New PEM podcast - Meet OEA's New Vice President Dan Greenberg #publiceducationmatters 🎧 Listen and subscribe today! publiceducationmatters.transistor.fm/s6/14

🎓 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/

📢 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...

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...

"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...

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

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

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

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

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 www.nbc4i.com/news/politic...

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." ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/11/20/o... #publiceducationmatters

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! ✍️ actionnetwork.org/letters/veto...

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

Ohio High Schoolers share good news in a heartwarming viral video. ❤️ www.today.com/parents/teen... #publiceducationmatters

📢 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-...

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...

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 ohagainstextremism.substack.com/p/s2-e2-the-...?

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

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...

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

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

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.

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 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 www.nea.org/.../racia......

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...

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." 👀 👏👏 www.dispatch.com/story/news/e...

"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." www.toledoblade.com/local/educat...

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/

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

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

From Hawaii to Michigan, and from Oregon to Massachusetts, we are rallying to #ProtectOurKids. Billionaire politicians want to destroy public schools—where 90% of kids go. Not on our watch. There's still time to join an event near you ⤵️

Dismantling the Department of Education means defunding programs that feed, educate, and protect our most vulnerable students. NEA’s latest story breaks down the devastating impact this would have on students, families, and communities: https://bit.ly/3Ct46Nz