Ohio Education Association Stands in Solidarity with Protestors Demanding an End to Systemic Racism and Brutality in wake of George Floyd’s Death
As Americans exercise their fundamental right to free speech by taking part in protests across the nation, the Ohio Education Association (OEA) joins them in urging long overdue reforms to address the unacceptable racial disparities in the United States.
OEA Higher Education Benefit
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In Senate Testimony, Ohio Education Association Urges Lawmakers to Prioritize Health and Safety in School Re-Opening Plans
Ohio Education Association (OEA) President Scott DiMauro today urged members of the Senate Finance Committee to ensure the safety of students, educators, support staff, and community members as new policies are created to move forward in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Urge Congress to Provide Aid to State and Local Governments
Please join fellow OEA members in asking their representatives in the U.S. Congress to include funding for state and local governments in the next COVID-19 relief package. This federal legislation should also include money for more worker protections for school employees and greater internet access for students.
Ohio Education Association Vows to Continue Fight Against Ill-Conceived State Takeover Law in Wake of Supreme Court Decision
The Ohio Education Association (OEA) is disappointed but undeterred by the Ohio Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the 2015 law that allowed the creation of state-appointed academic distress commissions, while wresting control from local school districts and failing to serve the best interests of students
Action Alert: Ohio Education Association Urges Members to Call on Congress to Provide Critical Funding for Schools
OEA President Scott DiMauro to address national audience Thursday to highlight urgent need for federal assistance as Ohio cuts funding for public schools.
Ohio Education Association Urges Federal and State Lawmakers to Provide Relief in Face of Looming Budget Cuts
Governor DeWine’s plans to cut $465 million in funding over the next two months highlight urgent need for help.
February 2020 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.
NEA Representative Assembly
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OEA on the Issues | OEA Legislative Scorecard | Find My Ohio Legislators
Protect Your Students. Protect Your Contract. Protect Your Profession.
Protect Collective Bargaining and Local Control
The State Takeover law still removes local control of public schools and denies collective bargaining rights for educators based on biased and misleading state report cards.
Urge Congress to Provide Aid to State and Local Governments
Please join fellow OEA members in asking their representatives in the U.S. Congress to include funding for state and local governments in the next COVID-19 relief package. This federal legislation should also include money for more worker protections for school employees and greater internet access for students.
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.
OEA Legal Services — Protecting Your Rights
The high cost of hiring an attorney to protect employment rights should not be a deterrent to an OEA member. Each year, the OEA-NEA Legal Services Program provides paid legal representation to members who are forced to take legal action in a matter relating to their job.
Shaping a Vision for Accurate, Meaningful State Report Cards
OEA is calling for an end to the use of arbitrary letter grades and questionable methodologies that are biased against low-income districts. Our goal is to make report cards easier to understand so that they are more useful for parents and the community.
OEA Higher Education Benefit
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Month-at-Glance — Featured Events
OEA Master Calendar
- 2019-2020 Online Master Calendar — (How to submit and use the calendar portal.)
2019-2020 Online Master Calendar
2020 OEA Minority Leadership – Virtual Training
2020 Summer Leadership Academy
Additional Events
2020 Summer Leadership Academy
2020 Summer Leadership Academy
2020 OEA Summer Leadership Academy PEOPLE. POWER. POSSIBILITIES The OEA Summer Leadership Academy is designed to help members at all levels of the association realize and develop skills and talents as leaders of their profession and their association while building …
Minority Leadership Training Program
Minority Leadership Training Program
Educators Standing Up and Answering the Call Saturday, June 13, 2020 Virtual Training 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM The OEA Minority Leadership Training Program provides participants, particularly OEA members of color, with the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully serve …
April/ May 2020 Ohio Schools
April/ May 2020 Ohio Schools
The new issue of OhioSchools is now available online
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.
Tele-Town Hall Recording Archives
Tele-Town Hall Recording Archives
Past OEA hosted Town Hall recordings
‘A’ is for Advocacy – Why We Must All Become Activist Educators
‘A’ is for Advocacy – Why We Must All Become Activist Educators
Guest Blog By Julie Holderbaum, Minerva EA/OEA | During the past few months, Ohio’s teachers have found ways to creatively teach every content area while being separated physically from our students.
