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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...
Educators serving as DNC delegates. Plus, fun opportunities to support the OEA Fund.
Ohio's Primary Election Day is March 19, 2024, and across Ohio, voters will be deciding everything from primary races for state legislative seats to school levies. The...
NPE report gives Ohio failing grade on state's support for public education. Plus, OEA members talk banned books.
The General Assembly's recent track record on public education issues - including efforts to attack honest education, create universal voucher schemes, and remove acco...
See Educators Run. Plus, OEA's continued fight against SB 83.
Educators need to have a seat at the table when policy decisions are being made, whether that's in their local community or in our statehouse in Columbus. But, for man...
Elevating Education Support Professionals' voices. Plus, OEA's "Ohio Schools" magazine goes digital
Every day, it takes a whole team of educators to help Ohio's public school students succeed, and Education Support Professionals (ESPs) are a vital part of that team. ...
Rolling out Ohio's dyslexia policies. Plus, OEA's Educational Foundation grants.
Ohio adopted a package of laws in 2021 to strengthen supports for students with dyslexia through early screening and interventions and professional development to help...
Creating welcoming P.E. classes for every student - no exceptions. Plus, new resources for OEA members to hold legislators accountable.
Marietta Education Association member Alex Myers is on a mission to make sure every child can get the benefits of great physical education classes in welcoming environ...
Practical guidance for building positive family engagement. Plus, bringing OEA's Aspiring Educators together.
From addressing issues with chronic absenteeism and classroom behavior problems to help students achieve their full potential and plan for their futures, family engage...
The 2024 OTOY's journey from the newsroom to the classroom. Plus, OEA member deals on grad credit hours.
Ohio's public school educators are called to the profession by an unwavering commitment to student success. But not every person in Ohio's public school classrooms now...
Meeting the needs of growing numbers of English Learners. Plus, OEA Nights with the Cavs and Blue Jackets.
Across Ohio, educators are contending with growing caseloads of English Learners (ELs) while fighting for the supports and resources they need to meet their students' ...
Supporting student stewards of our democracy. Plus, OEA's Affiliate Grant Programs.
Public education is the foundation of a strong, functioning democracy, and as part of their education opportunities in Bay Village, Ohio, a group of 17- and 18-year-ol...
Educators belong on local school boards. Plus, OEA's Legislative Scorecard
Local school boards play a critical role in setting the working and learning conditions in Ohio's classrooms every day. That's why it is critical to elect school board...
On Our Sleeves. Plus, celebrating Public Education Matters Day
Educators know mental health must be treated like physical health - it's a basic need that must be met for students to be able to successfully learn and grow in our sc...
Kids Voting Ohio. Plus, running for Westerville City Council
A high-quality public education is the foundation of a strong democracy, and part of the work Ohio's public school educators do every day to support that democracy is ...
Speaking in a united voice because Public Education Matters. Plus, the OEA app.
As the new school year gets underway, the Ohio Education Association is unveiling a new sound and new format for its podcast, while reaffirming the unwavering commitme...
Public Education Matters because...
Public Education Matters; it's the heart of it all. In the Season 3 finale, we reflect on the challenges and victories over the last school year as well as the opportu...
Council on American-Islamic Relations offers new Educator Resource page
The strength of Ohio's public schools is in the beautiful diversity of the nearly 1.7 million students they serve, and it is imperative that educators are empowered to...
Retiree answers the call to return to the classroom
Across the state, school districts have found it harder and harder to fill some positions as many educators leave the profession and fewer educators join the workforce...
A Legacy of Education: The Johnsons
Education is often a family business, with generations of great educators following a parent's footsteps into the profession. For Columbus Education Association member...
Vote No in August
On August 8, 2023, voters in Ohio will have a choice: Accept an amendment that destroys majority rule in Ohio and shreds the sacred principle of "one person, one vote"...
Preparing for a Summer Celebration of Diverse Readers
On May 20, 2023, OEA is teaming up with the Hilliard Education Association, OEA-R, and many community partners in Hilliard to host a big book giveaway event for centra...
Natasha Hurt-Hayes, Education Champion
Throughout this school year, OEA has been recognizing exceptional educators who have been nominated by community members because of the impact they're making in studen...
Ohio's schools by the numbers: Policy Matters research examines funding, discipline, absenteeism, and more
As the Ohio General Assembly continues to debate the education-related measures that are proposed in this year's state budget, it is imperative that every stakeholder ...
Echoes and Reflections: Improving Holocaust education in Ohio
Ohioans are witnessing an alarming rise in antisemitic incidents, while, at the same time, it is becoming clear that fewer Americans than ever have even a basic unders...
Senate Bill 83: Bad for students, bad for higher education, bad for Ohio
Introduced in the Ohio statehouse on March 14, 2023, Senate Bill 83 is sweeping legislation that hands down one-size-fits-all mandates to Ohio's colleges and universit...
From the classroom to the Mansfield mayor's office?
Ohio's educators are invested in their students and in their communities, and across the state, many of them are stepping into leadership roles to lead their communiti...