Early moves by the administration signal major shifts for public education — and for civil rights enforcement.

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#EducationPolicy #PublicEducation

Moments of tragedy demand humility, transparency, and a commitment to do no harm. Rushing forward a bill that funds ICE and the Department of Homeland Security at this moment sends a clear signal that political convenience is being prioritized over safety and community trust.

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OEA's first Legislative Watch for 2026 is out! #publiceducationmatters #LegislativeWatch

📎 Ohio General Assembly Set to Return Next Week
📎 East Cleveland City Schools Released from State Oversight

Read the full Legislative Watch on OEA's website at
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From Head Start to Civil Rights, 8 Ways Trump Reshaped Education in Just 1 Year Before she became education secretary, Linda McMahon spent four years strategizing President Donald Trump’s return to the White House. His election was a triumph for conservatives and a chance to unwi...

From Head Start to Civil Rights, 8 Ways Trump Reshaped Education in Just 1 Year - Yahoo news

"Through executive orders, layoffs and canceled contracts, he and McMahon carried out a frontal assault on a federal agency Congress created in 1979, the U.S. Department of Education."

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Calling all Ohio students! 📣 Put your creativity on display and design a cover that showcases what makes your school truly amazing. 🎨🏫 Prizes are up for grabs! 🏆 Visit the OEA website for contest details and entry information. #publiceducationmatters
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In a recent Letters to the Editor, Matt Jablonsky calls on lawmakers to see firsthand the impact of statehouse decisions to public school funding cuts in Elyria. #publiceducationmatters #schoolfunding

🗒️ Press Release - With U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations continuing in communities across Ohio and across the country, Ohio Education Association President Jeff Wensing has issued the following statement ➡️

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Voucher “cost-effectiveness” claims don’t hold up when the analysis is weak. #Vouchers #EducationPolicy
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Join OEA-Retired for an online presentation on Zoom to learn more about how SERS works for you to help you prepare for retirement. All OEA members are welcome to attend.
📅 Wednesday, January 28, 2026 - 5pm
You can join on your phone or on your computer. Register today!
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New Public Education Matters podcast - Your Dues Dollars at Work: What you need to know about OEA's Local Affiliate Grants #publiceducationmatters

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Ohio Republican gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy talks run for governor Ramaswamy said he has visited all 88 counties in Ohio since announcing his run for governor earlier this year.

Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy continues push to return mandatory retention to Third Grade Reading Guarantee.

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Join OEA members across the state for the flagship winter training event - the Advocacy and Organizing Institute (AOI)! 📆 February 19-21, 2026 in Columbus, OH #publiceducationmatters

Register today ➡️ cvent.me/eWV0qG

Thank you to everyone who attended Ohio Educator Night at last night's CBJ game! Many thanks to the Columbus Blue Jackets for celebrating Ohio's educators and Ohio Teacher of the Year Chris Monsour 🙌 👏👏 #publiceducationmatters

New #PublicEducationMatters podcast - Middle school science teachers Amy Boros and Shari Insley share how an Iceland field experience transformed their teaching and offer tips for real-world PD. Listen & subscribe today!
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🏀 Educators, students, and families can score discounted tickets for the Cavs vs. Charlotte Hornets game this Sunday, Dec 14! All K-12 students who get tickets through this promo can participate in a special gameday experience in the Halftime Cheer Tunnel. #LetEmKnow
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Appeals court gets briefs on Ohio school voucher program (The Center Square) – An Ohio policy group believes student achievement, rather than money, is the basis of the state’s universal school choice program.

Public tax dollars spent on private school vouchers should come with the same academic and financial accountability as the dollars we spend on our public schools. And Ohio must fully and fairly fund our public schools, once and for all.

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In the new issue of Ohio Schools, you’ll meet 2026 Ohio Teacher of the Year Chris Monsour (Tiffin EA) who continues to be excited to be exploring science and learning with his students after nearly three decades in education. #publiceducationmatters

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🎓 Calling all dedicated @OhioEA ESP members!
Are you passionate about public education and working toward becoming a teacher? You could be eligible for a $4,000 scholarship! 💸

Apply now and take the next step in your teaching journey. 🌟

📆 Deadline - January 31
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Public Education Matters | Meet OEA's New Vice President Dan Greenberg When Dan Greenberg began his term as OEA Vice President in July, he faced a learning curve as he started to learn the ropes in his new role. But, while he was new to his office in the OEA HQ buildi...

New PEM podcast - Meet OEA's New Vice President Dan Greenberg #publiceducationmatters

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🎓 Calling all future educators!

Are you a sophomore, junior, or senior pursuing a teaching degree in Ohio? The Jean Kershaw Memorial Scholarship—worth $2,000—could help you on your path! 🌟

Apply today! 📆 Deadline - January 31
➡️ ohea.org/jean-kershaw-scholarship/

📢 Feeling overwhelmed by changes in student loan policies? You’re not alone! Join one of NEA Member Benefits’ TEN free virtual workshops to get clear answers on loan forgiveness, new repayment plans, and how to use the Student Debt Navigator.

Register today! ➡️
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Dismantling the Department of Education will explode class sizes and deny students access to higher education and job programs. Write Congress now. nea.org/defend

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"Reform of civics education is the most constructive way to prevent U.S. democracy from devolving further. For in the end, democracy is precious, fragile, and never guaranteed." - Opinion, Cleveland.com

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Join OEA-Retired for an online presentation on Zoom to learn more about how SERS works for you to help you prepare for retirement. All OEA members are welcome to attend.

📅 Wednesday, January 28, 2026 - 5pm
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#publiceducationmatters #retirement

On this day and every day, we give thanks to our members & educators everywhere. Their dedication and committed work make Ohio's public schools great every single day! ❤️ 🙏

#publiceducationmatters #weloveouresps #ohioschools

New PEM podcast - Lessons learned from the Ashtabula high school roof collapse, one year later. #publiceducationmatters

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Don’t Let the Trump Administration Dismantle the Department of Education | NEA Shifting functions to other agencies hurts kids and communities, and usurps the power of Congress.

Don’t Let the Trump Administration Dismantle the Department of Education
Shifting @usedgov functions to other agencies hurts kids and communities, and usurps the power of Congress. #aew2025 #pubiceducationmatters

Act now! Write to Congress 👉 www.nea.org/defend

The panel, moderated by Franklin County Auditor Michal Stinziano, explored the various property tax reform proposals before the General Assembly and a citizen-led constitutional amendment effort to eliminate property taxes from the Ohio Constitution.

OEA President Jeff Wensing joined State Representative Dan Troy (D-Mentor), State Representative Dave Thomas (R-Jefferson, and Ohio Realtors Association CEO Scott Williams at the Ohio Chamber of Commerce Lunch and Learn exploring property tax reforms.

Ohio bill would require schools, libraries to filter online database content

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