Through our ongoing Teacher Feature series, we’ve begun raising awareness for educators who need our support. If you read my eye-opening interview in August, then you know that many teachers across the nation are struggling to keep up with a lack of direct classroom support for essential supplies. Some teachers are digging into their own pockets to purchase snacks and hygiene items for underprivileged students, while others are struggling to afford the basic essentials they need to teach; shockingly, one educator I spoke with actually took out debt to buy required classroom items.
We know that so many schools are lacking essential items, and too many teachers aren’t getting the support they need. That is why Contest Corner stands with the Portland teachers who are currently on strike. There are many reasons behind the strike, including the fact that many classes are so large that there are not enough desks for every child, often with temperatures over 90 degrees; you can get more information on the strike by visiting PDXTeachers.org. I have loved ones who work in the Portland school system, so I have firsthand knowledge of how this is impacting educators.
What You Can Do:
- Click here to sign the solidarity form
- Click here to visit PDXTeachers.org/StrikeSupport for quick action items such as sending a letter to the school board and donating to the Solidarity Fund.
- Click here to visit PDXTeachers.org/Resources to access facts, printable flyers and more.
- Share this post to show your support & get the word out!
