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Event

May 2026 I-HEAR Summit

How do we win transformative contracts, centered in equity and inclusion? How do we create the future our diverse students deserve? Join us for the May 2026 I-HEAR Summit, OEA's annual equity and inclusion event.
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By: Oregon Education Association
Published: April 16, 2026

Event Overview

Dates and Times

  • Saturday, May 30, 2026 2:00 PM (PDT) -
    Sunday, May 31, 2026 4:00 PM (PDT)
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Location

  • The Graduate Hotel
    66 E 6th Ave, Eugene, OR 97401

Topics

  • Bargaining
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Racial & Social Justice

3 Summit Tracks to Choose From:

  • Best Practices- Early Career and Aspiring Ed
  • Hot Topics on Professional Development
  • Bargaining for Social Justice

Schedule:

Saturday, May 30 
  • 2 p.m. — Top Golf
  • 3 p.m. — Lite Bites
  • 4 p.m. — Check-In
  • Keynote & Dinner to follow
Sunday, May 31 
  • Breakfast & Lunch will be served
  • 8-3 p.m. — Breakout Sessions 

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The Oregon Education Association (OEA) is a union committed to the cause of providing the basic right of great public education to every student. OEA represents about 41,000 educators working in pre-kindergarten through grade 12 public schools and community colleges. OEA’s membership includes licensed teachers and specialists, classified/education support professionals (ESPs), community college faculty, retired educators, and student members. OEA members also belong to the 3.2 million members of the National Education Association (NEA).
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The Oregon Education Association is a state affiliate of the National Education Association (NEA), the nation's largest professional employee organization. NEA has affiliate organizations in every state and in more than 14,000 communities across the United States.

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