This year CEA will be marching again with the District for the Stonewall Columbus Pride Festival and Community Resource Fair on June 20, 2026. Event Info: Arrival 8–8:30 a.m. Parking is FREE at 270 E. State St. Participants will meet at 270 E. State St. and walk to the march together. March begins at 10:30…
Columbus Educators Overwhelmingly Ratify Re-Opener Agreement
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Thousands of Columbus Education Association members have overwhelmingly voted to ratify a two-year re-opener package with Columbus City Schools for the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school years. The agreement contains language on scheduling, compensation, planning time, leaves, and other critical issues for students and educators. Members cast their votes following a mass meeting…
2026 DRI Special Education Symposium Announced
The CEA is excited to announce the Disability Rights and Inclusion (DRI) grant from the NEA! The DRI grant will significantly enhance the capacity of our CEA members to support students with disabilities through increased knowledge of IDEA and Section 504, and the implementation of evidence-based inclusive practices. Participants of the symposium will gain confidence and…
Columbus Teachers: City Council Should Reject Another Taxpayer Giveaway to Billionaire Haslams
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Columbus Education Association, the Union representing nearly 4,500 educators in Columbus City Schools, issued the following statement today in response to Columbus City Council’s planned vote tonight on an agreement related to a bid for a new National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) team that has been submitted by investors including the…
Columbus Educators Condemn ICE Presence, Vow to Protect Students
COLUMBUS, OH – Following a surge of federal immigration enforcement activity in the city of Columbus during the holiday period, as well as violent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity near schools in Minneapolis culminating with the tragic murder of Renee Good, the Columbus Education Association (CEA) today condemned in the strongest possible terms the…







