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Educating with Equity

Every student has the right to an honest and culturally inclusive education.
All children deserve well-trained and supported educators and curriculum to help them fully understand our past and shape our future. Together, we can make that happen.
No matter our color, background, or ZIP code, we want our kids to have an education that imparts honesty about who we are, integrity in how we treat others, and courage to do what’s right. We also want educators to feel supported when teaching these important lessons.

Public Attack Response Team

Your union can support you if you have been targeted by the public for teaching to or advancing state- or district-required equity standards.

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Ending racism, sexism, homophobia, and other systemic injustices in schools is critical to protecting the human and civil rights of all students.
OEA President Reed Scott-Schwalbach stands smiling at the camera in a red blazer with foliage in the background.
Every Oregon student deserves a school where they feel safe and seen. I’m proud of the work OEA members do every day to make sure students and educators have the funding and support they need to thrive.
Quote by: Reed Scott-Schwalbach, OEA President
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OEA Grow Podcast

Educator Voice, Amplified

OEA Grow is an educator-led podcast, by members and for members. Rotating member hosts interview fellow OEA member educators to share tools, ideas, and strategies to improve educators' professional and personal life.
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Ready, Set, Grow!

OEA provides high-quality, member-led professional learning to help educators improve their professional practice, support student success and excellence, and build community with other educators across Oregon.

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Keeping the Promise of Quality Public Education

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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