Topic: Legislative issues and political action
Legislative Watch – April 11, 2024
U.S. House Committee Schedules Hearing on GPO/WEP; Ohio Senate Joins House Urging Repeal
Legislative Watch – April 4, 2024
OEA Recommends Sandy Smith Fischer for STRS Board; OEA Continues to Advocate for Member Retirement Security
Legislative Watch – March 14, 2024
Reminder: 2024 Primary Election is Next Week; OEA Testifies on Fully Funding the State Board of Education; OEA Testifies on GPO-WEP Repeal Resolution
Legislative Watch – February 20, 2024
REMINDER: Voter Registration Deadline and Early Voting Dates for March 19, 2024, Primary Election; OEA Issues First Round of Candidate Recommendations for the 2024 Election; Call to Action: Urge your Legislators to Fully Fund the State Board, don’t increase educator licensure fees; Voucher Accountability Bill Introduced; Anti-Lunch Shaming Bill Introduced in Ohio House; New Bill will Accomplish OEA Goal of $50k State Minimum Starting Teacher Salary
Take Action to Stop Teacher License Fee Increase
Teachers Deserve Support and Respect, not License Fee Increases. Contact your State Representative and State Senator today to fully fund the State Board of Education instead of passing costs onto the backs of hardworking teachers.
Legislative Watch – February 6, 2024
Contact Your Member of Congress About the Need to Repeal GPO/WEP; Ohio General Assembly Overrides Governor’s Veto of HB (House Bill) 68
February-March 2024 Ohio Schools
COVER STORY: Support System – OEA and its members are committed to ensuring mental health and wellness support for Ohio students and educators
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
October – November 2023 Ohio Schools
COVER STORY: Moving Forward – Marietta Educators emphasize value of public education through collaborative action and community building.
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, …
