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.

Continue reading EEA Awarded OEA Local Assessment Tool Grant! →

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 →

Stronger Together!

October 28, 2021EEA Newselyriaea

Welcome Back EEA Members!

Despite the fact we can no longer say these are ‘unprecedented times’ in education, we can say: we have come a long way since March 2020, and have learned a great deal about our education system. Going forward into a new year, please be reminded: your union membership provides access to National, State, and Local resources that provide professional and personal support. There is no need to navigate the uncharted territory of education during a pandemic alone. You can contact your building rep or an EEA officer to assist you.

We are in this together!

September 14, 2020Announcementselyriaea

During this unprecedented times we would like to remind you that your union is here for you any time you have a question or concern. You can contact your building rep or an EEA officer to assist you. This 2020-2021 school year will be like no other and we will get through this together! Union stands for “We” and not “Me”!