The Advocate, March 10, 2021
President's Message
March 10, 2021
On Friday, Governor Brown came to Sitton Elementary to announce that, ready or not, she is ordering school buildings to open for in-person instruction, giving educators and district leaders only ten working days to reopen buildings in the state’s largest school district. It goes...
Read MoreOEA Legislative Virtual Advocacy Week
March 10, 2021
OEA is still organizing a “Lobby Day” this year- they will be hosting a week of virtual town halls between our members and legislative leaders. The new concept is called Virtual Advocacy Week. Register here! Each evening from March 29 – April 2, OEA will...
Read MoreNavigating the Unassignment & Transfer Process
March 10, 2021
This week, building administrators received staffing allocations for the 2021-2022 school year. We are told that there will not be an overall reduction in staffing next year-- this is great news. However, as is true every year, changes in programming and staffing may cause...
Read MoreContract Exceptions for 2021-22
March 10, 2021
What is a Contract Exception: A Contract Exception is a process that allows a worksite to apply for an exception to the terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA). While creating exceptions to our contract language is not encouraged, we recognize that specific...
Read MoreHelp Us Celebrate Asian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month
March 10, 2021
May is Asian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and our PAT Social Justice and Community Outreach Committee and our PAT Racial Equity Committee are once again teaming up to bring events and resources into our classrooms and our community. If you are interested in helping to...
Read MorePAT BLM Shirts-- Limited Supply Left
March 10, 2021
In February, we had hundreds of members participate in our Black Lives Matter Week of Action, including coming by PAT to pledge to participate and pick up a shirt. We have a small number of BLM shirts left, in Unisex sizes Large, XL, and...
Read MoreNew National Board Certification Grant Opportunity for BIPOC and Early Educators
March 10, 2021
National Board Certification is the most respected professional certification available in education and provides numerous benefits to teachers, students, and schools. It was designed to develop, retain, and recognize accomplished teachers and to generate ongoing improvement in schools nationwide. Under a new grant, there...
Read MoreRally to Support SEIU Members- Custodians and Nutrition Services at Woodmere
March 10, 2021
This Friday, March 12 at 3:00 PM, come to Woodmere Elementary (7900 SE Duke St, Portland, OR 97206), and rally with SEIU nutrition services and custodians in demanding that the district prioritize the health and safety of their staff. See their flyer for more information.
Read MoreRally to Support MXM BLOC- Centering BIPOC Families and Teachers at BESC
March 10, 2021
This Saturday, March 13 at 3:00 PM, join us at BESC (501 N Dixon St, Portland, OR 97227) to support MXM BLOC making a call to action that centers BIPOC educators, students, and communities for a safe return to school. Details in the flyer...
Read MoreOther Upcoming Events
March 10, 2021
March 10, 4:30-6:30 PM: PAT Rep Assembly March 10, 5:00–6:15 PM: LERC Racial Equity and Union Solidarity Series -- Register here. March 18 & 19, 4:30-6:00 PM:PPS Informational Meeting for Unassigned Educators (details to follow) Upcoming Committees Meeting, RSVP Here Advocacy Committee, March 17, 4:30-6:30 PM IPD Committee, March...
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