Featured Affiliate Resources

Ohio Pension Plans
February 2024 OEA Retirement Systems Update

Report to the OEA Board of Directors: February 2024 — the State Teachers Retirement System, the School Employees Retirement System, & the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System.

Ohio Pension Plans
December 2023 OEA Retirement Systems Update

Report to the OEA Board of Directors: December 2023 — the State Teachers Retirement System, the School Employees Retirement System, & the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System.

Ohio Pension Plans
October 2023 OEA Retirement Systems Update

Report to the OEA Board of Directors: October 2023 — the State Teachers Retirement System, the School Employees Retirement System, & the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System.

Featured Professional Resources

Careers in Higher Education

Use the links below to find open opportunities at High Education institutions. Columbus State Community College Edison State Community College Hocking Technical College Lakeland Community College Northwest State Community Shawnee State University Southern State University Youngstown State University K-12 Teaching …

Scholarships for 2024 NEA National Leadership Summit

Preparations are in full swing for the NEA Leadership Summit being held March 1-3, 2024.  At this time, the NEA is planning for an in-person experience for the 2024 Leadership Summit to be held at the Hyatt Regency Chicago, Chicago, IL. The summit will further develop Activist leaders and prepare them with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to lead relevant, thriving associations and to lead in their professions. The theme for the 2024 Summit is Education. Democracy. Freedom. Our Right! Our Responsibility!

Back to School
OEA/NEA Member Back-to-School Guide

Students may still be enjoying their summer vacations, but for educators, the beginning of the next school year is just around the corner. The editors of @NEAToday & OhioSchools Magazine have compiled a list of our best articles and resources to help you get ready for the fall semester.

Featured Scholarships and Awards

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OEA Educational Foundation

The work of the Ohio Educational Foundation is to fund initiatives that enhance student learning, student achievement, and well being, as well as promote social justice. Its Board of Directors is pleased to introduce four funding opportunities available to all OEA members.

OEA ESP Aspiring Teacher Scholarship

The $4,000 ESP Aspiring Teacher Scholarship is presented each year to an Education Support Professional member currently enrolled in an undergraduate teacher education program in Ohio or a senior education student who has been formally accepted for graduate study in a master’s degree of education program at an accredited Ohio college or university.

OEA Paul Swaddling Peace and International Relations Award

The OEA Paul Swaddling Peace and International Relations Award recognizes individual members and local associations who have furthered the cause of peace and international understanding. Paul Swaddling was a teacher for over 20 years in the Berea City Schools located in northeastern Ohio. His personal and professional life exemplified a commitment to his two great passions: education and peace.

Featured Take Action

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OEA FUND FAQ and Candidate Endorsements

Learn more about the OEA Fund for Children and Public Education (OEA Fund), OEA’s political action committee (PAC) for members of the Ohio Education Association

2018 OEA Election Guide
Ohio Education Association Candidate Recommendations

Ohio’s Primary Election is right around the corner, on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Make sure educators voices are heard this Primary by making your plan to vote. Please see below for some important dates and links for information on voting …