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Postcard Note Writing Volunteers Needed!
Central is still looking for more volunteers to write a short note letting fellow members know about why election 2020 is important, and what the important dates for the election are, together with how to learn who the OEA recommended candidates will be on their ballot.
To volunteer, simply fill out this short form letting us you are interested in helping out.
Party Dates (4PM – 6PM):
10/3 Panera, 1950 N Bechtle Ave, Springfield
10/10 Hofbräuhaus, Columbus
10/11 Rusty Bucket, 1635 W Lane Ave, Upper Arlington
10/24 Panera on Bechtle, Springfield
10/25 Hofbrauhaus, Columbus
10/26 Rusty Bucket, Lane Ave, Upper Arlington
OEA is 175!
Click here to view the video, which was unveiled at OEA’s 175th Anniversary gala earlier this month. Our own Education Advocate, Kim Cooper, is featured.
OEA APPRECIATION EVENT Columbus Crew vs Philadelphia Union
The Columbus Crew is offering educators, their family, and friends a special offer for the following game:
Sunday, July 3, 2022 – Columbus Crew vs Philadelphia Union
50 lucky fans will participate in the pre-match warmup watchers.
Save 30% off the regular price. Discounted tickets starting at $39.
Education Advocacy Opportunity
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We’re excited to announce an opportunity for Central’s most engaged members to become Education Advocate Leaders. First, what’s an Education Advocate Leader? Education Advocate Leaders (EALs) are members! They strengthen their local associations’ legislative and political grassroots capacity year-round by engaging fellow members around legislative and political campaigns. Who can become an Education Advocate Leader? Any active member can become an Education Advocate Leader. It takes no experience – we’ll provide the training, guidance and resources. To become an Education Advocate Leader, simply take 2 minutes to apply online: www.centraloeanea.org/eal. We will provide Education Advocate Leader training virtually on October 6th, 2021 at 6:00 PM via Zoom. What will I need to do? Mandatory criteria: • Communicate with your local/colleagues on education issues • Contribute to the OEA Fund • Recruit at least 10 colleagues to receive Central ACE’s emails and send their addresses to russell@jointhefuture.org • Attend an Education Advocate Leader training session • Join the OEA Outreach Circle Central OEA/NEA will provide a $100 stipend, paid in December to each Education Advocate Leader who meets the Mandatory Criteria. Recommended: • Play an active role in local election activities • Attend OEA phone banks or an OEA sponsored canvass • Like and Share Central Social Media Content Education Advocate Leader training topics covered will include: • Communication & Involvement (sign up colleagues to ACE’s list, disseminating info to your local) • How to sign up for the OEA Outreach Circle • How to sign up for and use the Hustle App • Cyber lobbying, and engaging Central, OEA, NEA Social Media • Understanding what the OEA Fund is & is not • Statehouse lobbying • EAL Stipend Criteria • Campaign 2021 Apply NOW to become an Education Advocate Leader: www.centraloeanea.org/eal |
OEA thanks Superintendent Paolo DeMaria for his long service
The Ohio Education Association wishes to thank Paolo DeMaria for his long service to students and Ohioans, most recently as the State’s Superintendent of Public Instruction during an important time in the state’s education policy history.
“Paolo deserves a lot of credit for the way he has brought people from divergent perspectives together to work toward bettering the lives of Ohio’s students,” said OEA President Scott DiMauro. “His leadership on the strategic planning process and commitment to equity and inclusion deserve high praise. He has set a high bar for the next person to hold the position.”
OEA and all Ohio taxpayers also owe DeMaria a debt of gratitude for his department’s investigation into the Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow (ECOT), which revealed the largest taxpayer fraud in the state’s history. The school eventually shut down in 2018 after DeMaria’s department had revealed ECOT had been paid at least $80 million to educate students the school didn’t actually educate.
“Paolo showed courage taking on ECOT – a school that had long been held unaccountable by policymakers,” DiMauro said. “Revealing the taxpayer fraud that school perpetrated sent an incredibly important message that continues to resound in Ohio’s education community.”
Remember to look for the link to attend the General meeting scheduled on Wednesday, March 23rd.