Dear Education Community,
Let’s Be Real—Things are Hard
By now, you’ve heard it all—"We’re working on it," "These are challenging times"—and while those things may be true, they don’t change the fact that recent weeks have felt heavy for many. For some of our students and families, it’s more than just challenging; it’s scary, exhausting, frustrating, and unfair. However, simply acknowledging that reality is not enough.
In Salem, Governor Kotek, legislators, advocates, community members, and educators are showing up in support of education bills that can help meet the growing needs of Oregon students. Under discussion are a number of education bills including summer/after school learning and educational accountability. By centering students, not only in words but also in actions, we have an opportunity to forge a path and commit ourselves to transformation.
So let’s do what we do best—let’s show up. Not with more statements, but with action. What does that look like for you?
- Connect with your local leaders and legislators to share what’s working and what’s not in your schools.
- Follow along in the legislative session to see how policymakers and advocates are shaping the future of education.
- Check in with a student or family who may be struggling. Support a colleague who’s carrying more than their share.
- Bring ideas to your teams about what small shifts could make a difference.
Whatever role you play, take a step—because small actions add up.
Let’s lean on each other, strategize, and take tangible steps forward. A conversation, a connection, a plan—momentum builds one step at a time. Change doesn’t happen all at once, but together, we can make sure it happens. It’s spring - let’s dig in!
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