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The Ohio Education Association represents more than 120,000 teachers, faculty members, and ESPs
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On this day and every day, we give thanks to our members & educators everywhere. Their dedication and committed work make Ohio's public schools great every single day! ❤️ 🙏

#publiceducationmatters #weloveouresps #ohioschools
November 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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New PEM podcast - Lessons learned from the Ashtabula high school roof collapse, one year later. #publiceducationmatters

🎧 Listen and subscribe today!
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November 22, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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Don’t Let the Trump Administration Dismantle the Department of Education
Shifting @usedgov functions to other agencies hurts kids and communities, and usurps the power of Congress. #aew2025 #pubiceducationmatters

Act now! Write to Congress 👉 www.nea.org/defend
Don’t Let the Trump Administration Dismantle the Department of Education | NEA
Shifting functions to other agencies hurts kids and communities, and usurps the power of Congress.
www.nea.org
November 21, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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OEA President Jeff Wensing joined State Representative Dan Troy (D-Mentor), State Representative Dave Thomas (R-Jefferson, and Ohio Realtors Association CEO Scott Williams at the Ohio Chamber of Commerce Lunch and Learn exploring property tax reforms.
November 20, 2025 at 9:07 PM
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Ohio bill would require schools, libraries to filter online database content

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November 20, 2025 at 7:17 PM
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Ohioans support our public schools, despite some politicians’ best efforts - @ohiocapitaljournal.com

"Now it’s time to demand real solutions: like full and fair funding for our public schools."

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#publiceducationmatters
Ohioans support our public schools, despite some politicians’ best efforts • Ohio Capital Journal
South Euclid-Lyndhurst Schools and Westerville City Schools don’t have much in common, but both passed levies despite constant attacks on public education from powerful Ohio politicians. Ohioans do su...
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November 20, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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Ohio lawmakers just passed SB 293, putting thousands of votes at risk—yours included. This bill could throw out legitimate absentee ballots even if they’re mailed on time, just because of mail delays! 🗳️

Every vote should count. Demand Gov. DeWine veto SB 293!

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Veto SB 293: Protect Ohio Voters’ Right to Have Their Ballots Counted
Ohio lawmakers are again trying to make it harder for voters, and they passed Senate Bill 293 (SB 293). This dangerous voter suppression bill would throw out thousands of legitimate absentee ballots, ...
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November 19, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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Happy Education Support Professionals Day! Let’s celebrate the dedicated educators who help our children succeed at school by preparing and serving their food, getting them safely to and from school, keeping school facilities clean and maintained, and so much more.

#WeLoveOurESPs ❤️ 🚌 #AEW2025
November 19, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Ohio High Schoolers share good news in a heartwarming viral video. ❤️

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A Hallway Mic Captured High Schoolers Sharing the Good Things in Their Lives. Their Responses Were Beautiful
"There was a new girl at school today, and I think I made a new friend!”
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November 18, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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📢 Read the newest OEA Legislative Watch! Keep up to date on the legislation and policies that affect public education in Ohio. #publiceducationmatters #publiceducation

👀 www.ohea.org/legislative-...
General Assembly Set to Wrap Business for 2025 👀 https://www.ohea.org/legislative-watch-20251114/ Bill to Collect Immigration Status Set to Receive Third Hearing 👀 https://www.ohea.org/legislative-watch-20251114/ State Appeal in STRS Governance Lawsuit 👀 https://www.ohea.org/legislative-watch-20251114/ OEA has several Action Alerts and encourages members to send letters to their legislators 👀 https://www.ohea.org/action/
November 17, 2025 at 9:15 PM
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American Education Week — November 17-21, 2025 — will present all Americans with a wonderful opportunity to celebrate public education and honor individuals who are making a difference in ensuring that every child receives a quality education. #AEW2025

www.ohea.org/get-involved...
November 17, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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Ohioans Against Extremism podcast interview with a partner and former Rep. John Patterson, a retired OEA member to discuss his lifelong journey fighting for a better future for rural Ohio.

🎧 S2 E2: The Last Rural Democrat in the Ohio Statehouse

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S2 E2: The Last Rural Democrat in the Ohio Statehouse
Maria & Ainslee sit down with Former State Representative John Patterson to discuss his lifelong journey fighting for a better future for rural Ohio.
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November 17, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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New PEM #podcast - Is DEI a dirty word? These rural Ohio students don't think so.
🎧 Listen and subscribe today!
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#publiceducationmatters #podcast #educators
November 14, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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Senate Bill 50, now on Governor DeWine’s desk, would let employers schedule 14- and 15-year-olds to work until 9 PM—beyond the current 7 PM federal limit.

Sign Policy Matters’ petition urging Governor DeWine to veto this harmful bill: actionnetwork.org/petitions/sa...
November 7, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! Ohio Education Association is proud to honor the rich history and contributions of Ohio's Hispanic and Latino educators and students.

#HispanicHeritageMonth #publiceducationmatters
September 29, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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New Public Education Matters🎙️ podcast - The Powrer of ONE: Getting a seat at the table with lawmakers

🎧 Listen to episodes online, or subscribe using the podcast app of your choice.
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podcast #publiceducationmatters
September 25, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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The Directions Cares for Classroom grants program is funded for up to $20,000 for the 2025-26 school year. K-12 educators working for public schools in the northern Ohio counties are eligible for the grant program. #publiceducationmatters

Deadline 📆 Sept 30
📝 directionscu.org/cares-for-classrooms.
September 24, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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OEA President Jeff Wensing was at the Ohio Statehouse for Fair Maps Day to send a loud and strong message to lawmakers. #fairmapsday2025

We need to let them know we will never stop fighting for fair maps, fair representation and fair elections where each vote matters and each vote counts.
September 17, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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September 17th is Constitution Day 🇺🇸

This Constitution Day, empower young people! Propose a Freedom to Learn resolution, host a gallery walk or teach-in, set up a #TeachTruth display, or write an op-ed. Let’s defend and expand our rights! #publiceducationmatters

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Freedom to Learn | NEA
All children deserve well-trained and supported educators and curriculum to help them reckon with our past and shape our future. Together, we can make that happen.
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September 17, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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Christopher Monsour was selected from among eleven 2026 State Board District Teachers of the Year as the 2026 Ohio Teacher of the Year. OEA celebrates all of the honorees and the incredible work they do every day to serve Ohio’s public school students. 👏👏

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September 8, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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This year, we are on a mission – educators, parents, and community standing together to make sure our public school students have what they need to succeed.
August 19, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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"The @ColumbusEA approved a new three-year contract that awards raises in the first year..., improves working and school conditions, and secures new guidelines and language on instruction for special education and English learning students." 👀 👏👏

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August 15, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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"Elected members of the State Board of Education whose positions are in the crosshairs of the proposed state budget accused lawmakers last week of “legislating away the constitution."

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Lawmakers ‘legislating the constitution away,’ State Board of Education members contend
COLUMBUS — Elected members of the State Board of Education whose positions are in the crosshairs of the proposed state budget accused lawmakers last week ...
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June 10, 2025 at 2:50 PM
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Ohio state budget: How school funding proposals affect urban vs. suburban districts

www.cleveland.com/news/2025/06...

Please continue sending letters to your Ohio Senators about the importance of fully updating and funding the Fair School Funding plan using OEA’s action alert!
www.ohea.org/action/
June 9, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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OEA President Scott DiMauro just testified before the Ohio Senate Finance Committee, where he emphasized the need to fully update and fund the #FairSchoolFundingPlan.

Call your Representatives in the House & Senate to urge them to support the plan 👉
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June 5, 2025 at 6:24 PM