{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Public Education Matters","title":"Speaking in a united voice because Public Education Matters. Plus, the OEA app.","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1824,"description":"As the new school year gets underway, the Ohio Education Association is unveiling a new sound and new format for its podcast, while reaffirming the unwavering commitment of its 120,000 members to creating the excellent public schools every child deserves. Ohio Education Association President Scott DiMauro kicks off season 4 of the podcast with an insightful look at how educators are using their united voice to demand the supports and resources Ohio's public schools, students, and educators need to succeed. OEA Manager of Communications and Marketing Valancia Turner also joins this episode to highlight how OEA's app can be a useful tool for members!\nSUBSCRIBE | Click here to subscribe to Public Education Matters on Apple Podcasts or click here to subscribe on Google podcasts so you don't miss a thing. And don't forget you can listen to all of the previous episodes anytime on your favorite podcast platform, or by clicking here.\n\nFeatured Public Education Matters guests: \nScott DiMauro, Ohio Education Association PresidentA high school social studies teacher from Worthington, Scott DiMauro was elected President of the OEA in 2019 after having served as vice president for six years. Over his 32-year career as an educator, Scott has worked to provide students the critical thinking and decision-making skills they need to be successful citizens in our democratic society. He has likewise advocated for students, educators and strong public schools at all levels of his union.\nPrior to becoming a full-time OEA officer, Scott served for nine years as President of Central OEA/NEA, and has experience as president of his local, as a member of his local bargaining team, chairperson of Central’s leadership and professional development programs, and political action coordinator. He also led the NEA Standing Committee on Legislation for three years.\nAs vice president, Scott served as co-chair of the Healthcare and Pension Advocates for STRS and represented OEA’s members on a...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/qLU1HXpO0BWjHZ9wsRqLDb3niD3HIo0pJs38nc-jHtg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzE3NTcwLzE2OTEw/ODIxNjctYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}