Audience: preK-12 Teacher
Call for Testimony Opposing HB 327
Call for Testimony Opposing HB 327 We are receiving indications that the House State & Local Government Committee may hear and vote on this bill very soon, though official notice only has to be posted within 24 hours of the …
Turning the corner on school funding
Now that the Fair School Funding Plan has been passed and funds are being distributed through it, the OEA is looking for member stories on how it has made a difference in students’ lives and other district needs. Please fill …
Changes to School Transportation
OEA Government Relations wanted to make field staff aware of new changes in law that impact school transportation. ORC 3327.01, below, requires school districts to drop off public and nonpublic students at school within 30 minutes of the school start …
A Typical Teacher’s Brain in an American Public High School on Any Given Day
Guest Blog By Julie Holderbaum, Minerva EA/OEA | It’s been widely reported that teachers make up to 1500 decisions per day. One high school teacher offers a glimpse into what those many questions look like on a typical school day. Spoiler alert: it’s exhausting.
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
2021-2022 OEA Member Resource Guide
The new 2021-2022 OEA Member Resource Guide is an overview to help you make the most of your OEA Membership
Doing Whatever It Takes: A Changed Perspective
Guest Blog By Julie Holderbaum, Minerva EA/OEA | For many years of my career, “you do what you gotta do,” meant doing whatever it took to get my job done. Now, it means doing whatever I have to do to take care of myself physically, mentally, and emotionally, and not letting my job or the stress that comes with it overtake the rest of my life.
Ohio Code of Conduct FAQs
Below are documents for a variety of topics to Frequently Asked Questions relating to Ohio’s Code of Conduct developed jointly between OEA and the Ohio Department of Education. Click on each topic to down each document in .pdf format in …
To Vote or Not to Vote: Why Educators Need to Do More Than Help Students Register to Vote
Guest Blog By Julie Holderbaum, Minerva EA/OEA | Many educators discuss the importance of voting with our students. But can we do more to alleviate their anxiety and fear of the unknown, to make them feel that their voice matters?
