Cleveland Says Yes to Education

Can you imagine a district ensuring that any student who graduates after spending four years in a district high school will receive a college scholarship? Imagine if that district also integrated support services into the education system starting at the elementary school…

Collective Bargaining: Root Cause or Solution

As the Ohio legislature moves forward on new policies regarding school…

Educating the whole student — Oregon City Schools Counselors innovate to meet everyday challenges

If Students Could Negotiate

Earlier this month, I had the privilege to visit a government class taught by our Sean Belveal at Northeast…

A Holiday Message to OFT Members: The Year Behind Us and the Year in Front of Us.

As 2019 draws to a close, I want to wish you holiday greetings and also reflect on the year that is behind us and the year that is in front of us.

New School Year, New Challenges

To all of our members who are starting a new academic year, I want to thank you for committing another year to working with our children!

Hopefully you found time this summer to relax, spend time with family, renew your energy, and rekindle the…

Welcome.

Welcome to the new Ohio Federation of Teachers Blog!

We’re starting the new school year off with a new blog page that will feature regular updates from OFT President Melissa Cropper, local union members and leaders, and OFT’s legislative, political, and professional issues experts.