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Ready, Set, Go! Safe and Smart Summer Travel
Make this summer one to remember. Whether you’re planning a road trip or an international getaway, we’ll show you how to travel smarter, safer, and more affordably. Every AMBA webinar begins with an ORTA Update by Dr. Robin Rayfield. Register today for this free webinar!

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2 days ago1 min read


ORTA's Facebook page has 2,975 followers. Are you one of them?
What will you see on ORTA's Facebook page? Monthly newsletters Weekly updates Announcements about county chapter meetings Information about free AMBA webinars Passport savings for ORTA members Become a follower today! Click here to visit ORTA's Facebook page. Follow the instructions below to invite your friends to follow ORTA's Facebook page.

ORTA
4 days ago1 min read


ORTA Update with Dr. Robin Rayfield
Did you know that every AMBA webinar begins with an ORTA Update by Dr. Robin Rayfield, ORTA's Executive Director? Robin spoke about the following issues at the beginning of the AMBA webinar on April 28. (We've posted the recording below.) Watch the ORTA Update then stay to find out about living safely and independently at home. When will retired teachers receive their 1.6% COLA? What is the SBP Decision Matrix and how does it impact the restoration of your retirement benefits

ORTA
Apr 291 min read


Living Safe and Independent at Home: Free AMBA Webinar
It's not too late to register for this free AMBA webinar! This webinar has been rescheduled from April 21 to April 28.

ORTA
Apr 271 min read


An Evening with Amy Acton
The Canton Professional Educators' Association invites you to join them at the Memorial Civic Center for a moderated town hall event featuring gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton.

ORTA
Apr 231 min read


From the Desk of 500,000+ Ohio Teachers
Dear Ohio Legislators,
In this election year, it is important that we share our concerns with you and that you respond to ORTA so we know you have received them. Hundreds of thousands of active and retired educators—and their families—are paying close attention to decisions impacting their retirement security. Your engagement on these matters will not go unnoticed by the educators and families across Ohio who are closely following decisions that impact their future.

ORTA
Apr 13 min read


Representative Hoops introduces H.B. 719 to restore Ohio teachers' voice on STRS Ohio Board
Rep. James M. Hoops addressed the Ohio House Public Insurance & Pensions Committee this morning during the first hearing on H.B. 719. Rep. Hoops introduced H.B. 719 in response to an amendment by Rep. Adam Bird to the 2026-2027 Operating Budget Bill 96 that would remove four of seven elected members of the STRS Ohio retirement Board. There is currently an injuction against the restructing of the board. H.B. 719 would undo the last minute amendment to H.B. 96 and restore the c

ORTA
Mar 251 min read


Honest communication is important.
If Ohio Legislators truly want to attract the best teachers, a healthy, well-thought-out pension system is essential. Legislators should never be afraid of the democratic process unless they have an agenda that requires circumventing it.

Dean Dennis
Mar 202 min read


From the governor to the statehouse, powerful people have blocked or partially blocked all efforts at reforms with STRS.
To the elected members, I encourage you to continue the struggle to implement reforms at STRS. To the appointed members, I encourage you to take the message to the person that appointed you to increase funding for STRS.

Robin Rayfield
Mar 192 min read
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