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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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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 2008 September 2008 Educator When Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama were in a tight race for the Democratic nomination, eighth-graders at Rio Calaveras School...

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