FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Columbus, OH – August 24, 2026 – On behalf of the 4,500 members of the Columbus Education Association (CEA) who are facing devasting health insurance premium increases in the wake of the Columbus City Schools (CCS)/Aon health insurance crisis, CEA filed a grievance on Friday. The grievance seeks to protect educators from…

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, 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…

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, 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…