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OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE OREGON EDUCATION ASSOCIATION Nov. 13-19, 2016
American Education Week
FALL 2016 VOLUME 91 : ISSUE NO. 1
n What: American Education Week—Nov. 13-19, 2016—presents us with a wonderful opportu-
nity to celebrate public education and honor individuals who are making a difference in ensuring that every child receives a quality education. The weeklong celebration features a special observance each day of the week. n how: For more information, go to www.nea.org/grants/19823.htm DEC. 2, 2016
Oregon Civics Conference for Teachers n WHAT: Classroom Law Project invites teachers to the State Capitol for an insider’s view of how
Oregon government works. Participants will return to schools knowing more about the Oregon Constitution and initiative system, key landmark cases from Oregon courts, meet elected officials and learn what they do. n WHERE: State Capitol Building, Salem, Ore. n HOW: Learn more at www.classroomlaw.org/programs/oregon-civics-conference sAVE THIS DATE! FEB. 2017
Black History Month n WHAT: Celebrate Black History month in the classroom. n HOW: For more information on lesson plans and activities, go to www.nea.org/tools/lessons/
black-history-month.htm march 2, 2017
NEA's Read Across America Day n WHAT: NEA provides all the resources and tools you’ll need to plan and implement a reading
celebration in your school, classroom or community on March 2. n HOW: For more information and resources, go to www.nea.org/readacross march 18, 2017
OEA Education Symposium n WHAT: Join educators and policy-makers from around Oregon for thought-provoking
conversations about the critical challenges facing students and educators in a time of rising demands and declining resources in our public schools. Explore professional practices, institutional resources and community assets that serve as the foundation for better outcomes for our students. n HOW: Details will be posted as soon as available at www.oregoned.org march 26-28, 2017
Oregon School Employee Wellness Conference n WHAT: During this conference, participants will learn what goes into creating healthier school
environments that supports the physical, social, and emotional health and well-being of staff. n WHERE: Riverhouse, Bend, Ore. n HOW: For more information, Maureen Caldwell, maureen@oeachoice.com, or Inge Aldersebaes, inge@oeachoice.com; or go to www.oeachoice.com/news-events
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TODAY’S OEA | FALL 2016
OFFICE HEADQUARTERS 6900 SW Atlanta Street Portland, OR 97223 Phone: 503.684.3300 FAX: 503.684.8063 www.oregoned.org PUBLISHERS Hanna Vaandering, President Dick Terry, Interim Executive Director EDITOR Meg Krugel PRODUCTION ASSISTANT Janine Leggett CONTRIBUTORS Janine Leggett, Shauna Ballo, Andrea Shunk, Erin Whitlock, Julia Sanders, Thomas Patterson To submit a story idea for publication in Today’s OEA magazine, email editor Meg Krugel at meg.krugel@oregoned.org PRINTER Morel Ink, Portland, OR TODAY’S OEA (ISSN #0030-4689) is published four times a year (October, February, April and June) as a benefit of membership ($6.50 of dues) by the Oregon Education Association, 6900 SW Atlanta Street, Portland OR 97223-2513. Non-member subscription rate is $10 per year. Periodicals postage paid at Portland, OR. POSTMASTER Send address corrections to: Oregon Education Association Attn: Sheila Mangan Membership Processing 6900 SW Atlanta Street Portland, OR 97223-2513 DESIGN AND PRODUCTION Francesca Genovese-Finch