February 02, 2022

Black Lives Matter At School Week of Action (BLMWOA) February 7th-11th

Are you planning a special event in your classroom or school for Black History Month? Please reach out to Alisha Chavez-Downing or Julie Whitaker so we can highlight your efforts in our next communication!

PAT’S Black Lives Matter At School Week of Action (BLMWOA) has been pushed to February 7-11 to allow our committee more time for more planning. We will update everyone as soon as possible! In the meantime, we encourage everyone to Pledge to Participate. Please visit https://www.pdxteachers.org/blmwoa for inspirational resources to support your pledge to show solidarity for the Black Lives Matter movement. Here are a few resources specific to Black Joy:

Spreading the Black Joy Virus
Who I Am Celebrating Me: February 3, 10, 17, 24, 27
Short readings: Black Like Me and Black is Beautiful

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President's Message: Stabilize Our Schools by Supporting Educators

February 02, 2022

One mark of a successful school is stability. When faculty and staff in a school feel supported and valued, they stick around, often for decades. That stability allows a school to create a positive climate, clear expectations, and unique traditions. Students, staff, and families...

PAT Elections- Ballots Go Out on February 7th

February 02, 2022

PAT elections will be held this month, for terms that begin July 1, 2022. On February 7th, an email will be sent to PAT members’ PPS email accounts, which will include a link to their ballot, candidate statements, photos, and videos of candidate speeches....