All decisions regarding education are political decisions and the OEA believes it is important to be part of the decisions that shape our very careers. At the local level, lawmakers and school boards are visited and educated about the OEA views on what is best for our students and education.
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Welcome to the OEA Home Page
OEA is a local affiliate of the Nebraska State Education Association (NSEA) and the National Education Association (NEA). NEA is America'a oldest and largest organization dedicated to advancing the cause of public education. Founded in 1857, the NEA proudly claims 2.7 million members who work at every level of education, from pre-schools to universities. NEA has affiliates in all states, as well as in 13,000 towns and cities across the U.S.
For Immediate Member Assistance
Contact your UniServ Director by calling the OEA at 346-0400, or email Tim Krapp at Timothy.Krapp@nsea.org
To become a member contact Marj Stolle at marj.stolle@nsea.org
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Opposing Initiative Measure 424
The OEA and NSEA Board of Directors are in opposition to initiative 424 (also known as the Anti-Affirmative Action initiative) because of its negative effect on our ability to promote programs for women and ethnic minorities. For more information, go to the Nebraska United website here.
OEA Recommended Candidates, 2008
President - Barack Obama
www.barackobama.com
NEA supports the Obama Education Plan
United States Senate - Scott Kleeb
www.scottkleeb.com
U.S. House of Representatives - Jim Esch
www.jimesch.org
Jim Esch Big Tent Event! Tuesday, Sept. 30th, 5:30-7:30pm
Click here for more information on the Big Tent Event!
Omaha Public Schools - Board of Education Candidates
District #2 Freddie Gray
District #4 Greg Mahloch
District #4 Nancy Huston
District #8 Molly Hunt-Spisak
District #10 Kersten Borer
District #12 Sandra Kostos-Jensen
Learning Community Coordinating Council Recommended Candidates:
LC District 1 - Brandon Clark and Rick Werkheiser
LC District 2 - Justin Wayne
LC District 3 - Anthony Levy, Lorraine Chang, Sam Brower
LC District 4 - Jim Begley, Rick Kolowski
LC District 5 - Greg Fripp, Joseph Scahill, John Synowecki
LC District 6 - Julie Brewer, Jim Thompson, Teresa Vann
State Board of Education
Rebecca Valdez
Nebraska State Legislature Candidates
District #5 - Heath Mello
District #7 - Jeremy Nordquist
District #9 - Gwen Howard
District #11 - Brenda Council
District #13 - Tanya Cook
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