Mission Statement

We, the undersigned, are a group of dedicated and passionate educators at Evergreen Virtual Academy, organizing our union, EVA Educators United (E2U) with the American Federation of Teachers. E2U is a union of professionals that value excellence in education. We are committed to forming our collaborative, effective, proactive and self-governing union in order to fulfill the mission of EVA, based upon the following core values:

· Staff continuity and retention as an important factor in providing a relationship-based and nurturing environment for EVA students and families.

· Competitive and transparent salary and compensation structures that ensure effective retention and recruitment of highly effective educators.

· Fostering explicit care and connection amongst and between all EVA staff members.

· Exemplary service to our diverse population of students throughout Oregon.

· Fostering a collaborative culture of trust and continuous improvement.

· Prioritizing student achievement to best prepare our students for success in careers, college, and citizenship, using researched-based, student-centered curriculum.

· Equitable distribution of workload in order to foster a climate that prioritizes teaching and learning for our students.

· Just cause and due process rights so that we can advocate for ourselves, our community, and our students without fear.

We believe it is essential for us to establish a unified and collective voice that will provide fully transparent governance, institute and maintain fair and just practices, and create equity in decision-making, with the goal of ensuring the quality of our students’ education. For all these reasons we stand together in organizing our union.