ADVOCACY
The Fund for PPS knows that students, families and community members care deeply about public education. We also believe that it is important for all of us to bring our personal stories and our experiences to the crucial conversation around the state of public education in our city and in Oregon. Here are some resources to help you get started!
Action Alerts
Show up for public education!
Engage with the PPS 2026 - 27 budget process.
Find Oregon’s legislative calendar for the 2026 short session.
PPS Advocacy Toolkit
lift your voice on the importance of funding for public education in Oregon!
Start here to find contact information for your representative, email templates, meeting request guidelines and helpful tips for sharing your story and for making a compelling case for the issues you care about.
Thank You Voters!
portland voters support school modernization and pass Measure 26-259
Learn more about the Bond at pps.net/bond.
Check back regularly for alerts!
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for Advocacy alerts and ways to stay connected!
Resources
Virtual PPS Advocacy Night
View the recording here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQLN-EUqgoU
Slide Deck: PPS 2025 Advocacy Training Night (PDF)
Best Practices in Advocacy
The A to Z of building a successful movement!
The AdvocacyLabs Guide to the Science of Advocacy
https://50can.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/50CAN_AdvocacyLabs_Guidebook.pdf
Background & Context
When advocating for funding or for a particular issue it is important to understand how your experience fits into the bigger picture.
PPS Budget Process and Proposed Cuts
Learn about the budget process and timeline, and the $40 million in proposed cuts for 2025-26.
Learn more about the plan to improve student achievement.
PPS Office of Government Relations
Read the district’s agenda for the Oregon legislative session and find information about how to advocate for increased education funding.
Community Organizations Leading Advocacy Efforts
Community & Parents for Public Schools- Portland Chapter https://www.facebook.com/cppsportland/
Check out the CPPS guide on organizing a school lobby day in Salem.
Families for Equitable Schools
https://www.familiesforequityinschools.org/
Foundations for a Better Oregon
Oregon Education Association
https://oregoned.org/advocating-for-change/action-center
Oregon PTA (Parent Teacher Association)
https://www.oregonpta.org/advocacy/Our-advocacy-work/capitol-to-our-classrooms-series
Oregon PTA is hosting “Advocacy Connection” every other Wednesday from 12:30 to 1:30 PM. This Zoom meeting space allows parents to informally connect and coordinate advocacy efforts. Find out what is happening in the legislature, share upcoming opportunities and most importantly, support one another! It is open to everyone, PTA-member or not. Registration required.
Oregon Schools Board Association
https://www.osba.org/legislative-services/opportunities-for-advocacy/
Stay in Touch
Thanks for taking the time to participate in advocacy efforts. The Fund would love to hear about your efforts and celebrate your success. Feel free to reach out: info@fundforpps.org.