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Our Union is empowering educators to help students succeed
The Oregon Education Association (OEA) believes in opportunity for all students and in the power of public education to transform lives and create a more just and inclusive society.
Our best hope for student success IS YOU.
Your passion and commitment are crucial to helping all students—of all colors and backgrounds—learn, grow, and fulfill their potential. Here’s how you can get started.
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BECOME A LEADER IN YOUR PROFESSION.
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ADVOCATE FOR YOUR RIGHTS & WORKING CONDITIONS.
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AMPLIFY YOUR VOICE FROM THE SCHOOL BOARD TO THE STATE CAPITOL.
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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Our journey began over a century ago. YOURS STARTS NOW.
We’ve spent decades working for students and educators—but, there’s still more to do. Like our progress during the civil rights and women’s rights movements, we need to dig in and speak up for the students and educators who are still facing inequality every day.
Let's Get Real
Let's Bring Real Change
Let's Get Real
Oregon ranks 31st in starting educator wages - far behind many neighboring states.
Let's Bring Real Change
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— Enrique Farrera, OEA Vice-President
Take Action for Fully Funded Schools
More than one in five LGTBQ+ youth living in unaccepting communities attempted suicide in 2022, compared to 8 percent in very accepting places.
Let's Bring Real Change
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Standardized tests are inaccurate, inequitable, and don’t accurately measure student learning and growth.
Let's Bring Real Change
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— Pete Stone, Teacher
Learn More About Performance Based Assessments
What’s on Your Mind?
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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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.
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).