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The Ohio Education Association represents more than 120,000 teachers, faculty members, and ESPs

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Ohio Education Association @ohioea.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
Early moves by the administration signal major shifts for public education — and for civil rights enforcement. www.k12dive.com/news/trump-2... #EducationPolicy #PublicEducation
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Ohio Education Association @ohioea.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Moments of tragedy demand humility, transparency, and a commitment to do no harm. Rushing forward a bill that funds ICE and the Department of Homeland Security at this moment sends a clear signal that political convenience is being prioritized over safety and community trust. tinyurl.com/29h65brb
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Ohio Education Association @ohioea.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
OEA's first Legislative Watch for 2026 is out! #publiceducationmatters #LegislativeWatch 📎 Ohio General Assembly Set to Return Next Week 📎 East Cleveland City Schools Released from State Oversight Read the full Legislative Watch on OEA's website at www.ohea.org/legislative-...
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Ohio Education Association @ohioea.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
From Head Start to Civil Rights, 8 Ways Trump Reshaped Education in Just 1 Year - Yahoo news "Through executive orders, layoffs and canceled contracts, he and McMahon carried out a frontal assault on a federal agency Congress created in 1979, the U.S. Department of Education." yhoo.it/4bJdAmS
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From Head Start to Civil Rights, 8 Ways Trump Reshaped Education in Just 1 Year
Before she became education secretary, Linda McMahon spent four years strategizing President Donald Trump’s return to the White House. His election was a triumph for conservatives and a chance to unwi...
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Ohio Education Association @ohioea.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
Calling all Ohio students! 📣 Put your creativity on display and design a cover that showcases what makes your school truly amazing. 🎨🏫 Prizes are up for grabs! 🏆 Visit the OEA website for contest details and entry information. #publiceducationmatters www.ohea.org/create-a-cov...
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Ohio Education Association @ohioea.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
In a recent Letters to the Editor, Matt Jablonsky calls on lawmakers to see firsthand the impact of statehouse decisions to public school funding cuts in Elyria. #publiceducationmatters #schoolfunding
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Ohio Education Association @ohioea.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
🗒️ Press Release - With U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations continuing in communities across Ohio and across the country, Ohio Education Association President Jeff Wensing has issued the following statement ➡️ www.ohea.org/keep-ice-awa... #publiceducationmatters #ohioschools
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Ohio Education Association @ohioea.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Voucher “cost-effectiveness” claims don’t hold up when the analysis is weak. #Vouchers #EducationPolicy greatlakescenter.org/docs/Think_T...
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Ohio Education Association @ohioea.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
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 You can join on your phone or on your computer. Register today! www.ohea.org/events/getti...
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Ohio Education Association @ohioea.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
New Public Education Matters podcast - Your Dues Dollars at Work: What you need to know about OEA's Local Affiliate Grants #publiceducationmatters Listen and subscribe 🎧 publiceducationmatters.transistor.fm/s6/16
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Ohio Education Association @ohioea.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy continues push to return mandatory retention to Third Grade Reading Guarantee. www.wlwt.com/article/ohio...
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Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy talks run for governor
Ramaswamy said he has visited all 88 counties in Ohio since announcing his run for governor earlier this year.
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Ohio Education Association @ohioea.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
Join OEA members across the state for the flagship winter training event - the Advocacy and Organizing Institute (AOI)! 📆 February 19-21, 2026 in Columbus, OH #publiceducationmatters Register today ➡️ cvent.me/eWV0qG
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Ohio Education Association @ohioea.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
Thank you to everyone who attended Ohio Educator Night at last night's CBJ game! Many thanks to the Columbus Blue Jackets for celebrating Ohio's educators and Ohio Teacher of the Year Chris Monsour 🙌 👏👏 #publiceducationmatters
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Ohio Education Association @ohioea.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
New #PublicEducationMatters podcast - Middle school science teachers Amy Boros and Shari Insley share how an Iceland field experience transformed their teaching and offer tips for real-world PD. Listen & subscribe today! 🎧 publiceducationmatters.transistor.fm/s6/15
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Ohio Education Association @ohioea.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
🏀 Educators, students, and families can score discounted tickets for the Cavs vs. Charlotte Hornets game this Sunday, Dec 14! All K-12 students who get tickets through this promo can participate in a special gameday experience in the Halftime Cheer Tunnel. #LetEmKnow ⬇️ cavaliers.group/SchoolOffer2
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Ohio Education Association @ohioea.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Public tax dollars spent on private school vouchers should come with the same academic and financial accountability as the dollars we spend on our public schools. And Ohio must fully and fairly fund our public schools, once and for all. www.thecentersquare.com/ohio/article...
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Appeals court gets briefs on Ohio school voucher program
(The Center Square) – An Ohio policy group believes student achievement, rather than money, is the basis of the state’s universal school choice program.
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Ohio Education Association @ohioea.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
In the new issue of Ohio Schools, you’ll meet 2026 Ohio Teacher of the Year Chris Monsour (Tiffin EA) who continues to be excited to be exploring science and learning with his students after nearly three decades in education. #publiceducationmatters 👉 www.ohea.org/publications...
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Ohio Education Association @ohioea.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
🎓 Calling all dedicated @OhioEA ESP members!
Are you passionate about public education and working toward becoming a teacher? You could be eligible for a $4,000 scholarship! 💸 Apply now and take the next step in your teaching journey. 🌟 📆 Deadline - January 31 ➡️ www.ohea.org/oea-esp-aspi...
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Ohio Education Association @ohioea.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
New PEM podcast - Meet OEA's New Vice President Dan Greenberg #publiceducationmatters 🎧 Listen and subscribe today! publiceducationmatters.transistor.fm/s6/14
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Public Education Matters | Meet OEA's New Vice President Dan Greenberg
When Dan Greenberg began his term as OEA Vice President in July, he faced a learning curve as he started to learn the ropes in his new role. But, while he was new to his office in the OEA HQ buildi...
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Ohio Education Association @ohioea.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
🎓 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/
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Ohio Education Association @ohioea.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
📢 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...
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Ohio Education Association @ohioea.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
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...
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Ohio Education Association @ohioea.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
"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...
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Ohio Education Association @ohioea.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
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
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Ohio Education Association @ohioea.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
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
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Ohio Education Association @ohioea.bsky.social · 22/11/2025
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
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Ohio Education Association @ohioea.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
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
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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.
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Ohio Education Association @ohioea.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
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.
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Ohio Education Association @ohioea.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Ohio bill would require schools, libraries to filter online database content www.nbc4i.com/news/politic...
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Ohio Education Association @ohioea.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
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
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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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Ohio Education Association @ohioea.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
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...
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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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Ohio Education Association @ohioea.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
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
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Ohio Education Association @ohioea.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
Ohio High Schoolers share good news in a heartwarming viral video. ❤️ www.today.com/parents/teen... #publiceducationmatters
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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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Ohio Education Association @ohioea.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
📢 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/
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Ohio Education Association @ohioea.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
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...
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Ohio Education Association @ohioea.bsky.social · 17/11/2025
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-...?
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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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Ohio Education Association @ohioea.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
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
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Ohio Education Association @ohioea.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
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...
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Ohio Education Association @ohioea.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
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
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Ohio Education Association @ohioea.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
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
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Ohio Education Association @ohioea.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
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.
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Ohio Education Association @ohioea.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
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.
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Ohio Education Association @ohioea.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
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......
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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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Ohio Education Association @ohioea.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
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...
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Ohio Education Association @ohioea.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
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.
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Ohio Education Association @ohioea.bsky.social · 15/08/2025
"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...
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Ohio Education Association @ohioea.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
"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...
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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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Ohio Education Association @ohioea.bsky.social · 09/06/2025
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/
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Ohio Education Association @ohioea.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
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
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Ohio Education Association @ohioea.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
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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