Supporting student stewards of our democracy. Plus, OEA's Affiliate Grant Programs.

<p><em>Public education is the foundation of a strong, functioning democracy, and as part of their education opportunities in Bay Village, Ohio, a group of 17- and 18-year-old students is doing their part to support the future of our democracy by becoming poll workers for Election Day on November 7th. The Bay High School teacher who coordinated this opportunity for them shares his thoughts on this episode. We also hear from OEA's Secretary-Treasurer and Assistant Executive Director of Member Advocacy about opportunities for Local associations to get grant money to solve local problems, become more effective in their work as Locals, and support members' wellness. </em></p><p><strong>APPLY FOR GRANTS FOR YOUR LOCAL | </strong><a href="https://www.ohea.org/resources/affiliate-resources/oea-affiliate-grant-program/"><strong>Click here</strong></a> for more information about the Special Projects grants, two-year Special Projects grants, and Effective Locals grants through OEA's Affiliate Grant programs. Or, <a href="https://www.ohea.org/resources/affiliate-resources/wellness-grant/"><strong>click here</strong></a> to learn more about applying for Wellness Grants for your Local association. Anyone who would like to learn more about the Local Engagement Grant should reach out to their Labor Relations Consultant (LRC).</p><p><br><strong>BAY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN THE PRESS | </strong>If you'd like to check out some of the recent media coverage about Bay High School students becoming poll workers, <a href="https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/oh-cuyahoga/bay-hs-students-join-countys-poll-worker-roster-for-upcoming-november-election">click here</a> to see the News 5 story, <a href="https://www.ohea.org/cms/assets/uploads/2023/10/WestLife-Poll-Worker-Story-Fall-2023.pdf">click here</a> to see the WestLife News story, <a href="https://www.cleveland.com/community/2023/10/bay-village-high-school-teaching-seniors-to-become-election-poll-workers.html">click here</a> to read the Cleveland.com story, or <a href