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Meet OEA's new Secretary-Treasurer
Rob McFee is no stranger to leadership. Before assuming his new role as Ohio Education Association Secretary-Treasurer in July, 2024, he served in every role from pres...
Military veterans, are you getting the credit you're owed for your years of service?
Public school educators are called to the profession by a dedication to serving their students. And, before their careers in the classroom, quite a few teachers served...
Rep. Sean Patrick Brennan (D-District 14): 'Educators, know your power!'
Rep. Sean Patrick Brennan (D-Ohio District 14) says being a voice for Ohio's educators in the statehouse has been one of the greatest honors of his life. The OEA-Retir...
Three big things every Local should include in their next contract (Plus, one big reason to visit ohea.org)
The Ohio Education Association represents nearly 120,000 educators across the state, across a wide variety of professional paths and in every stage of their careers. O...
State Bd. of Ed. candidate Chris Orban's work to transform how math, computer science are taught in Ohio
Dr. Chris Orban, a physics professor at the Ohio State University, is running to represent District 6 on the State Board of Education because he wants to give educator...
Rep. Justin Pizzulli (R-District 90): 'I want to be a voice for the voiceless'
Rep. Justin Pizzulli (R-District 90) draws on his experience growing up in Appalachia to guide his work in the Ohio House. In his work on the Primary and Secondary Edu...
OEA Members: Send Rep. Joe Miller (D-District 53) back to the Statehouse!
About one in every 100 Ohioans is an OEA member. That is a lot of power to shape the future of public education in our state if we use our united voices at the ballot ...
The top NEA Member Benefits deals you can't afford to miss
Ohio's public school educators work hard for their money. It's no surprise that a lot of educators have said they're interested in learning more about how they can get...
Rhonda Johnson for State Board of Education
Ohio's State Board of Education plays a critical role in the professional live of public school educators, and retired educator Rhonda Johnson says she is just the per...
For Sen. Sherrod Brown's family, supporting public education is a shared mission
US Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) has always been a champion for public education and educators. His daughter, Liz Brown, has had a front row seat to see her dad's lea...
New school year brings new trends, challenges, and opportunities
The Ohio Education Association's podcast is back for a new season, and back to shorter weekly episodes to make sure we're delivering the most impactful conversations t...
Citizens Not Politicians aims to end gerrymandering in Ohio. Plus, OEA members' power to shape our state's future.
Ohio's system for creating legislative districts is broken. When new maps are drawn every ten years, the party in power can manipulate the lines so they can hold onto ...
Amplifying immigrant students’ voices. Plus, OEA celebrates diverse readers in East Cleveland.
Westerville Education Association member Pablo Chignolli believes everyone has a story to tell. His story is shaped by his experiences after immigrating to the United ...
Vouchers hurt educators' pensions. Plus, OEA's 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...