The Advocate, November 17th, 2021

President's Message: Listen to Educators

November 16, 2021

Thank you to all of you who were able to come to one of our recent PAT Listening Sessions on the workload and staffing crisis in PPS. Our recent survey made it clear that educators are burdened with enormous workloads and added stress this year. If we...

Run to Be a PAT Delegate at the OEA RA

November 16, 2021

Nominations for all PAT Elected Positions are now open, and it’s never been easier to nominate yourself to be an OEA RA Delegate! To run to be an OEA RA Delegate, you can simply add your name to this online easy sign-up form (or you can...

The Social Justice and Community Outreach Committee is Looking for More Members!

November 16, 2021

This committee keeps things real and serves to be a source of intersectional support and collaboration for PAT members and the community. If you have a heart for social justice and are action oriented, you will feel right at home with this committee. Come...

Thinking Ahead About Retirement? Find Retirement Planning Resources Online

November 16, 2021

PAT has frequently hosted workshops on financial well being and planning for the future, led by veteran financial advisor Ed Foster. Whether you are a new educator thinking ahead, or in the last years of your career, we now have Ed Foster’s sage advice available...

The IBB Workgroup Agrees to Continue

November 16, 2021

On November 4th and 5th, the PAT IBB Workgroup and District representatives met to discuss new elements regarding safety and student discipline that we hoped to be able to recommend to our respective bargaining teams. Remember, when we settled the 2020 - 2022 CBA,...

Supporting Our Substitute Educators in Difficult Times

November 16, 2021

As we continue to feel the impact of the shortage of substitute educators, we know that part of the solution is to support and appreciate our substitute educator colleagues. Each month our PAT Substitute Educators Committee discusses working conditions for substitute educators. We ask...

Upcoming Events

November 16, 2021

November 17th: Nominations Open for PAT Elections. Learn more here. PAT Committee Meetings- Join the committee mailing list to receive a Zoom Link. December 1st, 4:30-6:30 PM: Bargaining Committee Meeting December 1st, 4:30-6:30 PM: Instructional Professional Development Committee Meeting December 6th, 4:30-6:30 PM: Legislative...