Elizabeth Jones needs your help! STRS Ohio requires at least 20 signatures on nomination petitions from 10 different counties in Ohio. Elizabeth currently has enough signatures from three counties: Hamilton, Lake, and Geauga. She needs 20 signatures from 17 additional counties. (Click here to read this post.)

Our Heart Health and Your Wallet webinar is almost here! Learn how major health events can affect your finances, steps that support better wellness, and which costs may fall outside typical insurance coverage.

This spring, an election for one retired seat on the STRS board will take place. ORTA is assisting Liz Jones in collecting signatures to qualify her for the ballot for this spring’s election to be held in late April and early May.

Dean Dennis, ORTA Executive Chair, talks to Jim Vail, Chicago Public Schools teacher and journalist, about the attack on Ohio's teachers and the attempt to destroy pension democracy.

Kick off the new year with practical steps that can help you stay organized, informed, and confident in 2026. Join ORTA and AMBA for a free webinar focused on smart health and money strategies designed for today’s retirees. We’ll walk through important updates for 2026, including Medicare changes, health coverage considerations, budgeting reminders, planning tips, and financial risks that retirees often face.

ORTA has created a new Facebook group to make Ohio's retired and active teachers aware of all of the opportunities available to them at our county chapters throughout the state. Chapters can submit posts about monthly meetings, classroom grants and student scholarships, volunteer opportunities, events and activities.

The membership is encouraged that STRS can move into a position where it can fulfil its promise to all STRS members and provide the benefits promised so many years ago.

The holidays are here, and your member perks are ready to spread a little cheer. Whether you're shopping for the perfect gift, planning a getaway, or treating yourself, we’ll show you how to unlock savings to make it all a little sweeter. And here is something extra festive. When you register, you will be entered to win prizes, including a hotel stay and free rental car days.

Starting in January of 2026, ORTA will offer three traditional annual memberships and a new, sustaining membership.