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December-January 2024 Ohio Schools

December-January 2024 Ohio Schools

  • COVER STORY: Making an Impact – Commitment and compassion are key to 2024 Ohio Teacher of the Year Mark Lowrie’s award-winning broadcast journalism program at Gahanna Lincoln High School.
  • NOTEBOOK:
    • Digital Ohio Schools magazine to highlight educators’ voices
    • Youngstown Education Association achieves union goals in new contract following strike
    • Historic UAW strike a testament to the power of unions, collective bargaining, and organizing
  • MAKING THE GRADE
    • OEA celebrates Public Education Matters Day with educators at four rallies across the state
    • Ashland and Kent State Aspiring Educators chapters offer members a successful start in the education profession
    • 2023 Ohio Teacher of the Year Melissa Kmetz to receive NEA Foundation Award for Teaching Excellence
    • OEA-Retired members build community, grow in understanding of racial and social justice
  • RETIREMENT AND YOU

    • Why is it important for educators to support the Social Security Fairness Act to repeal GPO/WEP

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October-November 2023 Ohio-Schools

  • COVER STORY: Moving Forward – Marietta Educators emphasize value of public education through collaborative action and community building.
  • NOTEBOOK:
    • Youngstown Education Association (YEA) strikes for contractual rights to give educators a voice in students’ learning conditions
    • At the 2023 NEA RA, delegates pledge to defend freedom to learn, protect all students
    • Unity, community support lead Southeastern Education Local District Teachers Association to reach tentative agreement
  • MAKING THE GRADE
    • Ohio Education Association, Summit County Executive unveil historical marker celebrating OEA’s local roots and legacy of public education advocacy
    • Thousands of free books distributed to central Ohio students at OEA’s inaugural Summer Celebration of Diverse Readers event
    • For OEA-Retired member, National Endowment for Humanities seminar on origins of civil rights movement offers a life-changing experience
    • Wellington Schools embrace Kindland
  • SUBJECT MATTER

    • Leading Change – OEA members lead efforts to increase visibility, rights, and respect for Education Support Professionals

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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 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.

Moved recently? Contact the OEA Member Hotline to update the address on file at 1-844-OEA-Info (1-844-632-4636) or email, membership@ohea.org. Representatives are available Monday-Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. | OhioSchoolsPast Issues

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June-July 2023 Ohio Schools

  • COVER STORY: Celebrating Schools: 25th Annual Create a Cover contest highlights award-winning artwork by Ohio students.
  • FEATURE: East Palestine members serve as constant caring support for students following Norfolk Southern train derailment.
  • LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
    • SJR2 heads to the August 8, 2023 special election as Issue 1
    • Bill to restrict the voice of higher education employees passes in the Ohio Senate
  • ASSOCIATION
    • Delegates to the 2023 OEA Spring Representative Assembly take action to protect, defend, and strengthen public education in Ohio
    • OEA Board of Director actions
    • In memorium

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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

    Moved recently? Contact the OEA Member Hotline to update the address on file at 1-844-OEA-Info (1-844-632-4636) or email, membership@ohea.org. Representatives are available Monday-Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. | OhioSchoolsPast Issues

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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.

Moved recently? Contact the OEA Member Hotline to update the address on file at 1-844-OEA-Info (1-844-632-4636) or email, membership@ohea.org. Representatives are available Monday-Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. | OhioSchoolsPast Issues

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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

    Moved recently? Contact the OEA Member Hotline to update the address on file at 1-844-OEA-Info (1-844-632-4636) or email, membership@ohea.org. Representatives are available Monday-Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. | OhioSchoolsPast Issues

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