540 …
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WNCI 97.9FM Teacher Appreciation Party
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NEA Delegate Briefing
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Register Today: OEA 2018 Summer Academy!
Register Today: OEA 2018 Summer Academy!
Building Member Power to Lead Relevant and Visible Associations OEA is excited to bring a dynamic, new format to the 2018 OEA Summer Academy. Working in teams, you will create strategic organizing plans to guide your association work for the …
WNCI 97.9FM Teacher Appreciation Party
WNCI 97.9FM Teacher Appreciation Party
Teachers! We appreciate all of the hard work you have done during the 2017-2018 school year, come celebrate the start of summer with WNCI’s Dave & Jimmy! Bring your school ID to be entered to win great prizes all night! …
Two Ohio Educators Recipients of NEA Foundation Learning & Leadership grants
Two Ohio Educators Recipients of NEA Foundation Learning & Leadership grants
Stephanie Bennington of Massillon, Ohio and Casey Clark of North Canton, Ohio are each recent recipients of a $2,000 Learning and Leadership grant from the NEA Foundation. Bennington and Clark are among the 72 prestigious grant awards amounting to $261,000 …
Wil Trapp, Columbus Crew SC — 2018 Teacher Appreciation Week
Wil Trapp, Columbus Crew SC — 2018 Teacher Appreciation Week
Wil Trapp of the Columbus Crew SC visits Brookside ES (Worthington) “Thank you for all you do,” says Wil Trapp, a Columbus Crew SC defensive midfielder. In recognition of National Teacher Appreciation Week, he also speaks to the value of …
2018 Champions of Breakfast Awards Announced
2018 Champions of Breakfast Awards Announced
Seven OEA-member districts were recently acknowledged as 2018 Champion of School Breakfast Awardees. The award highlights the collaborative efforts between school administration, teachers, child nutrition and other building support personnel to enhance or expand access and student participation in breakfast …
Columbus Crew Educator Appreciation Night: July 21, 2018
Columbus Crew Educator Appreciation Night: July 21, 2018
The Columbus Crew is pleased to offer special ticket discounts to all OEA members when the Crew will meet the Orlando City SC at 7: 30 p.m., July 21, 2018, in the Mapfre Stadium. This special Ohio Educator Appreciation Night …
Perceptions and Procedures
Perceptions and Procedures
Lessons from the 2017 NEA RA Anyone who reads social media related to the OEA/NEA can see that the perception of some of our colleagues is that OEA/NEA isn’t doing enough about certain issues, or worse, isn’t listening to members’ …
Thank You ESPs
Thank You ESPs
https://ohea.org/cms/assets/uploads/2017/11/ESP2-Thank-You.mp4 They are custodians, paraprofessionals, school bus drivers, nurses — just a few of the Education Support Professionals who help schools in Ohio run smoothly each day. So take a moment to say thank you to the ESPs in your …
OEA Locals Establishing Measurable Goals
OEA Locals Establishing Measurable Goals
The OEA Organizing Department has developed a Local Self-Assessment Tool that can aide your local in targeting crucial areas of growth. Many locals have already begun to use this tool in order to assist them in strategic planning and goal …
Free Higher Education Benefits
Free Higher Education Benefits
Through the OEA Higher Education Benefit, you and your family members can now earn an associate degree completely online – for FREE! Last dollar scholarship ensures no out of pocket cost for tuition or fees. To be eligible, students must …
Local Capacity
Local Capacity
It takes all of us together to educate the child. And we all love what we do. We also know that whatever affects one is going to affect others, so we advocate and fight for our students and each other. …
Ohio’s Resident Educator Program Changes 2017 – 2018
Ohio’s Resident Educator Program Changes 2017 – 2018
The Ohio Department of Education (ODE) has changed the requirements for completing the mentoring and assessment years of Ohio’s Resident Educator Program. These changes reflect feedback received from Ohio’s educators and legislative requests to simplify the Resident Educator Summative Assessment …
