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April-May 2023 Ohio Schools

April-May 2023 Ohio Schools

  • COVER STORY: Change Begins with Us – Educators in Hilliard are working to create a more equitable, inclusive school community to make sure educators and students feel safe, secure, and supported.
  • FEATURE: Standing up for Ohio’s public schools – As the number of students pursuing education declines, and districts throughout the state find it increasingly difficult to fill positions, a new generation offers hope for the profession, joining their parents as Ohio educators.
  • MAKING THE GRADE
    • Better Together: OEA-Aspiring Educators and Ohio’s New Educators (ONE) gather for first joint conference
    • The ABC’s of Larry Carey
  • LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

    • OEA lays out bold vision for 135th General Assembly
    • OEA urges Ohio legislators to prioritize public education in House Bill 33
    • Legislature considering harmful voucher expansion program
    • Senate passes bill charging powers and duties of State Board of Education

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February – March 2023 Ohio Schools

  • COVER STORY: Finding a voice – Union involvement empowers Ohio’s Education Support Professionals.
  • FEATURE: Family Ties part II – As the number of students pursuing education declines, and districts throughout the state find it increasingly difficult to fill positions, a new generation offers hope for the profession, joining their parents as Ohio educators.
  • MAKING THE GRADE
    • Aspiring Educators like Dajsha Williams are promoting the education profession and taking action
    • OEA-Retired launches initiatives to boost student literacy and association membership
  • RETIREMENT SYSTEMS UPDATE

    • What drives STRS Board member Arthur Lard? Ensuring all OEA members have “a safe, reliable pension they can’t outlive.”

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December – January 2023 Ohio Schools

  • COVER STORY: Power to Change the World: 2023 Ohio Teacher of the Year Melissa Kmetz says the most important lesson she can teach students is to know their power
  • FEATURE
    • Family Ties: As the number of students pursuing education declines, and district throughout the state find it increasingly difficult to fill positions, a new generation offers hope for the profession, joining their parents as Ohio educators
  • DEPARTMENTS
    • President’s Message
    • Extra Credit
    • Political Action

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October – November 2022 Ohio Schools

  • COVER STORY: Respect and Support
  • FEATURE
    • OEA marks 175 years as the Voice for Public School Educators and Students
  • DEPARTMENTS
    • President’s Message
    • Extra Credit
    • Political Action

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2022-2023 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 you make the most of your OEA Membership. Within, you’ll learn more about:

  • Ways to Become Involved
  • Fighting for Public Education
  • OEA Staff, Leadership, and Board of Directors
  • OEA Higher Education Benefit
  • Awards and Scholarships
  • Valuable NEA Member Benefits and Services

Throughout our more than 175-year history, OEA members have been involved in every struggle and effort to advance the finest of America’s dreams: a quality public education for every child.

If you have additional questions, contact us at 1-844-OEA-Info (1-844-632-4636) or send us an email to: membership@ohea.org.

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July 2022 Ohio Schools

  • COVER STORY: Award-winning art for 24th Annual Create a Cover Contest highlights what Ohio’s students love most about their schools
  • SUBJECT MATTER
    • OEA marks 175 years as the Voice for Public School Educators and Students
  • FEATURE
    • Direct Conversation
    • Retirement System Update
    • Political Action

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April – May 2022 Ohio Schools

  • COVER STORY: Prioritizing Student Health – When COVID-19 threatened those under his care, district school nurse David Pryer made sure Allen East students, teachers, and staff could return to school safely
  • MAKING THE GRADE
    • Oberlin’s Kurt Russell Named Finalist for 2022 National Teacher of the Year
  • Association
    • OEA to Hold In-Person 2022 Spring Representative Assembly with Virtual Component on May 7
    • Candidates of OEA Statewide Election
    • Proposed Amendments to the OEA Amended and Restated Constitution and Bylaws Spring 2022

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February – March 2022 Ohio Schools

  • COVER STORY: Pathways to Success – Educational Pathways program aims to set future teachers up for success.
  • MAKING THE GRADE
    • Ohio Paraprofessionals Honored as Ohio’s Nominees for National Recognizing Inspirational School Employees (RISE) Award
    • OEA Members Recognized as Top NEA Cyber-lobbyists
    • A Typical American Teacher’s Brain on Any Given School Day
  • POLITICAL ACTION
    • Biden Administration Delivers Results for Public Education and America in First Year

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December – January 2022 Ohio Schools

  • COVER STORY: Stepping Up for Schools
    • Educator voice key to successful school board races in Ohio
  • NOTEBOOK
    • OEA Local Associations Stand in solidarity for Members and Students
  • MAKING THE GRADE
    • Findlay Paraprofessionals Form OEA’s Newest Local Association
    • OEA Members Receive Top Educator Awards from Martha Holden Jennings Foundation

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October-November 2021 Ohio Schools

  • COVER STORY: 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.
  • NOTEBOOK
    • 2021 NEA Representative Assembly Looks Ahead to New Challenges and Opportunities
  • MAKING THE GRADE
    • OEA Member Receives National Award for Teaching Excellence

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