Audience: OEA member
Community Conversations – Bridging Stories Seminar
OEA members are invited to join us for an engaging event that will help us to build relationships through communication.
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OEA congratulates 2024 Ohio Teacher of the Year Mark Lowrie
The Ohio Education Association (OEA) extends its warm congratulations to Gahanna-Jefferson Education Association member Mark Lowrie, who was named 2024 Ohio Teacher of the Year Thursday.
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OEA/NEA Member Back-to-School Guide
Students may still be enjoying their summer vacations, but for educators, the beginning of the next school year is just around the corner. The editors of @NEAToday & OhioSchools Magazine have compiled a list of our best articles and resources to help you get ready for the fall semester.
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Public Education Matters
Public Education Matters is an initiative that uplifts the united voices of OEA members to ensure that educators, students, and communities receive fully funded and supported public schools
OEA Wellness Cadre 23-24 Planning Meeting 2
Topic: OEA Wellness Cadre 23-24 Planning Meeting. Want to engage in more activities with the OEA Wellness Cadre? We want to know what events and topics you would like to see covered in 2023-24. We’ll discuss opportunities to connect virtually …
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OEA, Summit County reveal new historical marker
Ohio Education Association, Summit County Executive unveil new historical marker celebrating OEA’s local roots and continued legacy of public education advocacy
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OEA thanks Ohioans who defeated Issue 1
Ohio Education Association thanks educators, other Ohioans who stood together to vote “NO” and defeat Issue 1
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Fear and Power: What Really Drives Issue 1
Guest Blog By Julie Holderbaum, Minerva EA/OEA | Issue 1 ends majority rule in Ohio and takes away citizen’s right to decide what happens here by undermining the sacred principle of ‘one person, one vote.’
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2023-2024 OEA Member Resource Guide
Thank you for your membership, your voice, and your commitment to education. As an OEA member you have access to an array of benefits and services at the local, state, and national levels. Use this guide as an overview to help …
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July 2023 OEA Retirement Systems Update
Report to the OEA Board of Directors — the State Teachers Retirement System, the School Employees Retirement System, & the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System.