District 21 Education Association

12/24/2025

❄️ Happy Holidays, Educators! A Message from Your Union ❄️
As the year closes, take a deep breath, dear colleagues. You've navigated countless challenges, inspired minds, and shown incredible dedication to our students. Now, it's time to pause, recharge, and celebrate the incredible work you do every day.
This holiday break isn't just time off; it's essential renewal. Disconnect from lesson plans, enjoy time with loved ones, and let your brilliant, golden hearts rest and shine.
Remember, you're not alone. Our union stands with you, recognizing your invaluable contributions and working to secure better conditions for all educators. Let this break fuel your spirit for the advocacy and progress we'll achieve together in the new year. Until then, set aside your school responsibilities. You've earned this rest! Wishing you and yours a joyful, peaceful, and rejuvenating holiday season.

12/07/2025

📣 Bargaining Session Alert!
When? Monday, December 8th at 4pm
Where? TDMS commons
Why? To show we stand united for a fair contract. Your voice matters!

11/25/2025

North Wasco has more director-level positions than most districts our size — 9 directors for 2,847 students.
Comparable Oregon districts with similar enrollment average 4–6.
While our central office grows, classrooms continue to operate without the support, staffing, and stability our students deserve.
Teachers are asking to feel prioritized.
We want resources flowing directly to kids, not more layers of administration.
It’s time to make our students and staff the center of every decision.

El Distrito de North Wasco tiene mas posiciones a nivel dirección que mas distritos de nuestro mismo tamaño - 9 directores para 2,847 estudiantes.
Comparable con distritos de Oregon similares en promedio de inscripciones.
Mientras nuestras oficinas centrales crecen, nuestras aulas continúan operando sin el apoyo, sin el personal y sin la estabilidad que nuestros estudiantes merecen.
Los maestros y maestras piden ser una prioridad.
Queremos recursos que vayan directamente a los estudiantes, no más capas de administrativos.
Es hora de que nuestros estudiantes y nuestro personal sean el centro de cada decisión.

Comparación de posiciones de direcciones en Distritos Escolares en Oregon (de tamaño similar)

11/24/2025

We’re incredibly thankful for our students, families, and community who support District 21 educators every day.
As we head into the season of gratitude, our staff continue walk-ins and walk-outs to highlight what our students need to succeed — safe staffing levels, stability, and a fair contract.
We remain committed to our classrooms and hopeful for meaningful progress, because our students deserve the very best.

11/21/2025

“I urge the district to make choices that truly prioritize student-facing positions because when we invest in the people who work directly with students, we invest in our students themselves. Our students deserve teachers and staff who have the time, resources, and support to do their best work, not exhausted professionals stretched thin by too many initiatives and too few hands.” -D21EA President
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11/20/2025

Here’s the math:
5 teacher positions not replaced
5 student-support roles not replaced
1 central office position not replaced
And now?
Students are asking where their teachers went.
Teachers are leaving because they can’t afford to stay.
When cuts hit classrooms 10× harder than central office, it’s clear who is not being prioritized.
Our students deserve better.

Aquí están las cifras:
5 puestos docentes no cubiertos
5 puestos de apoyo estudiantil no cubiertos
1 puesto administrativo no cubierto
¿Y ahora?
Los estudiantes preguntan dónde están sus maestros.
Los maestros se van porque no pueden permitirse quedarse.
Cuando los recortes afectan a las aulas diez veces más que a la administración, queda claro a quién no se le está dando prioridad.
Nuestros estudiantes merecen algo me

11/14/2025

When we invest in the people who work directly with students, we invest in our kids’ success.
Districts across Oregon are finding creative ways to prioritize student-facing staff—through competitive pay, support, and respect for their work because keeping great educators in our classrooms means stronger schools and brighter futures.
Let’s make sure The Dalles is a district that leads with students first.

Cuando invertimos en las personas que trabajan directamente con nuestros estudiantes, invertimos en el éxito de nuestros estudiantes.
Los distritos escolares en Oregón están encontrando maneras creativas de priorizar que los estudiantes interactúen con el personal indicado a través de sueldo competitivo, apoyo, y respeto por el trabajo que se hace manteniendo grandes educadores en nuestros salones de clases y esto significa mejores recintos escolares y futuros más brillantes
Asegurémonos que en The Dalles hay un distrito escolar que es líder a través de sus estudiantes.

11/13/2025

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11/12/2025

Every student deserves consistent, caring adults in their school life. That’s why competitive wages for student-facing staff aren’t just about pay—they’re about stability, quality, and care.
Districts around Oregon are finding ways to make this a priority. Is The Dalles doing all it can to keep talented staff here, supporting the students who need them most?

Cada estudiante merece consistencia, adultos que se preocupen por ellos en su vida escolar. Es por eso que los sueldos competitivos para los empleados que trabajan con los estudiantes no es solamente cuánto dinero se gana o cuánto se paga, es estabilidad, calidad y cuidado.

Los distritos escolares en Oregón están encontrando la manera de hacer de todo esto una prioridad. ¿Se está haciendo en The Dalles lo necesario para retener el personal requerido, que apoya a los estudiantes que más lo necesitan?

11/10/2025

11/10/2025

❗️ Bargaining today at 4pm, TDMS commons!

Let's show our solidarity and fight for a fair contract together.

11/10/2025

District 21 school staff joined together in a walk-in/walk-out on Wednesday, November 5th, showing unity and support for what our students need to thrive. Staff have now been working without a contract for 128 days and are rallying for the resources necessary to best serve students.