SWOEA will promote the cause of public education by engaging, empowering, and developing strong member leaders.
OEA represents more than 122,000 teachers, faculty members and support professionals who work in Ohio's schools, colleges and universities to help improve public education and the lives of Ohio's children. OEA members provide a wide range of professional education services in communities throughout the state. Our members teach in kindergarten classrooms, high school labs and university halls. They
08/12/2026
Enroll in OEA AutoPay & Receive a $50 Incentive!
🎉 Members who enroll in AutoPay by September 30, 2026, will receive a $50 incentive from OEA!
Don't miss out on this opportunity to make the switch early and earn your incentive. Be sure to enroll before the September 30 deadline!
https://www.ohea.org/electronic-payment-transmission-information/
08/10/2026
Welcome back! Whether you're already back in your classroom or counting down the days, SWOEA wishes you a fantastic start to the school year! As you head into all of the PD festivities, which writing utensil are you using? Comment below!
08/04/2026
When workers have the right to stand together, they have more power to negotiate for better pay, benefits, and safer workplaces.
08/03/2026
Swoea presidents training!!!
08/02/2026
Back-to-School Shopping?? 🛒 Make sure it’s ✏️📓
08/02/2026
There are fewer than 100 days before Election Day! Bookmark this post so none of these important dates pass you by.
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💫 Now: Request your absentee ballot- No need to wait!
📋 October 5: Last day to register to vote or change your registration- by 9pm
🗳 October 6: Early voting starts
📬 October 6: Absentee ballots start being mailed out to those who requested them
⏳October 27: Last day to request an absentee ballot- applications must be received by your county Board of Elections by 8:30pm
🗳November 3: Election Day- Polls are open from 6:30am to 7:30pm. Absentee ballots must be received by your county Board of Elections by 7:30pm on Election Day.
🔍November 7: Last day to cure provisional ballots- voters who voted on a provisional ballot should follow instructions from their poll worker.
08/01/2026
Social media gives educators a powerful platform, but not every post receives the same legal protections. Review these seven tips to help protect yourself online, then read the full breakdown of educators' First Amendment rights and responsibilities on social media. ⬇️ Link in comments.