Press Releases

The State Teachers Retirement System Board voted Thursday to approve a 3% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) to eligible retirees for the 2022-2023 fiscal year and remove the age 60 requirement for retirement eligibility with full benefits that was scheduled to take effect in 2026. The OEA and its members advocated for these changes and welcome this news.

Ohio Education Association condemns latest version of House Bill 327, vows to continue fight to give Ohio’s children an honest education

The Ohio Education Association (OEA) is sounding the alarm about the grievous consequences House Bill 290 – known as the Backpack Bill — would bring for Ohio’s children and communities. HB 290 would drive a massive hole in the state budget with little accountability for the money, all while leading to greater racial segregation and worse student outcomes, OEA leaders warn.

Ohio Education Association Hopes State Supreme Court Decision on Gerrymandered Maps Will Be Lesson Learned for Commission

OEA applauds the wisdom of the OH Supreme Court in striking down the gerrymandered maps that would have denied Ohioans a real voice in the Statehouse. This is a huge victory for voters & Ohio schools, which are greatly impacted by the decisions of the state’s elected lawmakers.

Ohio Education Association celebrates big wins for children and public schools in Build Back Better plan; urges swift Senate passage

Ohio Education Association: Big wins for pro-public education candidates should send strong message to state lawmakers

NEA President Becky Pringle: “Tim Ryan is a champion for America’s students and Ohio’s working families.”

Ohio Education Association condemns attacks on honesty in education contained in Substitute House Bill 327, warns of dire consequences

Ohio Federation of Teachers and Ohio Education Association Oppose Legislation That Endangers Students