OEA’s first member lobby day of the 136th General Assembly will be held on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. If you haven’t RSVP’d for the lobby day, please click here. Please note, RSVP’s for the March member lobby day will close at noon on Friday, March 14, 2025. 

If you are unable to attend the March 19th Lobby Day, OEA plans to create a virtual activity for you to connect with your legislators. Also, OEA, in collaboration with NEA, will host a walk-in events across Ohio to stand up against attacks on public education from Columbus and Washington on March 19th. To view NEA’s March 19th toolkit, please click here.

If you have any questions about OEA’s member lobby day, please do not hesitate to reach out to OEA Government Relations by calling 614-227-3056 or emailing govtsrv@ohea.org.

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 – 10: 30 AM Eastern Time

Join us on a docent-led highlights tour of the Cleveland Museum of Art on Tuesday, April 15, starting at 10:30 AM.  Immerse yourself in a rich tapestry of artistic history and
innovation. Home to an impressive collection of over 61,000 artworks spanning 6,000 years, the Cleveland Museum of Art is a testament to the power of human
creativity. From ancient artifacts to contemporary masterpieces, every visit is a journey through time and diverse cultures.

Explore the galleries, soak in the beauty of renowned pieces, and witness the evolution of artistic expression. The museum’s commitment to accessibility ensures that art
lovers of all backgrounds can engage with its treasures. It’s not just a visit; it’s an invitation to connect with the extraordinary. The Cleveland Museum of Art is more than a
museum; it’s an experience that transcends boundaries and welcomes everyone to the world of art.

The museum is located at 11150 East Boulevard in University Circle in Cleveland. We’ll meet at 10:30 a.m. for the tour, and we’ll refund $10 for parking to you on arrival. Lunch is on your own in the atrium. Our NEOEA-R Organizing Committee will be meeting after lunch, and we hope you will join us to find out more about this committee dedicated for our retired members.
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Cleveland Museum of Art Tour

The tour begins at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 15, 2025

To register, use the link at https://tinyurl.com/NE-R-ArtTour
Questions: Please email us at desk@neoea.org.

DEADLINE: Monday, April 7, 2025.

We live in a time where there are unprecedented attacks on public education from extreme politicians and special interest groups in Columbus and Washington, D.C.

Because Public Education Matters, we are joining NEA, AFT, and Allies across the country on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, for a Protect our Kids Day of Action.  

It’s no secret that the nominee for the Secretary of Education, Linda McMahon, and the Trump Administration are seeking to dissolve the Department of Education. This unprecedented act will gut billions in federal public education funding for lower-income students in rural, suburban, and urban areas and students with disabilities.

And in Ohio, stable and adequate funding for our schools is also at risk.  Leaders in the Ohio General Assembly have signaled that they do not intend to fully update and phase in the Fair School Funding Plan (FSFP). In fact, in the current proposed budget (Ohio House Bill 96), their plan will cut public school funding in Ohio by over $100 million while increasing funding to unaccountable private school vouchers and shifting the responsibility to funding our schools to local communities.

Both federal and state cuts to public education funding will devastate our students, potentially increasing class sizes, ending critically essential programs, and forcing districts to cut staff. 

OEA asks that members wear “Red for Ed” and share their pictures on social media on 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 and state levels.
As a reminder, we are asking members to:

1. Gather before school on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in a statewide “Red for Ed” day in conjunction with the Protect our Kids Day of Action.
2. We ask that you please take group photos with your colleagues and post them to your social media using the hashtags:
   1. For Facebook and X: #ProtectOurKids and #ProtectOurKidsOH
   2. For Instagram: #ProtectOurKids and #ProtectOurKidsOH
3. Take OEA’s pledge to protect our students and schools!

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