American Education Week
This American Education Week, please thank the dedicated public school educators in your life, because a strong public education system means a stronger future for us all.
#AEW2024OEA AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIPS
OEA is pleased to celebrate, honor and reward the outstanding work of our members, affiliates and individuals who have made special contributions to the improvement of public education.
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WHAT'S NEW
Legislative Watch – November 22, 2024
Legislative Caucuses Select Leadership Teams for the 136th General Assembly; Keep Up the Work to Pass the Social Security Fairness Act this Congress; OEA Supported Bills Receive Sponsor Testimony; View Committee Hearings in Ohio Channel
Legislative Watch – November 15, 2024
Important Victory! U.S. House Passes GPO-WEP Repeal; Honesty Partners Host Webinar on Intellectual Freedom and Ohio Libraries; Bill to Increases Teacher Minimum Salary to $50,000 Receives First Hearing; Trans-Bathroom Bill Restrictions Go to Governor for
Affiliate Grants Program
The OEA Affiliate Grants Program was created to strengthen the Association at the local, state, and/or national level. The application must be postmarked or received at OEA Headquarters by midnight, January 31.
STRS lowers retirement eligibility age
OEA applauds leadership of STRS Board over the last decade that enabled move to reduce retirement eligibility age for a three-year period.
Legislative Watch – November 8, 2024
U.S. House to Vote on Repeal of GPO-WEP; Lame Duck Session for the 135th General Assembly begins Next Week; Release Time for Religious Instruction Bill Set for House Education Committee Hearing next week
October 2024 OEA Retirement Systems Update
Report to the OEA Board of Directors: October 2024 — the State Teachers Retirement System, the School Employees Retirement System, & the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System.
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MASTER CALENDAR & UPCOMING EVENTS
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Sat 23 Nov
12:00 AM
Bargaining Boot Camp – Hilton Garden Inn Perrysburg (Northwest)
OEA’s Bargaining Boot Camp is an intensive, team-based training designed to learn about and incorporate essential organizing and bargaining concepts…
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Tue 10 Dec
12:00 AM
Columbus Nationwide Arena
Educator Appreciation Night: Columbus Blue Jackets vs Philadelphia Flyers
Celebrate Educators with the Columbus Blue Jackets!
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