Audience: OEA member
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OEA Condemns Bills Seeking to Ban ‘Divisive Concepts’ in Ohio Schools
OEA President Scott DiMauro released a statement in opposition to House Bills 327 and 322, which both aim to ban Ohio’s public schools from teaching so-called “divisive concepts,” after hearings in the House State and Local Government Committee Tuesday morning.
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Summer of Fun
Whether you’re having a picnic in the park or spending the day at the zoo, the OEA is celebrating our members who are embracing the spirit of summer and doing what they love with their families.
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ESP survey
The CDC Foundation is seeking survey information from Education Support Professionals. Ultimately, their participation leads to safer schools. They are particularly interested in hearing from custodial and maintenance and skilled trades members.
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New data, same old story: Vouchers hurt Ohio’s kids, taxpayers
Updates on Know Your Charter site illustrate harm caused by just one of Ohio’s five voucher programs – the state’s EdChoice performance-based program
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DEADLINE EXTENSION: Students, educators can now enter Ohio Education Association’s redistricting contest through June 1, 2021
Ohio Education Association’s Design Ohio’s Future contest has been extended to accept entries through June 1 to ensure no great ideas for fair maps are left out.
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Ohio Education Association and Ohio Federation of Teachers Oppose Legislative Attack on Trans Students
Melissa Cropper, President of the Ohio Federation of Teachers, and Scott DiMauro, President of the Ohio Education Association, released the following joint statement in opposition to HB 61 & SB 132, bills that would ban trans students from competing in school sports consistent with their gender identity.
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April/May 2021 Ohio Schools
Creative Thinking – Educators helped lead fellow educators in finding the best ways to keep students safe and support their learning