Looking to enjoy some golf this summer and benefit the OEA FUND?
Join OEA members across the state for our annual golf outing. Members will participate in a friendly competition with prizes on the line.
📆 Monday, June 22, 2026
⛳️ Champions Golf Course
3900 Westerville Rd, Columbus, OH 43224
/events/oea-fund-golf-tournament/
#publiceducationmatters #golf #golfing #educators #teachers #oeafund #union #publicschools
☀️ Registration is now open for the OEA Summer Leadership Academy: United for Public Education!
📆 June 22 - June 24, 2026
📍 Hyatt Regency Columbus
350 North High Street, Columbus, OH
📣 The OEA Summer Leadership Academy provides ALL members support and resources to develop their skills and talents as leaders of their profession and association. It is a wonderful opportunity to build relationships and organize for strong public schools.
Learn more and register today! 👇
/summer-leadership-academy/
#publiceducationmatters #summerleadership #conference @ohneweducators@oeaaspiringed
In the April/May 2026 issue of Ohio Schools, you’ll meet Westerville science teacher David Grimes, a leader in his local union and community who is now serving as mayor of Westerville. Grimes shares his accomplishments in city government and hopes as mayor, and thoughts on the importance of having educators in public office, including Westerville colleague and fellow WEA leader Kelley Stocker, Westerville’s Vice Mayor.
You’ll learn why Ohio Representative Sean Patrick Brennan (D-Parma) — a veteran teacher and Lifetime OEA member — believes our union matters more than ever; how eliminating property taxes would equal total devastation for Ohio communities; and how OEA members are helping to fight food insecurity through Fill the Bus drives. You’ll also read about a new initiative — Strong Unions Make Strong Public Schools — to promote the value of local unions; what’s next in the fight to stop vouchers in Ohio; and learn about the Pre-Retirement Pathway: Purpose, Planning, and Possibility.
The April/May issue also includes information on statewide candidates for the OEA 2026 Spring RA; tips for surviving the pressure to always be on; and a look at the 2026 Advocacy and Organizing Institute.
Look for your copy of Ohio Schools in the mail, and visit OEA’s website where you’ll find this issue 👇
/publications/april-may-2026-ohio-schools/
#publiceducationmatters #ohioschools #strongunionsmakestrongschools @ohneweducators@oeaaspiringed
📣 OEA's newest Legislative Watch is out!
📎 Ohio General Assembly Returns from Spring Recess Post Primary Election
📎 House Bill 698 Dubbed a “SB 1 Compliance Bill” Receives Opposition Testimony
📎 Upcoming Partner Events
📎 Next Week at the Ohio General Assembly
Read the full Legislative Watch on OEA's website at
/legislative-watch-20260515/
Find a weekly snapshot of notable legislative developments, committee hearings, and bill activity at the Ohio Statehouse in the Legislative Watch link in our bio 👀
For key actions or opportunities to engage, visit
/action/
#publiceducationmatters #LegislativeWatch #housebill719 #ohioschools #educators #teachers #actionalert #ohiostatehouse @ohneweducators@oeaaspiringed
Thanks to the Gahanna-Jefferson Education Association for sharing photos from their Wellness Grant event. 🥤 👏👏 Share your local's activity and let us know about Wellness and team building events.
Wellness grants help locals support member well-being by using grant funds to develop wellness-themed activities to benefit member health and wellness.
Learn more about the program on the OEA website 👉
/wellness/
#OEAWellnessGrant #oeawellness #healthtips #supportinglocals #ohioea #oeastrong #mentalhealth #publiceducationmatters #gahannajeffersonea #educators #teachers #publicschools #strongunion #unionstrong
📣 OEA members! 👉 Let us know in the comments some recommendations for good summer reading! 📖 🏖️
Educators have the best book recommendations. Here are eight picks from your NEA colleagues to get your summer reading list started. 📚 What would you add?
/nea-today/all-news-articles/educator-picks-your-summer-reading-list
#publiceducationmatters #readacrossamerica #summereading #educators #publicschools #teachers #students #read #books
It's time to check out the OEA Summer Leadership Academy website - have you seen who the keynote speaker is? You'll want to register soon to avoid missing this great event!
Go to /summer-leadership-academy/
Wait 'till you see the great price!
#publiceducationmatters #professionaldevelopment #pd @oeaaspiringed@ohneweducators #conference #summerconference #summerleadership #summerleadershipacademy #educators #teachers
The whirlwind adventures of the 2026 Ohio Teacher of the Year
Tiffin Columbian High School teacher Chris Monsour is the first person to tell you he never thought he'd be a teacher. Now, 27 years later, he's the Ohio Teacher of the Year. In that role, he has spent the 2025-2026 school year traveling around the state and the country, representing Ohio's public school educators, lifting up the positive stories about the power of our public schools, and sharing his message about the importance of staying the course. He joins us for this episode to catch us up on some of the many things he has done and lessons he has learned during his Ohio Teacher of the Year term so far.
STAY THE COURSE | Watch a recent Ohio School Spotlight video with Chris Monsour sharing his story of perseverance and dedication as he continues to push his students and fellow educators to “stay the course” and reach their full potential:
https://youtu.be/TvBPAzamYZE
Find a link to the podcast in our bio 🎧 or Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts!
#publiceducationmatters #ohioteacheroftheyear @ohneweducators@oeaaspiringed #ohioschools #publicschools #unions #teachers #educators #weloveouresps #students #staythecourse #publicschooleducators #strongunions #strongpublicschools
May is dedicated to honoring the rich history of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders.
This month recognizes their contributions to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States.
It's a time to celebrate the diverse cultures, traditions, and histories of Asian American, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islander communities.
Educational events, cultural exhibitions, and community gatherings highlight the significance of this month.
Understanding the challenges faced by the AAPI communities helps foster empathy and support inclusivity.
Engaging with AAPI heritage encourages appreciation for its profound impact on our society's fabric.
Let's commit to learning more about AAPI history and contributions.
Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month paves the way for a more inclusive future for all.
#publiceducationmatters #aapi #aapiheritage #educators #teachers #publicschools #recognition #AsianAmerican #NativeHawaiians #PacificIslander
⛳️ Annual Golf Outing Alert! ⛳️
It’s that time of year again — our Annual OEA FUND Golf Outing is right around the corner, and you do not want to miss this. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or you only swing a club a few times a year, this event is all about:
• Fun on the course 🏌️
• Connecting with other members 🤝
• Great food, prizes, and laughs 🎁🍻
📆 Monday, June 22, 2026
⛳️ Champions Golf Course
3900 Westerville Rd, Columbus, OH 43224
Grab a friend, dust off those clubs, and come spend the day with us. Spots fill up fast, so RSVP today and lock in your foursome!
👉 Let’s make this the best outing yet. See you on the green! ⛳️
/events/oea-fund-golf-tournament/
#publiceducationmatters #golf #golfing 🏌 ⛳️
Every Ohio community relies on property taxes including individuals with disabilities and at-risk children. Elimination would mean:
😔 Nearly 117,000 Ohioans with developmental disabilities rely on county board services funded 75–85% by property taxes.
😔 13,000 at-risk children depend on child protective services that are funded 95% by voter-approved property tax levies.
#publiceducationmatters #protectohioschools #declinetosign
The Ohio School Safety Center (OSSC) is aware of threats of violence that were made to Ohio schools in the last week. The OSSC is actively working with the Statewide Terrorism Analysis and Crime Center and FBI as well as schools and local law enforcement to support their efforts to investigate these threats.
While these threats recently did not appear to be credible, the OSSC takes all threats to schools seriously and recommends that schools and first responders do the same. Even if your school has not experienced a threat recently, this is a good time to refresh staff on your policies and procedures for threats in case this continues. Proactively reach out to law enforcement to better understand how they will investigate and clear the buildings and your protocols for response or even closing schools, if necessary.
For more information related to swatting and how to handle these type of threats, the OSSC has created an informational bulletin that can be shared with all school staff. Threats can be shared in different formats, to anyone in a school. It is important to educate all staff and ensure they know how to report this information.
https://ohioschoolsafetycenter.ohio.gov
@ohioschoolsafetycenter #ohioschools #treats #onlinethreats #OSSC #schools #educators #teachers #policiesandprocedures #lockdownprotocol
