Audience: New teacher

I Don’t Want to STRIKE, But I WILL! – Stories of OEA Members Fighting for a Fair Contract
Learn from OEA members discussing their experiences of fighting for better learning and working conditions for students, educators, and the communities they serve. Learn some strategies and meet other educators that are managing a bargaining crisis.

2022-2023 OEA Member Resource Guide
The new 2022-2023 OEA Member Resource Guide is an overview to help you make the most of your OEA Membership

Ohio Education Association Candidate Endorsements
Ohio’s (second) Primary Election Day is upon us, and it is more important now than ever that educators across Ohio turn out to the polls to make their voices heard and ensure pro-public education candidates advance to the General Election. …

Public Sector Employment and Political Activism: Using Your Voice While Protecting Your Job
The First Amendment protects all citizens of the United States by limiting the government’s ability to abridge freedom of speech. However, when the government is also a person’s employer things can become a bit more complicated.

Student Loan Forgiveness ZOOM Workshops
The demand for information about loan forgiveness increased exponentially following the announcement of the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program overhaul announced by the Department of Education in October 2021. By popular demand, NEA Member Benefits is continuing to offer additional Student Loan Forgiveness ZOOM workshops

A Teacher’s Brain Following Yet Another School Shooting…and Yet Another Misguided Response by Legislators
Ohio Teacher Julie Holderbaum shares more questions whirling around in a teacher’s brain…this time following a school shooting and recent legislation passed in light of it.

Ohio Education Association expresses disappointment in Gov. DeWine’s shortsighted decision to sign HB 583
After charter and voucher hawks snuck 11th hour amendments into legislation meant to address the substitute teacher shortage in Ohio’s public schools, Governor Mike DeWine had the opportunity to do the right thing and line-item veto those ridiculous changes. Unfortunately, …

OEA 175th Anniversary Video
Since 1847, the Ohio Education Association has been proud to lead the way for great public schools for every child. As OEA marks its 175th anniversary, members and leaders have been sharing their memories from the last several decades of …

Ohio Education Association decries Gov. DeWine’s decision to sign HB 99
Ohio Education Association decries Gov. DeWine’s failure to stand up to gun lobby, address school safety concerns