EEA Officers Attend NEOEA Summer Leadership Conference

July 17, 2025EEA Newselyriaea

EEA officers proudly represented Elyria educators at the 2025 NEOEA Summer Leadership Conference (SLC) held July 16–17 at Corporate College East in Warrensville Heights.

This annual event, hosted by the North Eastern Ohio Education Association (NEOEA), is a cornerstone leadership development opportunity for education professionals across the region. The 2025 conference featured over 30 sessions focused on leadership, advocacy, legal updates, bargaining strategies, technology compliance, and more. Attendees also had the privilege of hearing keynote speaker Daneé Pinckney, Ohio’s 2025 Teacher of the Year, who inspired educators with her message of passion, equity, and engagement.

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EEA Awarded Two Major Grants from OEA!

July 10, 2025EEA Newselyriaea

The Elyria Education Association is proud to share that we have been awarded two grants from the Ohio Education Association: the OEA Local Capacity Grant and the OEA Local Development Plan (LDP) Grant for 2025–2026. These grants are a direct reflection of our union’s commitment to improving engagement, communication, and visibility—both within our membership and throughout the community.

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EEA Joins the Rally for Fair School Funding at the Ohio Statehouse

June 28, 2025OEA Newselyriaea

On Wednesday, June 26th, Elyria Education Association President Linda Aguiñaga proudly represented our members at the Ohio Education Association’s Rally for Fair School Funding held at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus. Educators from across the state gathered in solidarity to urge lawmakers to fully fund and implement the Fair School Funding Formula in Ohio’s upcoming state budget.

The rally was a powerful demonstration of unity, passion, and purpose. President Aguiñaga stood among hundreds of educators, parents, and allies—holding signs, chanting messages of support, and reminding lawmakers that public education is the heart of our communities. The rally sent a clear message: our students deserve equitable funding, no matter their zip code. Continue reading EEA Joins the Rally for Fair School Funding at the Ohio Statehouse →

EEA Awarded OEA Local Assessment Tool Grant!

June 10, 2025OEA Newselyriaea

EEA Awarded OEA Local Assessment Tool Grant!

Building Union Power—Together

The Elyria Education Association (EEA) is excited to announce that we’ve been awarded an initial $2,500 Local Assessment Tool Grant from the Ohio Education Association (OEA)!

This important funding supports our work to better understand and meet the needs of our members, strengthen our union, and expand our collective power.

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EEA Budget Committee Update

June 3, 2025EEA Newselyriaea

The EEA Budget Committee held four working sessions on May 20, May 22, May 29, and June 3, totaling over 6 hours of collaborative review. During these meetings, committee members carefully examined over a decade of EEA financial records to understand historical spending patterns and make informed decisions for the future.

As a result, the committee has developed a 2025–2026 proposed budget designed to return more value directly to members through thoughtful and transparent financial planning. Continue reading EEA Budget Committee Update →

EEA Constitution and Bylaws Committee Update

June 2, 2025EEA Newselyriaea

The EEA Constitution and Bylaws Committee met on Monday, May 19, and Wednesday, May 28, dedicating approximately six hours across both evenings to thoroughly review and revise our governing documents. We are pleased to report that the revision process is now complete. Continue reading EEA Constitution and Bylaws Committee Update →