Audience: Retired member
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2020-2021 OEA Member Resource Guide
The new 2020-2021 OEA Member Resource Guide is an overview to help you make the most of your OEA Membership
You Belong! Ohio Education Association-Retired
OEA-Retired (OEA-R) is dedicated to meeting the needs of all educators, providing member involvement within OEA and supporting pubic education. OEA-R is Ohio’s only retired association with the National Education Association (NEA) and offers a unified membership with NEA and OEA, that is over 3-million members strong.
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2019-2020 OEA Member Resource Guide
The 2019-2020 OEA Member Resource Guide is available as an overview to help you make the most of your OEA Membership
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President’s Message: Support, Protection, Power
Support, Protection, Power by OEA President Scott W. DiMauro | OEA is an incredible organization…we have caring, committed, qualified educators in all 88 of Ohio’s counties performing in a wide variety of roles who are united in a single cause.
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Blog: The Antidote to Despair
By Julie Rine is an English Instructor and an Academic Challenge Advisor at Minerva High School, Minerva, Ohio.
OEA Retired members
OEA-Retired provides a voice for retired education employees, secures and protects benefits and enhances the quality of life for its members. The OEA-R has 10 district Associations across state where retired teachers can get involved and work collectively for a better life after leaving the profession.
You Cannot Silence the Voice of Working People
Teaching children is pretty wonderful. This has been my passion and in the 19 years that I taught, I learned from and have been inspired by my colleagues. I have also been moved by the actions of fellow union members …
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Stand Strong for Public Education…Together, We Can!
Together, we are continuing the fight for strong public schools by strengthening our locals and demonstrating value and relevance to our members.
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June 2018 Ohio Schools
Celebrating School — 20th Annual Create-A-Cover Contest highlights what students like most
Support Ohio’s Educators and Students Act
Dear OEA Member, I hope that you are enjoying this year’s Summer Leadership Academy. I want to also thank you for your commitment to OEA, your local association, colleagues, and the students you serve. Because of your leadership, we will …