New Professional Learning Opportunity
The Ohio Education Association (OEA) has partnered with Ursuline College and VESi to offer members a yearly subscription to online graduate courses. The subscription allows OEA members access to up to nine graduate credit hours (three courses) for only $200. You can enroll in one course per term or two courses during the summer. This exclusive benefit is only available to OEA members.
Legislative Watch – May 30, 2023
Reminder: Next OEA Member Lobby Day; Educating for Ohio’s Future Coalition Statehouse Day of Action
OEA Professional Learning Seminar: Leading for Equity
This two-day professional learning seminar guides participants as you explore who you are as cultural beings, learn to recognize when inequity is dominating your systems, and discover how you can lead transformational change in your schools and districts.
OEA Night with the Columbus CREW
OEA is celebrating special educator appreciation nights with the Columbus Crew. Save up to 30% with discounted tickets to games on the following dates: July 1, 2023 – Columbus Crew vs Red Bulls – Post match fireworks – Purchase tickets …
Legislative Watch – May 22, 2023
Bill to Restrict the Voice of Higher Education Employees Passes in Ohio Senate; Bill Requires Social Studies Task Force to Consider Right-Leaning Standards; Write Your Member of Congress and Ask them to Support Federal Legislation to Repeal GPO/WEP
Legislative Watch – May 15, 2023
OEA Announces Next Member Lobby Day for June 6, 2023; SJR 2 Narrowly Passes the Ohio House. Campaign Launched to Vote No in August on the Amendment; OEA President DiMauro Testifies on State Budget Bill in Ohio Senate; Ohio House and Ohio Senate Adopt Substitute Bills to Higher Education “Reform” Proposal; New Bill Requires Social Studies Model Curriculum to Include Migration Journeys; Bill to Establish State Regulation of School-Parent Communication and Relationships Receives Opposition Testimony; Single-Sex Sports Bill Passed By Ohio House Higher Education Committee
OEA Member Lobby Day
OEA Member Lobby Days provide an opportunity for OEA members to meet with state legislators to discuss key educational issues. Make your voice heard on June 6
Bargaining Boot Camp – Dayton, OH
OEA’s Bargaining Boot Camp is an intensive, team-based training designed to learn about and incorporate essential organizing and bargaining concepts into your local association’s bargaining preparation.
May 2023 OEA Retirement Systems Update
Report to the OEA Board of Directors — the State Teachers Retirement System, the School Employees Retirement System, & the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System.
Bargaining Boot Camp – Columbus, OH
OEA’s Bargaining Boot Camp is an intensive, team-based training designed to learn about and incorporate essential organizing and bargaining concepts into your local association’s bargaining preparation