A heartfelt congratulations to fellow educator Courtney Neron on her appointment to represent Oregon’s Senate District 13!   A lifelong Oregonian, Courtney’s deep roots in Tigard and House District 26 have shaped her unwavering dedication to public service. Whether teaching world languages, championing the Student Success Act, or advocating for school safety and community well-being, she has always led with compassion, courage, and a focus on equity.   Now, as she steps into this new role in the Oregon Senate, we are honored to have a fellow educator and former OEA member at the table—someone who understands firsthand the needs of our schools, students, and the educators who serve them. (fb)

Do you remember where you were, six years ago today? Were you wearing a red shirt somewhere in this sea of people? Collectively, so much has changed since the statewide RedForEd walkout on May 8, 2019 - but our focus on fully funding public education remains. In response to the onslaught of RIFs announced this spring across Oregon, we’re launching an online action you can take to help preserve funding for the critical programs our students need to succeed. Go to bit.ly/OEA-FullyFundSchools to urge your legislators to invest where it matters most. (fb)