Issues & Action

Use OEA's online Action Center to send messages to state and federal lawmakers.

The Oregon Education Association advocates on a variety of issues to ensure a high quality public education system for Oregon's students and a fair and professional work environment for school employees.

Working for Stable and Adequate Education Funding
Oregon's revenue structure has weathered numerous changes in recent years that have undermined the stability, equity, and adequacy of public education funding. Learn more.

Managing the Cost of Health Insurance
OEA recognizes that skyrocketing medical inflation is draining precious resources from Oregon's public schools and community colleges. OEA supports the concept of a school employee health insurance pool. Learn more.

Valuing Oregon's Quality Educators
All Oregonians—regardless of whether or not they are directly connected to a student in our schools—benefit from having highly qualified and experienced teachers in Oregon’s schools. Learn more.

Supporting High Academic Standards in Oregon Schools
As education professionals working in Oregon's public schools and community colleges, we believe Oregon's curriculum and graduation standards should be among the most rigorous in the nation. Learn more.


Take Action

Use OEA's online Action Center to make a difference for public education. Send messages on timely issues to the decision-makers, identify elected officials, look up contacts at major media outlets, and more.