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Join Central OEA/NEA for Wellness Wednesdays
Where: 2760 Airport Dr, Suite 120B. Columbus, OH 43219 When: 5:30 – 7:00 PMFebruary 25: HeART & Soul: Paint, Chocolate & Self-CareCelebrate Heart Health Month by nurturing your inner artist and well-being—this creative self-care session invites you to paint from the heart, indulge in rich chocolate, and reflect on self-love through guided activities that inspire […]
Applications OPEN for the 2025-2026 OEA Educational Foundation Innovation and Diversity Grants!
The work of the Ohio Educational Foundation is to fund initiatives that enhance student learning, student achievement, and well-being, as well as promote social justice. There are four Grants available to members: Diversity Grants — Up to $3,000 – To develop and pursue instructional classroom programs or curriculum that promote diversity, tolerance, and respect for humankind […]
LAST CALL !!! 2025 PowerUp! Conference It’s FREE!
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3 Log in to your Central account (or create one) Scroll to “2025 PowerUp Conference” Click Going — you’re all set! Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025 Time: 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Pickerington High School Central (300 Opportunity Way, Pickerington, OH) Earn 6 Free CEU Hours Agenda 8:00 a.m. – Registration […]
Back-2-School Gathering
Central is hosting a Back-2-School gathering at the Hofbräuhaus Columbus (800 Goodale Blvd, Columbus, OH 43212) on Aug 20 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM for all members. We will have food, beverages, networking and giveaways. Interested in joining us? Please register by August 15. To register Log in to your Central account at www.centraloeanea.org […]
Best STRS news EVER!
On Thursday, April 17, 2025, the STRS Board voted to temporarily lower retirement eligibility and grant eligible retirees a 1.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for fiscal year 2026. The move came after a report from the Board’s actuary, Cheiron, indicated a “budget” of $2.34 billion based on the tests used to determine whether benefit changes would […]
WEAR “Red for Ed” Tuesday, March 4th
OEA asks that members wear “Red for Ed” and share their pictures on social media tomorrow, Tuesday, March 4, 2025, during the national Protect our Kids Day of Action. On this day, we will stand with educators, parents, community members, and allies across Ohio and the country to oppose education funding cuts at the federal […]