The Advocate, June 9, 2021

June 10, 2021

This year, more than ever, it feels like a huge accomplishment to reach the final week of the school year. We have been through more this year than we can account for, including:  Re-creating our practice to shift to online instruction. Shifting our union...

June 10, 2021

UPDATE: This event is on a new date -- Wednesday, June 16, 4:30-6:30 PM. Please join us in celebrating all of the wonderful educators who have retired this school year. We recognize that this was an especially challenging year for educators, students, and families,...

June 10, 2021

Do you have unused sick-leave hours? Please consider donating up to 40 hours to support PAT members facing serious health issues. Members who are retiring can contribute unlimited hours.  This year, it is easier than ever to donate hours: you can donate hours by...

June 10, 2021

Please join the PAT Instruction and Professional Development Committee on June 12 in a Day of Action to Pledge to Teach the Truth about US history.  Among the charges of your Instruction and Professional Development Committee (IPD) are to center racial equity and social...

June 10, 2021

July 19-23, 2021--Virtual Conference through OEA Events App The OEA 2021 Summer Conference is virtual this year and offers a wealth of workshops and seminars covering topics most important to our members in their classrooms, community, and union organizing.  Each morning will start with...

June 10, 2021

Our PAT Racial Equity Committee wanted to pass along information for some powerful equity focused PD opportunities this summer through OEA. These are great ways to learn and stay engaged in something that lights your fire! Thanks to OEA’s Center for Great Public Schools...

June 10, 2021

For the summer, your PAT officers and staff will be preparing for next year, and finding some much-needed time to recharge. We will not be publishing The Advocate during summer break. If you need support from PAT over the summer, please contact us by...