Refuse to be blamed for the failure of our society to erase poverty and inequality
Support authentic teaching and learning that values the individual needs of students
Believe that strong public schools cannot be reduced to assessments, tests, and evaluations imposed by non-educators
Believe that educator voices must be elevated and respected by policy makers
The OEA BAT Caucus is established for the following purposes:
A. to promote and defend public education and our noble professions,
B. to advance pro-public education policies and lobbying efforts by OEA
C. to advocate that educators are the primary experts on their students' needs, and
D. to advance equity through social justice.