The Advocate, March 9, 2022
President’s Message: Our Community Stands with Us for Small Class Sizes
March 09, 2022
Educators have been outspoken about the fact that our students' needs this year are immense, and dramatically outsize the supports available at our schools. That is why it is unthinkable that PPS could argue that our schools are overstaffed this year, and move to...
Read MorePAT PAC Endorsements for May Primary
March 09, 2022
The Portland Association of Teachers Political Action Committee (PAT PAC) is proud to announce its endorsements for the May 17, 2022 primary election. The PAT PAC endorsement panel consisted of 8 educators along with OEA staff. The panel considered the following criteria while making...
Read MoreOur Custodian and Nutrition Worker Colleagues Ask For Safe and Healthy Schools
March 09, 2022
Please read the following message from our SEIU colleagues, and sign their petition: During the worst pandemic in recent history, cafeteria staff and custodians worked in-person without adequate staff or support. Right now there are more than 50 unfilled custodian positions in our schools...
Read MoreFinancial Investment Seminar, March 10th
March 09, 2022
Dear PAT Members, Are you in the early or middle stages of your career and have questions on investing for retirement? Join us and Financial Advisor Ed Foster next Thursday, March 10th at 4:30 PM-6:00 PM, via Zoom, to get information to best strategize your plan...
Read MorePAT Scholarship for Future Educators of Color
March 09, 2022
Recruiting, supporting, and retaining educators of color is crucial, for our students and for our profession. We are excited to award two scholarships to Black Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) seeking a rewarding future career in education. One $6,000 scholarship will be awarded to a Portland...
Read MoreWhat Does It Mean to Be Unassigned?
March 09, 2022
Dear Colleagues, PPS has begun the staffing process for next year by announcing the reduction of at least 120 teaching positions. This week, educators in your building may be learning that they are “unassigned.” We know this can be stressful to say the least,...
Read MoreUpcoming Events
March 09, 2022
Upcoming Events: March 21st-25th, Spring Break, PAT Offices Closed April 6th, 4:30-6:30 Rep Assembly PAT Committee Meetings- Join the committee mailing list to receive a Zoom Link. April 13th, 4:30-6:30 PM: IPD Committee Meeting April 20th, 4:30-6:30 PM: Legislative Committee Meeting April 20th, 4:30-6:30 PM: Membership Committee Meeting...
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