The Advocate - January 19, 2016

• Why Joining PAT Matters More than Ever
• Important Building Organizers Meeting - Thursday, January 21st
• Still Time to Take the Safety Survey
• Teacher for a Day
• Building a Better Oregon
• OEA Assessment Symposium, January 30, Salem OR
• Social Justice and Community Outreach Committee

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Remember Wisconsin and the anti-union measures Republican Governor Scott Walker rammed through the state legislature? Last week, the attack on teachers and other public employees escalated to the Supreme Court, with the controversial case, Friedrichs vs. the California Teachers Association.

Every school should make sure their building organizers, building reps, or designated alternates, attend the special meeting this Thursday, January 21st at 4:30 p.m. in the PAT office.

On Thursday January 7, dozens of local leaders spent the morning in a PPS classroom, part of PAT's annual Teacher for a Day event. Guest teachers taught lessons, led small groups, and answered questions in schools across the district, working with teachers who volunteered to open their classroom for the day. A total of 46 teachers and community leaders participated in the event this year. Guest teachers saw for themselves the excellent work going on in our classrooms, as well as the challenges we face in our work with students.

• OEA Assessment Symposium January 30, Salem OR
• Social Justice & Community Outreach Committee