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Lifechanging Loan Forgiveness, Part 2
More than half a million educators in the United States may be eligible for major debt relief thanks to recent changes to the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness p...
Lifechanging Loan Forgiveness, Part 1
For years, educators who believed they were eligible for student loan forgiveness under the federal public service loan forgiveness program got the runaround and round...
The Why Story
Each of OEA's 120,000 members has a story to tell, whether that's how they ended up in their current position, what they've learned as they work to reach and teach Ohi...
Lightening the Load: Springfield Schools offer Wellness Week
More than a year and a half after the COVID-19 pandemic started, educators and students alike are tired, and many are in need of a real break to relax, refresh, and re...
Columbus Teacher Turns Tragedy into Transformational Mission
Malissa Thomas-St. Clair's son, Anthony, was murdered in 2013. In 2020, another homicide in her community led the Columbus math teacher to say 'enough is enough.' She ...
Educational Pathways
We know having caring, qualified educators in classrooms can set students up for a lifetime of success. That's why some OEA members are working to set future teachers ...
Forming OEA's Newest Local - The Findlay Paraprofessional Association
The Ohio Education Association's ranks are now about a hundred members stronger with the formation of the Findlay Paraprofessional Association. We sat down with two of...
2022 Ohio Teacher of the Year: "I will continue to teach the truth"
Oberlin High School social studies teacher Kurt Russell was inspired to become an educator by his 8th grade math teacher, the first Black male teacher he had in school...
On the Ballot: Educational Service Centers
Local school board races are getting a lot of attention as we countdown to Election Day on November 2, but those aren't the only important races on the ballot when it ...
Deeper Dive: Hilliard School Board Race
Most years, local school board races don't get a lot of attention, but this year, it's a different story. There has been a surge in interest and the number of candidat...
The State of Ohio's Schools
Education Matters is back for Season 2 and we're kicking things off with a check up on some of the big issues facing Ohio's students, educators, and communities right ...
Fair School Funding in the Final Days of the State Budget Process
As the state budget process comes to a close, the big issue being negotiated in conference committee is what to do about Ohio's school funding system. OEA President Sc...
Fund Our Future: All in for Ohio Kids calls on lawmakers to pass Fair School Funding Plan
Ohio lawmakers have a once-in-a-generation chance to fix the state's broken school funding system if they pass the Fair School Funding Plan in this state budget. The H...
Celebrating Juneteenth & Reflecting on Racial Equity in Schools
Juneteenth is a celebration of African American culture and heritage, freedom and resilience. It's also a time to reflect on where we stand in the quest for racial equ...
Make Sure Your Voice is Heard: Lobby Days 2021
Educators have powerful voices. We need to make sure Ohio's lawmakers hear them, especially now. OEA Vice President Jeff Wensing talks about the importance of getting ...
2021 ESP of the Year: "I accepted on behalf of all the unsung heroes"
Education Support Professionals play a critical role keeping our schools running and our students safe, healthy, and ready to learn every day. Karen Wright, the 2021 O...
The American Rescue Plan, Fair School Funding Plan, and You
Earlier this year, Congress approved an emergency federal aid package that included $122 billion for preK-12 public schools, including $4.5 billion for schools in Ohio...
Educators Helping Educators: "We're at the tip of a social-emotional iceberg"
Throughout the pandemic, the conversation has focused largely on keeping school community members physically healthy, but a dedicated group of educators has been worki...
Breakfast in the Classroom: "Well-fed kids are better learners"
We know hungry kids just can't focus in school, but we know there are programs that can make a huge difference. That's why OEA has partnered with the Children's Hunger...
Making Sure English Learners Have a Voice
Ohio's educators serve 1.7 million public school students, including a growing number of English Language Learners. EL teacher Kara Jankowski is making sure those stud...