The Advocate - March 16, 2016

• One Step Forward, Two Steps Back
• Understanding Opt Out: New Laws Expand Rights for Parents, Rein in Punitive Measures
• PAT PAC Endorsements
• PAT Election Results
• Help Build a Better Oregon
• Turn Up for Teaching and Learning

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I'm happy to report that, on Friday, the District agreed to remove the "Component 4G" from all educator evaluations. 

For years, PAT members have been sounding the alarm about the negative impact of high-stakes standardized tests. 

Over the past few weeks, the PAT-PAC interviewed dozens of candidates running for a variety of state and local offices. Through the interview process, it was clear that people across Portland are engaged and active, committed to making our city, and our state, a better place.

The following PAT members were elected to union office during the recently concluded PAT election. Congratulations and thanks to everyone who participated in our democratic process!

We're over halfway towards our signature-gathering goal for the Better Oregon Campaign. If we are going to get corporations to pay their fair share in taxes, we know Portland is going to have to do lots of the heavy lifting.