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Community Allies

Parents, families, and supporters are coming together to advocate for the public schools every student deserves.
Community Ally Membership

Every student, no matter where they live or what they look like, deserves a quality education that inspires their love of learning and supports their emotional and physical growth.

For too long, certain politicians and their wealthy donors have deprived Black, brown and low-income neighborhoods of resources, denying children the safe environment and educational opportunities they need to thrive.  

WE ARE COMING TOGETHER—EDUCATORS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS—TO ADVOCATE FOR GREAT PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOR ALL STUDENTS.  

  • Safe schools and buildings  
  • Funding for small class sizes, technology, arts, and sports
  • Nurses, counselors, and support staff in every school
  • Fair and just policies   
  • Elected officials who support public school educators and students

With your support, we’ll speak up at local school boards, lobby Congress, and elect pro-public education supporters to office.

Become a Community Ally Member

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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).