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Student Support

Direct resources and information for students and educators.
From their home lives to their classroom - our students aren't standardized. OEA offers direct support and resources to educators and families seeking to improve the lives and learning conditions of their students.
Learn more about the resources available for educators and families to support Oregon students.

Student Assessment & Opt Out Rights

Advocating at the state and local policy level to support family opt out rights and minimizing the use of student assessment results to make high-stakes decisions.

OEA Foundation & Grants

OEA helps students and members get the resources they need to focus on learning and growing as professionals.

External Grants

OEA works with partner organizations throughout the state and nation to offer additional grant opportunities to members.
Member Gloria Pereyra-Robertson
Through my union, I have been able to do a lot more things, build my network and access more resources.
Quote by: Gloria Pereyra-Robertson, Kindergarten Teacher
Together, We Do More for Students
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Together we're stronger. Together we're heard.

You belong in the movement! Join today to belong to the movement of educators and school staff fighting for the pay and working conditions we all deserve.
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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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We’re here to help. Our community comes to us seeking tools (guides, reports, trainings, and more) to help answer everyday questions. We’re here to support you in whatever you need.
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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.

Learn more at NEA.org