Ohio House Bill 70 Hijacked Democracy
Guest Blog | By Jeanne Melvin, OEA-Retired | A state takeover is part of the effort to privatize public education. Without a public hearing, the hijacked HB 70 passed the Senate and the House and was sent to the governor and signed into law. #OverTestedOH #RedForEd
Former OEA Members Working to Dismantle State Takeover Law
State Representatives Joseph A. Miller III (D-Amherst) and Don Jones (R-Freeport) recently announced they will soon introduce bipartisan legislation to repeal portions of House Bill 70 — the state takeover bill.
OEA VP Scott DiMauro: Graduation Requirements & State Takeover
It is simply unfair and unreasonable to expect that students who are already half way through their high school careers should be expected to meet a whole new set of requirements for graduation.They and the education professionals who support them need time to plan for these changes.
2019 Retirement Board Training Scholarships Available
The OEA sponsors scholarships for members interested in pursuing seats on the STRS, OPERS, or the SERS retirement systems' boards. These scholarships cover the cost of training sessions required to complete a Certificate of Achievement in Public Plan Policy (CAPPP).
Election Notice: NEA-RA / NEOEA Advisory Seats
The Annual Meeting and Representative Assembly (RA) will be held July 2-7, 2019, at the George R. Brown Convention Center, in Houston, TX. Balloting closes March 30, 2019 at 5 p.m. Follow these links to access your OEA-Retired 2019 Election Ballot
OEA on the Issues | OEA Legislative Scorecard | Find My Ohio Legislators
Protect Your Students. Protect Your Contract. Protect Your Profession.
OEA Educator Lobby Days — April 9th & May 15th
The 2019 annual OEA Educator Days are April 9th and May 15th, with, if needed, June 12th set aside. The interaction of OEA members with elected officials is critical to improving the policies that impact students, educators and public education. RSVP Today!
2018-2019 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.
Legislative Watch
OEA LEGISLATIVE WATCH — Extending Alt. Graduation Pathways | Restoration of OPERS Credit for DD Employees | Proposed HJR 19 Constitutional amendment making it more difficult to pass amendments met with sharp criticism as an attack on direct democracy.
Election Notice: NEA-RA / NEOEA Advisory Seats
The Annual Meeting and Representative Assembly (RA) will be held July 2-7, 2019, at the George R. Brown Convention Center, in Houston, TX. Balloting closes March 30, 2019 at 5 p.m. Follow these links to access your OEA-Retired 2019 Election Ballot
OEA/NEA MEMBER-ONLY BENEFITS
Your OEA membership is there to support you in the important, life-changing work that you’re doing. Visit OEA ACCESS to unlock even more dining, travel, auto, retail, and recreational discounts.
Month-at-Glance
Download the 2018-2019 Master Calendar
- 2018-2019 Master Calendar (Revised: February 28, 2019)
2019 NEA 28th ESP Conference — March 22-24th
OEA-R Balloting Closes — March 30th
Educator Appreciation Night — April 2nd
OEA-Retired Spring Conference — April 4th
2019 OEA ESP Leadership Conference — Apr. 26-27th
Advocating For English Learners — April 27th
OEA Day of Collaboration — May 4th
NEA Teacher Appreciation Week — May 6-10, 2019
Additional Events
OEA Lobby Days — Apr. 9 & May 15
OEA Lobby Days — Apr. 9 & May 15
OEA 2019 Member Lobby Days: April 9, May 15 and June 12. Please use the form below to RSVP and make a stand for education. Join your colleagues at the OEA Headquarters’ Media Center for a short briefing about current legislative issues prior to an opportunity to meet with state lawmakers.
OSEA/ONE/OEA Confer. — April 5-6th
OSEA/ONE/OEA Confer. — April 5-6th
Ohio Student Education Association (OSEA) and Ohio’s New Educators (O.N.E.) will host a joint leadership conference April 5-6, 2019.
Educator Appreciation Night — April 2nd
Educator Appreciation Night — April 2nd
Educator Appreciation Night — April 2, 2019 at 7 p.m., Columbus Blue Jackets Vs. Boston Bruins
Heartland Jamboree — May 10th
Heartland Jamboree — May 10th
The OEA Educational Foundation will host a Fundraising Gala May 10, 2019, at the Marriott Columbus University Area. 3100 Olentangy River Rd in Columbus.
About OEA/NEA Micro-Credentials
About OEA/NEA Micro-Credentials
OEA/NEA Micro-credentials are a competency-based digital form of professional learning. In addition, they can be used to increase an educator’s skill and/or knowledge in a topic area to grow their professional practice and student success.
OEA Day of Collaboration — May 4, 2019
OEA Day of Collaboration — May 4, 2019
Strategies, Supports and Resources that Make a Difference | Participants will recognize how to meet the needs of students by identifying appropriate evidence-based interventions and develop an increased awareness of resources and supports.
