Ohio Education Association
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The Ohio Education Association represents more than 120,000 teachers, faculty members, and ESPs
🎓 Calling all future educators!
Are you a sophomore, junior, or senior pursuing a teaching degree in Ohio? The Jean Kershaw Memorial Scholarship—worth $2,000—could help you on your path! 🌟
Apply today! 📆 Deadline - January 31
➡️ ohea.org/jean-kershaw-scholarship/
Are you a sophomore, junior, or senior pursuing a teaching degree in Ohio? The Jean Kershaw Memorial Scholarship—worth $2,000—could help you on your path! 🌟
Apply today! 📆 Deadline - January 31
➡️ ohea.org/jean-kershaw-scholarship/
December 3, 2025 at 12:51 AM
🎓 Calling all future educators!
Are you a sophomore, junior, or senior pursuing a teaching degree in Ohio? The Jean Kershaw Memorial Scholarship—worth $2,000—could help you on your path! 🌟
Apply today! 📆 Deadline - January 31
➡️ ohea.org/jean-kershaw-scholarship/
Are you a sophomore, junior, or senior pursuing a teaching degree in Ohio? The Jean Kershaw Memorial Scholarship—worth $2,000—could help you on your path! 🌟
Apply today! 📆 Deadline - January 31
➡️ ohea.org/jean-kershaw-scholarship/
📢 Feeling overwhelmed by changes in student loan policies? You’re not alone! Join one of NEA Member Benefits’ TEN free virtual workshops to get clear answers on loan forgiveness, new repayment plans, and how to use the Student Debt Navigator.
Register today! ➡️
www.ohea.org/studentdebtr...
Register today! ➡️
www.ohea.org/studentdebtr...
December 2, 2025 at 10:13 PM
📢 Feeling overwhelmed by changes in student loan policies? You’re not alone! Join one of NEA Member Benefits’ TEN free virtual workshops to get clear answers on loan forgiveness, new repayment plans, and how to use the Student Debt Navigator.
Register today! ➡️
www.ohea.org/studentdebtr...
Register today! ➡️
www.ohea.org/studentdebtr...
Dismantling the Department of Education will explode class sizes and deny students access to higher education and job programs. Write Congress now. nea.org/defend
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December 2, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Dismantling the Department of Education will explode class sizes and deny students access to higher education and job programs. Write Congress now. nea.org/defend
www.nbc4i.com/news/politic...
www.nbc4i.com/news/politic...
"Reform of civics education is the most constructive way to prevent U.S. democracy from devolving further. For in the end, democracy is precious, fragile, and never guaranteed." - Opinion, Cleveland.com
www.cleveland.com/opinion/2025...
www.cleveland.com/opinion/2025...
December 2, 2025 at 1:12 AM
"Reform of civics education is the most constructive way to prevent U.S. democracy from devolving further. For in the end, democracy is precious, fragile, and never guaranteed." - Opinion, Cleveland.com
www.cleveland.com/opinion/2025...
www.cleveland.com/opinion/2025...
Join OEA-Retired for an online presentation on Zoom to learn more about how SERS works for you to help you prepare for retirement. All OEA members are welcome to attend.
📅 Wednesday, January 28, 2026 - 5pm
👉 www.ohea.org/events/getti...
#publiceducationmatters #retirement
📅 Wednesday, January 28, 2026 - 5pm
👉 www.ohea.org/events/getti...
#publiceducationmatters #retirement
December 1, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Join OEA-Retired for an online presentation on Zoom to learn more about how SERS works for you to help you prepare for retirement. All OEA members are welcome to attend.
📅 Wednesday, January 28, 2026 - 5pm
👉 www.ohea.org/events/getti...
#publiceducationmatters #retirement
📅 Wednesday, January 28, 2026 - 5pm
👉 www.ohea.org/events/getti...
#publiceducationmatters #retirement
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
#publiceducationmatters #weloveouresps #ohioschools
November 27, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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
#publiceducationmatters #weloveouresps #ohioschools
New PEM podcast - Lessons learned from the Ashtabula high school roof collapse, one year later. #publiceducationmatters
🎧 Listen and subscribe today!
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🎧 Listen and subscribe today!
publiceducationmatters.transistor.fm/s6/13
November 22, 2025 at 5:13 PM
New PEM podcast - Lessons learned from the Ashtabula high school roof collapse, one year later. #publiceducationmatters
🎧 Listen and subscribe today!
publiceducationmatters.transistor.fm/s6/13
🎧 Listen and subscribe today!
publiceducationmatters.transistor.fm/s6/13
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
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.
Ohio bill would require schools, libraries to filter online database content
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November 20, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Ohio bill would require schools, libraries to filter online database content
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www.nbc4i.com/news/politic...
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
#WeLoveOurESPs ❤️ 🚌 #AEW2025
November 19, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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
#WeLoveOurESPs ❤️ 🚌 #AEW2025
📢 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-...
👀 www.ohea.org/legislative-...
November 17, 2025 at 9:15 PM
📢 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-...
👀 www.ohea.org/legislative-...
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...
www.ohea.org/get-involved...
November 17, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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...
www.ohea.org/get-involved...
New PEM #podcast - Is DEI a dirty word? These rural Ohio students don't think so.
🎧 Listen and subscribe today!
publiceducationmatters.transistor.fm/s6/12
#publiceducationmatters #podcast #educators
🎧 Listen and subscribe today!
publiceducationmatters.transistor.fm/s6/12
#publiceducationmatters #podcast #educators
November 14, 2025 at 8:55 PM
New PEM #podcast - Is DEI a dirty word? These rural Ohio students don't think so.
🎧 Listen and subscribe today!
publiceducationmatters.transistor.fm/s6/12
#publiceducationmatters #podcast #educators
🎧 Listen and subscribe today!
publiceducationmatters.transistor.fm/s6/12
#publiceducationmatters #podcast #educators
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...
Sign Policy Matters’ petition urging Governor DeWine to veto this harmful bill: actionnetwork.org/petitions/sa...
November 7, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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...
Sign Policy Matters’ petition urging Governor DeWine to veto this harmful bill: actionnetwork.org/petitions/sa...
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
#HispanicHeritageMonth #publiceducationmatters
September 29, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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
#HispanicHeritageMonth #publiceducationmatters
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.
publiceducationmatters.transistor.fm/s6/4
podcast #publiceducationmatters
🎧 Listen to episodes online, or subscribe using the podcast app of your choice.
publiceducationmatters.transistor.fm/s6/4
podcast #publiceducationmatters
September 25, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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.
publiceducationmatters.transistor.fm/s6/4
podcast #publiceducationmatters
🎧 Listen to episodes online, or subscribe using the podcast app of your choice.
publiceducationmatters.transistor.fm/s6/4
podcast #publiceducationmatters
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.
Deadline 📆 Sept 30
📝 directionscu.org/cares-for-classrooms.
September 24, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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.
Deadline 📆 Sept 30
📝 directionscu.org/cares-for-classrooms.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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. 👏👏
www.ohea.org/oea-congratu...
www.ohea.org/oea-congratu...
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
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.
"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
"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." 👀 👏👏
www.dispatch.com/story/news/e...
www.dispatch.com/story/news/e...
Suburban school districts with low poverty and high enrollment would fare better in the state budget than urban districts with high poverty and enrollment, according to an analysis by Cleveland.com/The Plain Dealer.
June 9, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Suburban school districts with low poverty and high enrollment would fare better in the state budget than urban districts with high poverty and enrollment, according to an analysis by Cleveland.com/The Plain Dealer.
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/
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
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/
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/
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 👉
legislature.ohio.gov
Call your Representatives in the House & Senate to urge them to support the plan 👉
legislature.ohio.gov
June 5, 2025 at 6:24 PM
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 👉
legislature.ohio.gov
Call your Representatives in the House & Senate to urge them to support the plan 👉
legislature.ohio.gov
Columbus City Schools unveiled its plan June 3 as to how it will go about closing four of the five schools it previously voted to shutter, with two of the schools closing after the 2025-2026 school year.
bit.ly/3FotvJN
#publiceducationmatters
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#publiceducationmatters
June 4, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Columbus City Schools unveiled its plan June 3 as to how it will go about closing four of the five schools it previously voted to shutter, with two of the schools closing after the 2025-2026 school year.
bit.ly/3FotvJN
#publiceducationmatters
bit.ly/3FotvJN
#publiceducationmatters