Audience: OEA member
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Big wins for pro-public education candidates should give state lawmakers marching orders
Ohio Education Association: Big wins for pro-public education candidates should send strong message to state lawmakers
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October-November 2021 Ohio Schools
Empowering Students – 2022 Ohio Teacher of the Year Kurt Russell, a social studies teacher at Oberlin High School, wants his students to be authentic, confident, and know their potential
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OEA & NEA Recommend Tim Ryan for U.S. Senate
NEA President Becky Pringle: “Tim Ryan is a champion for America’s students and Ohio’s working families.”
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Small Moments of Joy: Can They Keep Teachers in the Classroom?
Guest Blog By Julie Holderbaum, Minerva EA/OEA | I’ve wanted to be a teacher since I came home from the first day of kindergarten and never once changed course. I don’t have a Plan B, so this realization that I might not have it in me to finish a career in teaching is particularly stressful
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OEA Condemns Substitute House Bill 327
Ohio Education Association condemns attacks on honesty in education contained in Substitute House Bill 327, warns of dire consequences
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OEA & OFT Oppose Bill That Endangers Students
Ohio Federation of Teachers and Ohio Education Association Oppose Legislation That Endangers Students
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State report cards should spur districts to spend ARP funds
Ohio Education Association: State report cards highlight need for districts to spend federal ARP money, protect public school state funding
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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.
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OEA’s testimony against HB 322 and HB 327
OEA President Scott DiMauro delivered testimony against HB 322 and HB 327 on September 22, 2021.
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Bring Mock Elections to your students
The November election is quickly approaching and now is the time to plan a mock election for your school. Kids Voting Ohio has created a simple system that is free to educators and gives students a chance to learn the importance of voting as well civic involvement in an engaging and fun way