Summer is just around the corner, and that means our

SUMMER LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE registration is open!!

The conference will be held July 16-17 at Corporate College East.

We will offer two days of training for you, local leaders, and all members. This year we are offering amazing sessions on Wednesday afternoon, as well as a presidents’ track, building representative training, leadership sessions, and grievance processing training on Thursday – to name just a few of the topics. We have something for all members – regardless of your title or your position in the local.

Keynote speaker is Daneé Pinckney Ohio Teacher of the Year

Graduate credit is also available from Lake Erie College.

Registration

https://neoea.org/MemberData/SLC2025.pdf

Are You Ready for Some Baseball?

Join the Retired Organizing members on June 10 for a night of baseball and fun! The Guardians will be playing the Cincinnati Reds at 6:40 p.m. We have reserved lower section seats for $33 each. Bring your colleagues, family and friends. It promises to be a great night with our Guardians winning.

Date and Time: Tuesday, June 10, at 6:40 vs. Cincinnati Reds

Location:  Progressive Field

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!

The Side Hustlers – Patriciaa Guinto

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.

Museum Visitor Policies | Cleveland Museum of Art

• Wheelchairs are welcome. Strollers are welcome unless otherwise noted in certain special exhibitions. Wheelchairs and strollers are available, free of charge, on a first-come, first-served basis. The Cleveland Museum of Art is unable to provide wheelchair escort personnel—please plan on bringing assistance if needed.

Using ArtLens App and Wi-Fi

• The ArtLens App provides access to detailed information on every object currently on display, along with videos and real-time location services within the museum. For an enhanced experience, we recommend bringing your own headphones.
• Stay connected during your visit by using the museum’s complimentary Wi-Fi. Simply connect to the network named CMA FREE WIFI to access the ArtLens features and other online resources.

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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.

ArtTour Event Flyer

DEADLINE: Monday, April 7, 2025.