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The membership has spoken very loudly and clearly that change is necessary!
Dr. Robin Rayfield spoke to the STRS Ohio Retirement Board during Public Participation on October 17, 2024. My name is Dr. Robin...

Robin Rayfield
Oct 18, 20242 min read


It’s time we demonstrate we are a top-tier pension system!
Dean Dennis addressed the STRS Ohio Retirement Board during Public Participation on October 17, 2024. I will read a quick section of the...

Dean Dennis
Oct 17, 20242 min read


Over three years ago, Edward Siedle made a public records request to STRS, including requests for "Documents Regarding Investment Managers"
He's still waiting for those documents... July 2024: Magistrate orders STRS to comply with Siedle's first investment managers request in...

ORTA
Oct 11, 20242 min read


STRS Ohio to search for new executive director
The State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio will launch a search for a new executive director. Former STRS board member Wade Steen could...

ORTA
Oct 1, 20243 min read


Both acting head and CIO of Ohio retired teachers’ pension fund resign amid controversy
The acting executive director of the Ohio retired teachers' pension fund and their chief investment officer have resigned after months of...

ORTA
Sep 26, 20243 min read


Blade Editorial: Use STRS town hall well
If STRS was well managed, pension beneficiaries would not need to be militant in the demand for a full accounting of investment costs....

ORTA
Sep 26, 20242 min read


To all of the teachers of Ohio retired and active – It has been my highest honor to serve you.
Wade Steen's message to Ohio's teachers at his final STRS Ohio board meeting. At the Ohio State Teachers Association meeting in June...

Wade Steen
Sep 25, 20244 min read


Head of Ohio retired teachers' pension fund gets $1.65 million to leave
The former executive director of the Ohio retired teachers' pension fund has received more than $1.65 million to leave the position....

ORTA
Sep 24, 20242 min read


"The best friend any teacher ever had was Wade Steen." - Robin Rayfield
Wade Steen was twice appointed to the STRS Ohio Retirement Board. First by John Kasich, in 2016, and then reappointed by Mike DeWine in...

ORTA
Sep 24, 20241 min read
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