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We hope you'll join us as we march together in the 2026 Stonewall Columbus Pride March under this year's theme: "Until We're All Free."

Here's everything you need to know:

📅 Step Off: 10:30 AM at Broad & High Street on June 20th

Watch the Central-OEA Facebook page — our ambassadors will post the exact lineup spot on High Street as soon as it's confirmed.

👕 What to Wear

Comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Keep in mind that downtown pavement gets hot! Members will receive a free Central-OEA t-shirt to change into at the event.

🎒 What to Bring

  • Water bottle
  • Sunscreen (SPF)
  • Poncho or umbrella (just in case)

🚗 Where to Park

  • Statehouse Garage
  • Near Bicentennial Park
  • If coming with friends, consider leaving a second car near Goodale Park or at the OEA Employee Lot (corner of Oak St. & S. Young St.)

✨ What to Expect

A long, joyful walk with crowds cheering for educators! The route runs along High Street, ending at a festival. Extra water and snacks will be in the vehicle accompanying the group.

This march is open to you, your family, and your friends — the more the merrier!

We look forward to marching alongside you in solidarity and celebration.

In solidarity,
The Central-OEA/NEA Diversity Committee

If you are looking to get more involved in your Local Association but don’t know where to start, Central OEA/NEA offers interested members an Emerging Leaders program to get you on your way.

Come learn about...
- Uncover the various layers of the Association
- Learn about opportunities to increase your involvement in the Association
- Explore ways to become a leader in the Association
 - Explore your leadership style and skills needed as an Association leader
 - Investigate how leaders identify issues and work to resolve them
- Discover the importance of advocacy
 - Learn how to become an OEA or NEA delegate to the RA
- Tour OEA headquarters

Led By:
Joie Moore, Pickerington SSA
If You Are Interested:
If you are interested in learning more about the program or wish to join send an email to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Free Contact Hours:
Upon completion of the program, participants will be awarded a certificate detailing the number of contact hours earned.

Meeting Dates:

2026
9/16 In Person (Central office)
10/21 OEA Building Tour
11/18 Virtual meeting
2027
1/20 In-person
2/17 Virtual
3/17 In-person
4/21 In-person
5/19 Cadre final dinner

Meetings begin at 5:30 PM

Save the date. Central is Hosting a Back-2-School gathering from 5pm - 7pm on August 19 at the Hofbräuhaus Columbus. We'll have a food and beverages.

To register
  • Log in to your Central account (or create an account if you don't have one)
  • Scroll to the "Back-2-School" event and click "Going". Wait a short moment for it to register. That's it.

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