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Student Debt Relief
On January 10, 2023 the Department of Education released a proposed regulation that delivers on the plan President Biden announced in August to provide millions of borrowers with more affordable monthly student loan payments

OEA reflects on final days of Lame Duck
Ohio Education Association reflects on the final days of Lame Duck, looks forward to working with lawmakers to support public education and educators in new session

December – January 2023 Ohio Schools
Power to Change the World: 2023 Ohio Teacher of the Year Melissa Kmetz says the most important lesson she can teach students is to know their power
ESP Community Conversations: Bargaining and Advocating for ESPs
Network with ESPs and Make Community Connections November 15, 7:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. ET Join us for our first-ever ESP Community Conversation, a one-hour virtual networking session that will connect you with fellow ESP members to discuss the challenges and successes you have experienced …
NEA ESP Learning Network: Do You See Me?
Join the November ESP Learning Network Webinar Wednesday, November 9, 2022, 7:00-8:00 p.m. ET In this session, we will discuss the importance of pronouncing a student’s name properly and the profound impact that it can have on them throughout their …

October – November 2022 Ohio Schools
In the 2022 election, support pro-public education candidates who will honor our work and partner with us to build a better future for Ohio’s students and public schools

OEA calls for end of mandatory retention under Third Grade Reading Guarantee
The Ohio Education Association (OEA) joined together Monday with state leaders, educators, and education policy experts to advocate for action in the General Assembly to end mandatory retention tied to third-grade standardized testing.

OEA members offer solutions to state’s growing teacher recruitment and retention crisis
As Ohio continues to contend with an alarming decrease in staffing in its K-12 public schools, educators from around Ohio have come together to take on the problem and offer potential solutions.

Celebrate Educator Appreciation Week with the Blue Jackets!
The Columbus Blue Jackets have partnered with The Ohio Education Association again this year to celebrate all Ohio Educators on Saturday, November 19th at Nationwide Arena when the Blue Jackets host the Detroit Red Wings. Additional games are offered during the week using the special ticket offer.