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NCLB Is Not Working

CTA is firm in its commitment to Erase, Rewrite and Reauthorize No Child Left Behind.

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Health Care for America Now

CTA and NEA are part of an unprecedented coalition demanding quality, affordable health care for all.

Quality Education Investment Act

The CTA-sponsored Quality Education Investment Act will provide extra resources for 488 low-performing schools – meaning smaller class sizes, more counselors, teacher training, and more.

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Urge Congress: Vote YES on H.R. 1424 

The U.S. Senate passed the Emergency Economic Stabiliaztion Act (H.R. 1424)which addresses issues critically important to children and public education.
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

National Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15 through October 15.
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Schools of Character Awards Program
Apply for a California Schools of Character Award from the Center for Youth Citizenship.  Deadline to apply is December 8.
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Your Vote Counts!

The upcoming election is more important than ever for education. The deadline to register to vote in California is October 20, 2008.

In this video, CTA President David A. Sanchez briefly explains why educators and parents alike need to vote for candidates who best represent the needs of California's students.

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CTA President Sanchez Issues Statement Urging Governor to Sign Universal Healthcare Bill, SB 840

More Families Would Gain Coverage Under Law
Posted: September 26, 2008

California’s Educators Say Lawmakers Turned Their Backs On the Public and Passed a Reckless Budget that Hurts Students and Public Schools Now and in the Future

BURLINGAME -- David A. Sanchez, president of the 340,000-member CTA, released the following statement in response to the state budget package passed by lawmakers tonight and sent to the governor for signing:
Posted: September 19, 2008

California Teachers Say State Budget Agreement by Lawmakers Fails Students and Schools -- and Ignores Will of the Voters to Pass Responsible Budget

David A. Sanchez, president of the 340,000-member CTA, released the following statement in response to the legislative budget package agreement passed by lawmakers:
Posted: September 16, 2008

California Educator Magazine

Teaching in an election year
September 2008September 2008 EducatorWhen Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama were in a tight race for the Democratic nomination, eighth-graders at Rio Calaveras School...


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