In Ohio, public education matters. Our public schools serve 1.6 million students in safe, welcoming environments where every student - regardless of race, background, gender, ability, or family income-level - can learn, grow, and thrive. The nearly 120,000 members of the Ohio Education Association are public school educators who have dedicated their lives and careers to ensuring their students have the opportunities and supports they need to succeed. OEA's Public Education Matters podcast is your source for insightful conversations about the big issues shaping the education landscape for OEA members and their students. Enjoy!

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Vouchers hurt educators' pensions. Plus, OEA support of the One Fair Wage campaign.

As public employees, OEA members pay into - and count on - public pensions to provide an adequate retirement when they leave our public schools. But, as OEA Secretary-...

Erase the Space. Plus, meet OEA's NEA fellow.

In Ohio, students learning in school districts that are separated by just a few miles may feel like they are living in separate worlds. But these students have far mor...

Storytelling as an organizing tool. Plus, Sandy Smith Fischer for STRS.

Our brains crave powerful narratives. Stories help us interpret new information and shape our understanding of the world. They can also motivate us into action. That's...

When "That Kid" Becomes the Teacher: A neurodivergent educator's perspective. Plus, advocating for Developmentally Appropriate Practice in early childhood education

Just about every educator has no doubt worked with "that kid." It's the student who can't sit still, who can't just focus, who seems to lash out when faced with even a...

5 things you didn't know about OASNP. Plus, MCTA's PD Day success.

From its humble beginnings in a closet at an OEA Representative Assembly to its evolution into an important resource for all educators across Ohio, there's a lot you p...

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