2+ day, 8+ hour ago  (852+ words) Locals joined forces with families and community in strikes that reverberated across the state " and saw big gains for educators, students and schools THE PAST FEW MONTHS have seen many of our union's locals demand that school districts meet their…...

3+ day, 11+ hour ago  (351+ words) California schools are unfairly required to budget for today's students based on speculative three-year revenue projections, a mandate only five other states impose. This practice allows school districts to claim financial hardship, hoard education funds in growing reserves and avoid…...

3+ day, 11+ hour ago  (414+ words) Educators devote their lives to their students; yet, when it comes to their own families, they have to constantly sacrifice because of the lack of basic supports such as paid pregnancy leave," said CTA Secretary-Treasurer Jones. The time is now…...

3+ day, 11+ hour ago  (179+ words) Our union's 202627 legislative platform demands funding, fairness for educators, students and public schools " now In addition, educators are increasingly worried about affordability for themselves and the families of their students, including the cost of housing, everyday goods and services, health…...

3+ day, 11+ hour ago  (396+ words) What a powerful time for our union, as educators organize and fight across our state for the safe, stable and fully staffed schools all California students deserve. We'll be in touch with ways you can be a part of our…...

3+ day, 11+ hour ago  (409+ words) A state emergency loan comes with state receivership and involves rigorous state and county oversight, loss of local control, painful restructuring and cuts, extra expenses in paying off the loan, and other conditions that last for years. Debt repayments can…...

3+ day, 11+ hour ago  (405+ words) Passed by California voters nearly four decades ago, Proposition 98 enshrines funding for public schools into the state constitution. It guarantees a minimal annual funding level in our state budget for public schools and community colleges. This year, that guarantee is…...

3+ day, 11+ hour ago  (656+ words) Our union has long fought to ensure that the wealthy and the billionaires pay their fair share and against an agenda that promotes privatization, charter schools and funding cuts to public education. A majority of Californians agree with us. According…...

3+ day, 11+ hour ago  (221+ words) Our union is committed to helping grow and support California Community Schools, in partnership with students, families, communities, school districts and the state. "By pairing sustained funding with clear eligibility standards, strong accountability and aligned support systems, community schools can…...

6+ day, 11+ hour ago  (734+ words) CTA endorses Richard Barrera for Superintendent of Public Instruction BY LISTENING TO and working alongside educators and prioritizing the needs of classroom teachers, and by listening to students and community, Richard Barrera has helped transform San Diego Unified School District…...