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ORTA Chapter Grants & Scholarships
Did you know that many ORTA chapters offer classroom grants, continuing education scholarships for teachers, and scholarships for...
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Nov 3, 20241 min read
Toledo Blade Editorial: Bonus for beneficiaries
Bonuses have a bad name with retirees of the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio, but not when the benefits finally swing their way....
ORTA
Oct 31, 20243 min read
ORTA Newsletter: October 2024
Greetings ORTA Members! This month’s newsletter is slightly delayed as we wanted to include any news from the October STRS Board...
ORTA
Oct 22, 20248 min read
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
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