East Central Ohio Education Association

The 2026 Foundation Gala, held in partnership with OEA-R, celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Ohio Education Association Retired Members organization. The event will take place on July 25, 2026, at COSI in downtown Columbus—a fitting venue whose mission to “engage, inspire, and transform lives and communities” reflects the work of public educators across Ohio.

Through innovation and diversity grants, the OEA Foundation supports opportunities that foster student growth and learning. Join us as we celebrate this milestone and affirm that Public Education Matters.

A virtual auction begins July 3 at 5 p.m., with a live auction featured during the program.

For event details, sponsorship opportunities, or to purchase tickets, visit ohea.org/foundationgala

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Report Card Training | Ohio Department of Education and Workforce The Office of Accountability is dedicated to help answer questions and provide trainings around Ohio's Report Cards for district staff members. Bookings are available from 9 am - 3 pm weekly. 

Coalition launches push to show how $1B spent on Ohio private school vouchers hits public schools Honesty for Ohio Education's Voucher Accountability Project launched with a website about the effects on vouchers for 609 school districts. It plans more public education.

Delegates were busy yesterday and today at the Representative Assembly! Thanks for your continued commitment to our union and giving up your weekend to serve as a delegate.

Congratulations to our stay to the end winners from Minerva and North Canton. Also a big shout-out to Monica Haines from East Canton for winning a vacation prize for sharing a story from her local!

Last night OEA celebrated Scott Oelslager at the Representative Assembly! Thank you for your tireless efforts in supporting public education while in office. Congratulations on your time!

The Property Tax Puzzle: What Educators Need To Know

Session Date: Monday, May 11, 2026 6:00–7:30 PM

https://www.ohea.org/one-beyond-the-classroom/

Session Host: Rebecah Jones, OEA Collective Bargaining and Research Consultant

Ohio funds nearly half of its public schools through property taxes, making homeowners central to sustaining education and other public services. After two decades of tax changes that favored businesses over homeowners—and new school funding rules enacted in 2025—property taxes have become increasingly controversial. With a proposed ballot initiative that would eliminate property taxes altogether, understanding how Ohio’s property tax system works and how to protect public services is more urgent than ever. This 45‑minute session explains the history and recent changes to school funding, outlines emerging threats, and equips participants with practical tools to discuss and defend property tax–funded public services in their communities.

Register Today for the Spring PD Sessions!

ECOEA members celebrated today at the OEA Awards Luncheon.

🎉 Congratulations to Kathleen Purdy and Terrance Jones of Simply Youth for winning awards too!