Press Releases

CTA Commends Governor for Providing Funding For Common Core Implementation

The following statement was released by California Teachers Association President Dean E. Vogel today in reaction to Gov. Jerry’s Brown’s May Revision

Educators to Celebrate California Day of the Teacher Wednesday With Parents, Picnics, Contract Protests

The theme for the 2013 Day of the Teacher is "Honoring Our Past; Guiding the Future."

CTA Celebrates 150th Birthday – Launches Statewide Ad Campaign Honoring Educators, Students

In honor of CTA's 150th Anniversary of advocating for educators and students, CTA has launched an ad campaign ...

Higher Education Coalition to Lobby Wednesday Against Bill Mandating Online Courses to Be Provided by Private Sector Vendors

To protect educational quality for students at California’s colleges and universities, educators representing employees...

Elementary School in CTA-Backed QEIA Reform Program Earns Top State Achievement Award

Lauderbach Elementary has won a top state achievement award that’s more indication of the success of the Quality Education Investment Act (QEIA) program.

CTA Statement on Graduation Rate Improvements

It’s hopeful news that California’s student graduation rate continues to improve despite record cuts to public education in recent years.

CTA Elects President Dean E. Vogel and Vice-President Eric C. Heins to Second Term

Dean E. Vogel was elected to a second two-year term as president of the 325,000-member California Teachers Association during the quarterly meeting of the State Council of Education in Los Angeles. Also re-elected to a second term was CTA Vice President Eric C. Heins. The two officers join CTA Secretary-Treasurer Mikki Cichocki-Semo, who was re-elected earlier this year.

CTA/CFT to Intervene in Baseless, Meritless Lawsuit by Corporate Special Interests Attacking Teacher Professional Rights

CTA/CFT have filed a motion to fight lawsuit aiming to overturn due process protections for teachers.

CTA Supports Bills Streamlining Teacher Dismissal Process and Protecting Students

Assemblymember Joan Buchanan, Senator Alex Padilla joining efforts in a positive step for students and educators.

Prop. 30 Leads to Dramatic Drop in Educator Pink Slips – 3,000 Issued Across State

Thanks to California voters seeing the urgent need to pass Proposition 30 in November to spare public schools from nearly $6 billion in immediate

CTA Human Rights Awards Go to Educators Across State Who Inspire Their Communities

Inspiring educators from across the state are this year’s winners of the annual California Teachers Association’s Human Rights Awards for their

California’s 16th Annual ‘Read Across America’ Is Friday – State’s Rich History Is An Open Book

California’s public school educators will join a nationwide celebration of reading on Friday, March 1, as they meet up with parents, city officials,

Make California’s Public Schools Safer For All But Don't Arm Educators, CTA State Council Says

Taking a stand to make California’s public schools safer and even more secure, the California Teachers Association is opposing any efforts to

CTA State Council Re-elects San Bernardino Teacher to Second Term as Secretary-Treasurer

San Bernardino teacher Mikki Cichocki-Semo was re-elected to a second two-year term as secretary-treasurer of the 325,000-member California

Teachers Are Inspired by Governor’s Pride, Ideas For Brighter Future for Our Schools, State

CTA President thanks governor for recognizing the hard work educators do in their classrooms every day to inspire students to learn, dream and be the best they can be.

CTA President Dean E. Vogel issues statement on today’s school shooting at Taft High School

Dean E. Vogel, president of the 325,000-member California Teachers Association, released this statement regarding today’s Kern County school shooting at Taft High School in Taft, Calif.:

Governor’s Budget Proposal Reflects Will of Voters, Funding for Schools

Dean E. Vogel, president of the 325,000-member California Teachers Association, released this statement today:

CTA President Praises New Class of National Board Certified Educators

CTA President Dean E. Vogel praises several hundred California teachers who have recently become National Board Certified Educators.

State Schools Chief, Other Education Leaders Write President on School Safety

State Supt. of Public Instruction Torlakson and key education leaders in CA sent a letter to President Obama in the wake of last week’s deadly school shootings in Connecticut.

Tax Satire Video Was Made by CFT

A new, satirical video titled “Tax the rich: An animated fairy tale” was created by the California Federation of Teachers, not by the California Teachers Association. Some media have confused the two organizations.

Victory for California’s Students – Voters Protect Schools, Pass Prop. 30, Defeat 32

California students and working families won a clear victory on Nov. 6 as voters clearly demonstrated their willingness to invest in our public schools and colleges and also rejected a deceptive ballot measure aimed at silencing educators, other workers and their unions.

Lt. Governor Newsom, CTA President Energize Bay Area Educators as Election Goes Down to Wire

Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom and CTA President Dean E. Vogel energized Fremont educators and supporters at a news conference days before election.

Weekend long surge: Governor and Educators Statewide Unite in Saying Yes to Prop. 30, No on 32

Educators knocked on doors across the state to talk to voters about what’s at stake in the Nov. 6 election.

Gov. Jerry Brown to Join Educators to Kick Off Final Push This Weekend to Pass Prop. 30, Defeat Prop. 32

Gov. Jerry Brown will join educators this weekend who are fighting until Election Day to protect both the financial future of California’s public schools and the rights of teachers to advocate for their students. Knocking on

California Teachers Demand Group Cease and Desist Logo Abuse

The California Teachers Association is calling on the Independent Expenditure group, Citizens for California Reform, to cease and desist using CTA’s logo in

Students make remarkable progress; achievement gap is closing

“This news is yet another measure of the great work California teachers are doing in the face of continuing budget cuts and diminishing resources,”

CTA Magazine Highlights Educators’ Roles in Urging Voters to Pass Prop. 30, Defeat Prop. 32

The latest edition of CTA’s California Educator magazine shows the important roles educators are playing in this year’s election to pass Proposition 30 and defeat Prop. 32.

Prop. 30 Delivers School Dollars to Classrooms with Strict Accountability

The Yes on Prop. 30 campaign today released a 5-prong series of television ads that highlight the facts about Prop. 30 - the only initiative that protects schools and colleges from $6 billion in cuts

Teachers Speak Out in Favor of Proposition 30 in Statewide TV Ads Launched Today

Following more than $20 billion in budget cuts to California’s public schools and colleges, several California teachers are taking to the airwaves to remind

CTA Statement of Solidarity With Striking Chicago Educators

Dean E. Vogel, president of the 325,000-member California Teachers Association, issued this statement of solidarity today as CTA’s Board of Directors voted unanimously to support striking Chicago educators in the nation’s third-largest public school district:

Teachers Praise ‘Greatness by Design’ Report’s Focus on Helping Educators Excel

A task force of education experts looking at ways to improve teacher quality in the state released "Greatness by Design" report.

Legislature’s Pension Reform Package Will Ultimately Hurt Students and Our State

Dean E. Vogel, president of the 325,000-member California Teachers Association, released this statement regarding the pension reform agreement

California’s Educators Disappointed State Missed Opportunity to Improve Teacher Evaluation

Dean E. Vogel, president of the 325,000-member California Teachers Association, issued this statement today about the decision of Assemblymember Felipe Fuentes

Governor Brown’s Pension Reform Agreement Will Not Move California Forward

Dean E. Vogel, president of the 325,000-member California Teachers Association, released this statement regarding the pension reform agreement

Gov. Brown Joins San Francisco Bay Area Teachers, School Employees and Administrators to Kick Off Prop. 30 Campaign to Protect School and Safety Funding

Governor Jerry Brown joined San Francisco Bay Area teachers, school employees and administrators to launch the Yes on Proposition 30 campaign to protect schools and public safety.

Teachers Lobby in Sacramento Against Unnecessary SB 1530 -- Defeat Attack On Dismissal Rights

Dozens of educators from Sacramento and around the state lobbied lawmakers

California Teachers Association Endorses the CASE Act

California Teachers Association endorsed the Californians Against Sexual Exploitation (CASE) Act today. Slated for the November 2012 ballot, the CASE Act is an initiative that will fight back against human trafficking and the sexual exploitation of women and children in the state. The initiative qualified for the ballot in May, after the Secretary of State certified the signatures submitted by the campaign.
California Teachers Association President Dean E. Vogel announced the endorsement,

CTA Announces 15 Winners of its John Swett Awards

Media stories ranging from a look at one 10-year-old homeless boy’s struggle to fit in at his school to construction project woes sparked by layoffs in the Los Angeles Unified School District to one high school senior’s joy at winning a $100,000 science competition scholarship are among the works honored by the California Teachers Association’s 53rd annual John Swett Awards for Media Excellence.

CTA Honors Education Support Professionals

ESP Day Recognizes Contributions of Classified School Employees

California Teachers Take to the Halls of Capitol to Urge Legislators to Pass an On-time Budget

Several hundred educators from CTA chapters statewide are taking to the halls of the Capitol today to talk with their legislators.

Governor’s Revised State Budget Proposal Shows Urgent Need to Pass His Tax Measure

CTA President Dean E. Vogel describes urgent need to pass Governor's state budget proposal.

Coalition Volunteers Turn in More Than 300,000 Signatures

Demonstrating their commitment to California’s comeback, a coalition of working families and community volunteers

CTA member named 2012 National Teacher of the Year

NEA member and teacher Rebecca Mieliwocki was named the 2012 National Teacher of the Year by The Council of Chief State School Officers today.

CTA Human Rights Awards Go to Educators Across California Who Are Making a Difference

Educators from across the state are this year’s winners of the annual California Teachers Association’s Human Rights Awards

CTA Proud to Join Growing Coalition in Support of New Compromise Tax Initiative

New Compromise Tax Initiative gets thumbs-up from CTA State Council of Education.

Nearly 20,000 Teacher Pink Slips Statewide Show Drastic Need for More Education Funding

Nearly 20,000 teacher pink slips have been issued as of today, the state’s legal deadline, according to CTA estimates

New Compromise Uses Governor’s Initiative Structure to Close Budget Deficit and Restore Cuts to Schools, Colleges and Essential Public Services

CTA president releases statement on the new California Federation of Teachers funding initiative.

Public Education Can’t Take More Cuts, Pink Slips

Bay Area public schools are at a darkening crossroads after years of devastating cuts and pink slips

Fatal Flaws of Millionaire’s Tax Will Make Matters Worse for Public Education

Dean E. Vogel, president of the 325,000-member California Teachers Association, released this statement regarding support for the governor’s tax initiative

California’s 15th Annual ‘Read Across America’ Friday Is Another Edition About Joys of Reading

California’s public school educators will join a nationwide celebration of reading on Friday, March 2

Gov. Brown's Pension Reforms Are Unacceptable Assault on Current and Future Public Employees

Here is a statement from Californians for Retirement Security, a coalition representing more than 1.5 million public employees

CTA Backs Governor’s Initiative to Increase Revenues for Public Education and Other Essential Services

The CTA State Council, comprised of nearly 800 democratically-elected educators, endorsed the governor’s tax plan at their quarterly meeting in LA on Jan. 29.

New Census Data Reveals One in Four California K-12 Students Is Living and Learning in Poverty

With recent U.S. Census data revealing one in four California students – about 2.2 million – is living in poverty,

CTA Tells ‘Think Long Committee’ To Think Again

The following statement was issued today by Dean E. Vogel, president of the California Teachers Association, in response to the Think Long Committee Report

California Educators Stand With Occupy Protesters

As new reports of corporate greed make headlines across the country, California’s educators stand firm

Ed Coalition Statement on the LAO Budget Forecast

Education Coalition releases Statement on the LAO Budget Forecast

CTA Responds to LAO Report about Budget Shortfalls

The following statement can be attributed to Dean E. Vogel, President of the California Teachers Association: “While the Department of Finance will calculate the final numbers,

CTA Stands in Support of CFA and its Plans to Conduct a 1-Day Strike

Dean E. Vogel, president of the 325,000-member California Teachers Association, released this statement regarding Monday’s strike

At-Risk QEIA Schools Continue to Excel

In positive news for a landmark, CTA-backed school reform program, the overwhelming majority

Educators, Community Ramp Up Support for Jobs Act Passage at LA School News Conference

Groups urged Congress to act now; touted tax fairness and support for Occupy Wall Street.

Senate fails to pass education jobs bill again

The U.S. Senate for a second time in less than two weeks failed to pass a bill to put educators back in classrooms instead of on the unemployment lines.

CTA Supports Nationwide Movement for Tax Fairness and Against Corporate Greed

Joining a groundswell of support from other unions, community leaders and students across the country,

CTA President Dean E. Vogel issues statement on signing of two closely watched pieces of legislation

CTA President Dean E. Vogel issued a statement today regarding Governor Brown's signing of two closely watched pieces of legislation.

CTA Joins Progressive Organizations for White House Meetings

California Teachers Association President Dean E. Vogel and other CTA leaders will join other activists for meetings

CTA Statement on Obama’s Waiver Plan For States Seeking No Child Left Behind Relief

Dean E. Vogel, president of the 325,000-member California Teachers Association, issued this statement today about President Obama’s

Obama to loosen education law, cites flaws

President Barack Obama on Friday announced steps to roll back key provisions of "No Child Left Behind," calling the decade-old U.S. education

UC Berkeley students protest tuition hikes, cuts

Protest season began with a bang at UC Berkeley as hundreds of chanting, fist-pumping students angry about tuition hikes

Good news has Modesto schools rehiring laid-off teachers

By early counts, Modesto City Schools has more students than it expected, good news for its bottom line and for dozens of laid-off teachers.

Contract ratified; Tacoma teacher strike over

Tacoma School Superintendent Art Jarvis and school board President Kurt Miller joined in ringing the bell

CTA Urges Governor to Sign ‘Dream Act’ Bill

CTA is urging Gov. Jerry Brown to sign the second part of the “California Dream Act” legislation to give qualified college students

President’s jobs plan to repair schools and keep educators in classrooms

In a speech to a Joint Session of Congress, President Obama unveiled his American Jobs Act and further underscored his belief that investing in the American middle class is the surest path to economic recovery.

Statewide TV Ads Tout Real Teachers Speaking About Value of Getting Back to Schools

California’s classroom teachers are taking to the airwaves in statewide CTA television ads launched today about getting back to schools

Getting Back to Schools: New CTA Campaign, Beginning With Radio and Web Ads

Getting back to schools and the hope they offer for a better California is the focus of new CTA radio and web ads launched statewide today

Latest Democratic Budget Plan Best Option for Students, Public Education and California

Dean E. Vogel, president of the 325,000-member California Teachers Association, released this statement about the 2011-12 Democratic State Budget

CTA Launches New Radio Ad Urging Lawmakers to Immediately Pass a Budget

With the June 30 deadline quickly approaching, the California Teachers Association (CTA) launched a radio ad today that calls on the governor

Education Coalition Calls on Governor to Uphold His Commitment to Make Education Funding a Priority

With school funding already cut to the core, representatives of the Education Coalition today called on the Governor to uphold his campaign promise

CTA Statement on the Legislative Passage of a State Budget

David A. Sanchez, president of the 325,000-member California Teachers Association, released this statement about the 2011-12 budget passed by the legislature this afternoon:

CTA Announces 19 Winners of its John Swett Awards

Media stories ranging from a look at one man’s crusade to donate free school supplies to 150,000 needy Bay Area students to reports last year

Governor Brown’s May Budget Revision Commits More Funding to Public Schools and Students, No Additional Cuts to Colleges

David A. Sanchez released this statement about Gov. Jerry Brown’s revised budget proposal.

CTA Members Refuse to Leave Capitol and Demand Passage of Tax Extensions to Keep Deeper Cuts Away from Schools, Colleges and Essential Public Services

CTA President David A. Sanchez and 25 other educators took a stand for students this evening by refusing to leave the offices of Senate Republican Leader Bob Dutton and Assembly Republican Leader Connie Conway. The educators were peacefully arrested by the California Highway Patrol following a fourth day of actions in the State Capitol.

State of Emergency Campaign

Scores of protests, rallies, teacher sit-ins and grade-ins, and town halls are part of a statewide “State of Emergency”

State of Emergency Campaign Turns Up Heat As New CTA TV Ad Pressures Lawmakers to Solve Budget Crisis Now – ‘Our Kids and Economy Can’t Afford to Wait’

Reminding the public that “the state budget crisis threatens our economy and our schools

CTA State Council elects new Vice President and Secretary-Treasurer to leadership team

Eric Heins and Mikki Cichocki were voted vice president-elect and secretary-treasurer-elect, respectively, on Saturday.

Statement by Californians for Health Care and Retirement Security on News Reports about the State of CalSTRS Funds

CTA Launches TV Ads as Part of State Budget Crisis Campaign Warning:School Cuts ‘Not a Threat – They’re a Reality’

New television and Web ads launched today by the California Teachers Association show the real damage being done to schools and students

CTA Radio Ads Remind Californians that Cuts to Schools, Colleges and Students are Deep, Painful: Lawmakers Must Resolve Budget Now

As the state’s budget problems mount and the prospects of greater cuts facing public education grow worse,

Governor’s Budget, Revenue Extensions Needed to Protect Schools as Nearly 19,000 Educator Pink Slips Issued

The governor’s proposed budget and his plan to prevent deeper school cuts by extending some temporary taxes with a public vote are what California

Educators, Parents, School Leaders to Protest Teacher Pink Slips, Back Governor’s Budget

Facing unprecedented cuts to public education, California educators, parents, school administrators and other stakeholders will be wearing red

Bay Area Teachers, Parents, School Leaders to Protest Educator Pink Slips Tuesday, Back Governor’s Budget

CTA Stands in Support of Educators and Public Workers in Wisconsin Fighting to Retain Right to Bargain

David A. Sanchez, president of the 325,000-member California Teachers Association, released this statement today regarding the vote

Annual ‘Read Across America’ Wednesday Highlights Literacy, State Cuts Concerns

California’s public school teachers will join a nationwide celebration of reading on Wednesday, March 2, as they meet up with celebrities,

Educators to Join Sacramento Candlelight Vigil Tuesday for Wisconsin workers

CTA President David A. Sanchez and California educators from around the state will join public sector union employees

CTA Stands in Support of Teachers and Public Workers in Wisconsin Fighting to Retain Collective Bargaining

We appeal to the Wisconsin state Legislature to vote down this negative and unwarranted proposal.

UTLA condemns LAUSD plans for teacher layoffs

District plans record number of layoffs (over 5,000), though budget picture is still unclear.

CTA Comments on New Study Condemning LA Times Teacher Ratings

David A. Sanchez, president of the 325,000 member California Teachers Association released the following statement today regarding the findings of a major study by the

CTA Backs Budget Plan as Balanced Way to Resolve Crisis

The governor’s state budget plan to extend temporary taxes with a June ballot measure was endorsed today by the State Council of Education.

Educators Name Dean E. Vogel President-Elect of 325,000-member CTA

Dean E. Vogel named President-Elect of 325,000-member California Teachers Association.

Governor’s State of the State Speech Is Honest Look at Difficult Budget Choices

David A. Sanchez, president of the 325,000-member California Teachers Association, released this statement about Gov. Jerry Brown’s State of the State speech:

NEA welcomes spotlight on education during president’s State of the Union

NEA President Dennis Van Roekel tonight thanked President Barack Obama for shining a spotlight on education during his second State of the Union.

Teachers and Firefighters Denounce LA Redevelopment Money Grab

Teachers & fire-fighters denounced efforts by the LA City Redevelopment Agency to ram through 100s of pet projects at the expense of schools, public safety & other core services.

Governor Brown’s Budget Plan is Tough, Balanced Approach to Solving Deficit

David A. Sanchez, president of the 325,000-member California Teachers Association, released this statement about Gov. Jerry Brown’s proposed budget:

CTA President Applauds Governor for Appointing Public School Educators to State Board of Education

Governor's appointment of public educators to state Board of Education generates praise from CTA president.

December 2010 Press Releases

2010 Press Releases

CTA salutes thousands of educators on ‘Day of the Special Educator’ Dec. 3

The state Legislature has proclaimed, today, Dec. 3, as Day of the Special Educator in appreciation of the contributions made by special educators, and has urged Californians to recognize the dedication and hard work of special educators.

November 2010 Press Releases

Lessons Learned -- QEIA Reforms Lift Up At-Risk Students

The largest public education reform program of its kind, California’s Quality Education Investment Act (QEIA) of 2006 is making sustained progress in helping at-risk students succeed in the classroom after

Election of Jerry Brown and Tom Torlakson Makes Schools and Colleges a Priority Again

Pulling together, California’s educators helped return some sanity to Sacramento by supporting candidates who see education reform as a collaboration and a conversation that includes educators.

Media Availability Election Night in Oakland With CTA President David Sanchez Is Set

David A. Sanchez, president of the 325,000-member California Teachers Association, will be available for election coverage interviews in Oakland Tuesday night.

October 2010 Press Releases

Teacher-led School Reforms Working

Early results show the teacher-led reforms implemented in the Quality Education Investment Act are making measurable improvements for California's most at-risk students.

CTA Condemns Cynical Attempt to Suppress Latino Voters in November General Election

Latinos for Reform is trying to suppress Latino voters in the November Election.

Parents’ Banner Praises ‘Super’ Teachers at Bay Area High School Slighted in ‘Waiting for Superman’ Film

In a public show of support for teachers at a San Mateo County school slighted in the flawed “Waiting for Superman”

Yes on Proposition 24, the Tax Fairness Act Coalition Holds “It’s Time to Give US a Break – Not Big Corporations!” 100 Grand Tax Break Giveaway

Campaign Releases Revealing Website on Corporate Excesses of Opponents:

California's Students Shortchanged in Final Budget Deal

On top of the $17 billion in cuts to schools over the past two years, under the new budget deal students will receive $4.3 billion less than they are owed under Prop. 98.

September 2010 Press Releases

CTA Urges Governor to Sign ‘California Dream Act’ Bill to Give All Students a Chance at a Better Future

David A. Sanchez, president of the 325,000-member California Teachers Association, released this statement today urging the governor

Guggenheim’s “Waiting for ‘Superman’” Documentary Is Not a Complete Picture of Public Education

A 90-minute documentary can’t sum up the full story of public education.

Teachers Give Meg Whitman a Math and Civics Lesson – CTA TV Ad Exposing Her Plan’s Cuts to Schools

Giving billionaire Meg Whitman a civics lesson about censorship, the TV ad she did not want anyone to see because it exposes Whitman’s plan that could cut another $7 billion from public schools and colleges is back on the air across the state.

CTA Television Ad Exposes How Meg Whitman’s Plan Further Cripples Public Education

CTA today launched a statewide television ad targeting Meg Whitman’s state budget plan.

August 2010 Press Releases

CTA Launches 10th Annual Back-to-School Ad Campaign

CTA Launches Back-to-School Campaign with Radio, TV, Print and Web Ads about Importance of Teachers Partnering With Parents to Help Improve Student Learning

Federal Funds Must be Used for Intended Purpose: Helping our Public Schools

Schools and students need Federal Education Jobs Funding immediately; school year has already started for many students

CTA President Applauds U.S. House for Passing Critical Education Jobs Bill

CTA President David A. Sanchez issued the following statement about the U.S. House of Representatives’ passage of the Education Jobs Bill today:

CTA Supports Adoption of Core Standards; Remains Concerned about 8th Grade Algebra Requirement and Successful Implementation

CTA President releases statement on adoption of Common Core State Standards.

CTA Training Teachers and School Administrators at UCLA Seminar on Quality Education Investment Act

Starting today, several top education experts will join CTA for its annual week of dynamic training at UCLA for

July 2010 Press Releases

Group rejects Governor’s proposal to cut billions more from schools

Bay Area Education Coalition details recent impact of local cuts to schools; supports Assembly 'Jobs Budget Plan' to restore billions to California education.

June 2010 Press Releases

Laid-off California educators lobby members of Congress for jobs bill

NEA members nationwide seek urgent funding to prevent up to 300,000 U.S. educator layoffs

Unity, Proven Education Reforms Will Move State Forward, Jerry Brown Tells 800 Educators

Gubernatorial candidate Jerry Brown told 800 educators he would “mobilize the people of this state” behind public education.

Election Shows Voters Back Candidates, Measures That Support Students and Public Schools

Results of the primary election show that California's voters support candidates with proven records of backing public education.

U.S. Rep. Barbara Lee Visits Oakland School for Listening Tour to Observe Benefits of State’s QEIA Law

Seeing firsthand how reforms like smaller class sizes and better training for educators

Education Coalition Supports Assembly Budget Proposal, Rejects May Revision

Education Coalition policy experts announced support of the Assembly budget proposal and opposed the Governor’s May Budget Revision.

CTA to Do Training at School in Cotati-Rohnert Park Unified After Teacher Alleges Racial Incidents

CTA’s Human Rights and Community Outreach Department will be doing “unconscious bias” training

May 2010 Press Releases

CTA President Commends Assembly Speaker Pérez for Budget Plan That Seeks to Protect Children and Students

David A. Sanchez, president of the 325,000-member California Teachers Association, made the following

Teachers Converge on State Capitol on May 25 to Urge Lawmakers to Stop Cutting Education

Commitment Card Supporters – Assembly Members Tom Torlakson and Tony Mendoza and Senator Leland Yee – to Join Educators at Noon News Conference

Teachers Take to the Halls of Capitol to Convince Legislators To Commit Against Further Public School Cuts

Bringing grim stories from their decimated schools, more than 200 local chapter leaders representing

CTA Applauds Lawsuit Calling on the State to Adequately Fund California Public Schools

CTA is proud to support the goals of the lawsuit filed by CSBA, ACSA and the California State PTA.

Sanchez to address Education Support Professionals

On the eve of Education Support Professionals Week, CTA President David A. Sanchez will salute the valuable work done by those on the front lines

Governor’s Revised Budget Proposing Billions More In School Cuts Makes Jobs Promise Empty

The governor’s revised budget cuts billions more from our public schools.

CTA’s Corporate Tax Loophole Initiative Will Qualify

Enough signatures have been turned in to qualify for the November ballot CTA's initiative to repeal nearly $2 billion in corporate tax breaks.

CTA Kicks Off TV Ad Campaign to Honor Educators

On the eve of California Day of the Teacher, the California Teachers Association is launching a statewide television ad to honor educators

CTA to Celebrate ‘Day of Teacher’ Wednesday With Major Announcement on Tax Loophole Initiative, New TV Ads

Burlingame News Conference With CTA Leaders, Local Pink-Slipped Educators Who Are Among 26,000 Facing Layoff Fate

Radio Ads Supporting Tom Torlakson for Superintendent of Public Instruction to Begin Airing

Educators want Californians to know that Tom Torlakson is by far the best choice.

Education Leaders Launch “Commitment Card” Campaign to Ensure Lawmakers Keep their Promise to Students

Education groups launched a “Commitment Card” campaign today to hold legislators accountable.

April 2010 Press Releases

Stop Bill that Attacks Teachers, Deflects Attention from Real Problems Facing Schools

This bill is intended as a diversion to deflect attention from the real problems facing our schools.

CTA Denounces Bill Backed By Governor to Attack Teachers and Ignore Real Challenges Facing Public Schools

CTA denounces Senate Bill 955 by Republican state Senator Bob Huff to destroy teachers' rights.

Capistrano School Board Rejects Teachers’ Proposal

“The board’s rejection of our clear proposal and their continued ambiguity has put us where we never wanted to be."

Education Coalition Opposes Huff Legislation to Hold Education Budget Hostage on Unrelated Policy Issues

Today the Education Coalition sent a letter to Senator Huff opposing SB 955 and the policy changes

Teachers in New CTA Radio Ads Call for Real Reforms That Help Students, Not More No Child Left Behind Type of One Size-Fits-All Edicts

Effective public school reforms should focus on proven ideas like providing smaller

Capistrano teachers vote resounding “Yes” to strike authorization

“Capistrano teachers have drawn a line to protect our schools and our profession, and sometimes that line is a picket line.”

CTA’s Initiative to Repeal Corporate Tax Loopholes Will Make Tax Day Fair for All and Help Schools

Today, as public schools face devastating cuts and parents scramble to pay income taxes

March 2010 Press Releases

CTA Supports Jerry Brown, Tom Torlakson and other Candidates for Statewide Office

CTA State Council has voted to support State Attorney General Jerry Brown for Governor and State Assemblymember Tom Torlakson for Superintendent of Public Instruction.

New Field Poll Results Show 8 in 10 Voters Oppose Cuts to Public Schools to Help Reduce the State Budget Deficit

California’s Field Poll released results showing that state lawmakers are out of sync.

California’s Educators Praise House of Representatives for Historic Vote

California’s educators sincerely thank members of the House who sided with the millions of Americans who suffer from lack of insurance.

CTA Concerned and Disappointed With President Obama's Plans to Revise Flawed No Child Left Behind Law

CTA has serious concerns about the new "blueprint" for the reauthorization of ESEA.

Budget Hearing Held as 21,000 Teachers Receive “Pink Slips”

Ed Coalition reminds legislators of promise to CA students to restore $11.2 billion in cuts, as required by law, under the minimum school funding guarantee, Prop 98.

Struggling Schools on New State List Need Assistance And Resources, Not More Sanctions

State releases new list of 188 of the most struggling public schools that face punishment due to federal or state laws.

Meet Generation Z –Young, Tech-Savvy Students Offer Challenges, Rewards for California’s Teachers

They would rather text someone than call or meet up.

Educators Mobilize for March 4 ‘Start the Day for Students’ Day of Action

In a groundswell of protests against devastating budget cuts to neighborhood schools

February 2010 Press Releases

CTA and Education Coalition Call on Lawmakers to Stop Breaking Promises to Students

Today, the California Teachers Association and its partners in the Education Coalition

CTA Radio Ads Call on Public to Join March 4 Day of Action

Taking to the airwaves to sound the alarm about stopping cuts to public education, CTA has launched radio ads statewide underscoring the toll on students from cuts.

CTA Endorses Initiatives

By unanimous vote, the top governing body of the 325,000-member California Teachers Association has decided to support two

January 2010 Press Releases

CTA joins national call-in on health care

Thousands of California teachers joined a nationwide call-in blitz to Congress today...

2009 Press Releases

December 2009 Press Release

CTA Urges Passage of Assembly "Race to the Top" Bill

CTA supports ABx5 8, an Assembly bill that is the state's best opportunity to qualify for up to $700 million in federal "Race to the Top" grant funding.

November 2009 Press Releases

Report Released on Impact of $17 Billion in Cuts to Schools

As students and educators across the state make their voices heard during...

American Education Week Events Warn of School Cuts Hurting Students

Starting with a town hall on Bay Area education cuts in San Francisco tonight...

Bill Signed to Secure Funding for State's QEIA Schools

The governor has signed a bill securing funding for this fiscal year for...

Coalition Warns Against Premature ‘Race to the Top’ State Policy Changes

The state Education Coalition today urged lawmakers to involve all stakeholders and wait for...

October 2009 Press Releases

CTA Members Testify in Assembly ‘Race to the Top’ Hearing

California Teachers Association members and staff provided important testimony...

New Data Show Early Success for CTA-Backed QEIA Law -- Lower-Performing Schools Make Significant Gains

Lower-performing public schools targeted with extra resources across the state because...

September 2009 Press Releases

CTA President David A. Sanchez Issues Statement Of Solidarity With UC Faculty and Students Protesting Devastating Cuts, Fee Hikes

David A. Sanchez, president of the 325,000-member California Teachers Association, issued this statement...

Largest Study of Teachers in the U.S. Yields Valuable Information about Cancers and Health in Women

An ongoing health study of over 133,000 California teachers is leading cancer researchers...

California’s Voters Strongly Oppose More Borrowing Schemes to Resolve State Budget Crisis

A majority of Californians opposes more borrowing schemes to end the state’s $15.2 billion...

Student Progress Shown by New High School Exit Exam Results Makes It Clear That Now Is the Time to Stand Up for Public Schools

David A. Sanchez, president of the 340,000-member California Teachers Association, issued this statement about...

August 2009 Press Releases

CTA Kicks Off New Ad Campaign Reminding Californians that Quality Public Schools Are an Investment in Everyone’s Future

As the state’s schools prepare for the beginning of a new school year, the California Teachers Association today...

Don’t Make ‘Race to the Top’ Funding Quest a Race to Reckless Reforms That Hurt Students and Teachers

A San Jose teacher and a California Teachers Association legislative expert testified at a Capitol hearing...

Teachers Say Governor’s Rush to Change Laws So California Can Apply for Race to the Top Funding Could Undermine Student Progress and Hurt Schools

The governor’s call today to rush the Legislature to change state laws in order to meet federal funding mandates...

July 2009 Press Releases

CTA President Calls on All Legislators to Approve New State Budget Agreement that Protects Minimum Funding Law and Repays Funds Owed to Schools

David A. Sanchez, president of the 340,000-member California Teachers Association, issued this statement...

CTA Launches Statewide TV Ad Campaign Denouncing Governor’s Proposal to Suspend Prop. 98

The California Teachers Association is launching a statewide TV ad campaign denouncing...

California Teachers March from San Diego Convention Center to Governor’s Office With 10,000 Postcards

One hundred of the 1,100 California educators attending the National Education Association’s Representative Assembly meeting...

10,000 Teachers From Across the Country Tell Governor "Don’t Suspend Prop. 98 and Pass a Fair Budget Now!"

Over 1,100 California teachers and 10,000 educators, school nurses, counselors, librarians, bus drivers, cafeteria workers and other school employees...

CTA President David A. Sanchez Issues Statement Regarding the Governor’s Call to Suspend Proposition 98 and His Refusal to Sign a Fair Budget on Time

“The governor’s call to suspend Proposition 98, the state’s minimum school funding law, because he and a few Republican senators failed...

Education Coalition Opposes Governor's Proposal to Suspend Prop. 98 and Make Deeper Cuts to Public Schools

The Education Coalition strongly opposes Governor Schwarzenegger’s proposal announced yesterday to suspend Prop. 98...

June 2009 Press Releases

Education Coalition Calls for Repayment of Funds Borrowed From Schools

As billions more to cuts in public education are proposed...

Cuts to School Bus Service Risks Students' Lives

As the Legislature’s budget conference committee considers cutting schools...

CTA President Responds to Governor’s Budget Crisis Speech

David A. Sanchez, president of the 340,000-member California Teachers Association, issued this response...

Parents, Teachers, and Staff Turn Out at State Budget Hearing

Governor Schwarzenegger addressed the California State Legislature today...

May 2009 Press Releases

Revised Budget Plan Will Bankrupt Future Students

The billions of dollars of new cuts to public education...

California's Students Suffer Death By A Billion Cuts

As cuts to California’s students continue to be rolled out a dizzying pace...

Educators Speak Out to Protect Adult Ed, ROP from Cuts

Teachers and administrators lobbied lawmakers in Sacramento this week to protect...

Journalists Honored in CTA's John Swett Awards Ceremony

Media stories ranging from a look at homeless students...

California Voters Still Want to Invest in Students and Schools, Despite Ballot Package Defeat in Low-Turnout Election

Though Prop 1B, which would have restored $9 billion...

Students and Schools will Suffer as Result of Defeat of Special Election Ballot Measures

CTA President David A. Sanchez released the following statement about the defeat...

Governor's May Revise Proposal to Cut an Additional $5.4 Billion Would Cause Irreparable Harm to California's Schools and Students

As more details emerge about cuts proposed in Governor Schwarzenegger’s...

Governor’s May Revision and Looming Budget Deficit Further Demonstrates Importance of Passing May 19 Ballot Measures

CTA President David A. Sanchez released the following statement: “The governor’s...

CTA President David A. Sanchez Hails the Release of $2.56 Billion in Federal Funds for California

“We are pleased that $2.56 billion in preliminary entitlements...

Teachers, Parents and Public School Supporters to Celebrate ‘Day of the Teacher’ and Rally Voters to Support May 19 Special Election Props. 1A-1F

Educators across the state will spend today’s 27th annual California...

Education Coalition Continues to Push for Passage of Prop. 1B as More Layoffs Loom in California's Public Schools

As school districts across the state consider budgets for the coming...

CTA Educator Magazine Reveals how Students feel about Devastating School Cuts in May Issue

California’s students – the real victims of state budget cuts...

April 2009 Press Releases

Education Coalition Backs Prop. 1B to Help Alleviate Devastating Cuts to Schools

As California’s public schools continue to grapple with the fallout...

Education Coalition Applauds California Being First State in the Nation to Receive Federal Stimulus Funds

In the midst of the biggest education funding crisis...

CTA Honors Memory of President Mary ‘Lois’ Tinson

The California Teachers Association today honored the memory of Dr. Mary “Lois” Tinson...

March 2009 Press Releases

CTA Votes to Support Propositions 1A-1F -- Initiatives Help Restore Critical Funding to Students, Schools and Colleges

Recognizing that all the ballot propositions are inextricably tied together...

Pink Friday Takes on a Life of Its Own as Throngs Engage in Pink Slip Protests Statewide

In rallies from Sacramento to San Jose, Santa Maria to Simi Valley, thousands of teachers...

CTA to Kick Off ‘Pink Friday’ Events Wednesday As Teacher Pink Slips Soar to More Than 20,000

As teacher pink slips statewide soar to more than 20,000...

November 2008 Press Releases

October 2008 Press Releases

CTA Responds to 17,800 Teacher Pink Slips With Strong Push of Radio Ads, Billboards About March 13 Action

California’s teachers are pushing back against nearly 18,000 pink slips...

February 2009 Press Releases

California’s Teachers to Celebrate Reading Monday

California’s public school teachers will join a nationwide celebration of reading...

CTA and Senator Loni Hancock Introduce Legislation Today to Halt Needless, Costly Testing of Second Graders

Committed to protecting second grade students from the unnecessary...

More Than 14,000 California Teacher Pink Slips Issued – CTA Fights Back With Statewide Day of Action

Mobilizing against public school cuts and more than 14,000 educator pink slips ...

State Budget Hands Schools Single, Biggest Cut Ever

While we may be in the midst of uncertain economic times...

Budget Package no “Deal” for California’s Students; Includes $11.6 Billion in Devastating Cuts to K-12 Schools

The budget deal passed today by state lawmakers includes deep cuts...

CTA Calls on Congress to Pass Economic Recovery Package

Inspired by the news that House and Senate Conference Committee members...

January 2009 Press Releases

CTA, PTA Blast Budget Proposal to Eliminate Class Size Reduction

Representatives of the California State PTA, California Teachers Association, civic...

PPIC Poll Shows that Californians Want to Protect Education

According to results released today from the PPIC Statewide Survey...

Education Coalition Calls on Governor to Stop Attacks on Prop. 98

The Education Coalition is calling on the Governor and lawmakers...

2008 Press Releases

December 2008 Press Releases

CTA to Move Forward with School Funding Initiative

Teacher delegates representing the top governing body of the 340,000-member ...

CTA Radio Ads Oppose Governor’s Attack on School Funding

The California Teachers Association launches a statewide radio campaign today ...

CTA President Sanchez Criticizes Governor’s Budget Plan

David A. Sanchez, president of the 340,000-member California Teachers Association, issued this statement...

Governor’s Proposal Attacks Minimum School Funding Guarantee

Just as California’s schools are bracing for another devastating $10.8 billion ...

Teachers Give Governor's State of the State Speech "F" Grade

David A. Sanchez, president of the 340,000-member California Teachers Association, issued this statement today...

Education Coalition Responds to Governor's State of the State

California’s schools are in crisis.

CTA Urges Legislature to Reach a Budget

The news that California has slipped to 47th in per-pupil funding...

CTA Files School Funding Initiative to Protect Students

As the ongoing state budget crisis forces billions of dollars in cuts to public education....

Court Rules Against Testing All 8th-Graders in Algebra

We are pleased that the Sacramento Superior Court ruled in favor of students and public school...

GOP Budget Proposal Slashes $10 Billion More from Schools

David A. Sanchez, president of the 340,000-member California Teachers Association, issued this statement...

Bay Area Schools 'Holiday Wish List' Unveiled

As the state’s budget woes compound by the day, California’s schools face more devastating cuts...

CTA Magazine Reveals How Teachers Help ‘New Poor’ Students Cope

California’s teachers are coping with a little-reported blow from the mortgage crisis...

LAO Report Supports Call for New Revenues

The California Teachers Association launched a new radio ad today to remind the governor and the Legislature...

CTA Joins School Boards and Administrators in Algebra 1 Lawsuit

Troubled by the State Board of Education’s (SBE) action earlier this summer mandating...

New LAO Report Supports Education Coalition's Call for New Revenues and Warns of Dangers of Inaction as State Deficit Could Hit $27.8 Billion

In a dire threat to schools that solidifies the Education Coalition’s call for new sources...

Californians Cast Strong Vote for Public Education As School Bonds, Parcel Taxes, Candidates Win

In scores of California cities on Election Day, voters cast a strong vote for public schools and students...

Nation's Historic Election Brings Opportunity for Historic Change for Students and Public Schools

David A. Sanchez, president of the 340,000-member California Teachers Association, issued this statement...

Education Coalition Stands Firm against Further Cuts to Schools

September 2008 Press Releases

Props 6 & 9 Called "Budget Busters"

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CTA Urges Voters to Support Candidates Who Make Public Schools a Priority

Governor Urged to Sign Universal Healthcare Bill

David A. Sanchez, president of the 340,000-member California Teachers Association, issued this statement...

California’s Educators Say Lawmakers Passed a Reckless Budget that Hurts Public Schools

“This gimmick-filled budget, which is more than 81 days late...

State Budget Agreement Fails Students and Schools

“The state budget package approved by the Legislature is a disaster...

California Teachers Oppose Lawmakers’ New Budget Package Deal That Fails to Provide Revenues and Prevent Deeper Cuts to Public Schools

“Despite strong opposition from California voters, state lawmakers are expected to vote later today...

Republican Smoke and Mirrors Budget Proposal Disaster for Students, Public Schools and Colleges

Republican leaders took a step backwards with the state budget proposal they outlined today.

Teachers Oppose Locking Public Schools into Future Cuts

The Senate Budget Proposal would make it impossible for local schools to meet the needs of students.

CTA Kicks Off New Back-to-School Ad Campaign Today Reminding Parents Their Involvement is Beneficial to Student Learning

With California students heading back to school, the California Teachers Association is launching...

CTA Calls on Legislature to Approve Conference Committee Solution

To protect our students and public schools from even deeper cuts, California’s teachers are...

With Student Gains, It's No Time to Make Further Cuts

David A. Sanchez, president of the 340,000-member California Teachers Association, issued this statement...

LA Teachers to Lobby in Sacramento for School Reform Bill

Teachers, Parents, Administrators Receive Training on Quality Education Investment Act

Starting today, several top education experts will join the California Teachers Association staff...

Teachers, Parents, School Board Members Kick Off Statewide Push to Gain Support for Responsible State Budget Solution

With the new school year approaching and no state budget passed by the Legislature yet...

State of Board of Education Action Punishes California’s Students

The State Board of Education’s action to force all eighth-grade students to take a standardized Algebra test...

Conference Committee Budget Proposal Makes Schools a Priority

The California Teachers Association applauds Democratic leaders of the Assembly and Senate...

CTA Ad Calls on Lawmakers to Put Partisan Politics Aside

With time running out and urgency increasing for lawmakers to pass a state budget...

Education Coalition Launches Statewide Radio Ad Campaign

Today the Education Coalition released a statewide radio ad campaign to urge the Governor and lawmakers...

CTA Supports San Francisco Rally on Health Care Reform

California’s teachers are joining a major protest rally for health care reform...

Education Coalition Experts Details Impact of May 's Revised Budget

Today experts representing the Education Coalition provided a detailed analysis...

CTA Supports Obama for President

Teacher delegates meeting here over the weekend as the top governing body...

CTA Announces Swett Awards Winners for Media Coverage of Education

Media stories ranging from how Los Angeles Unified payroll system woes bedeviled teachers...

CTA Wraps Up “Cuts Hurt” Bus Tour

At the final stop of the California Teachers Association’s six-week “Cuts Hurt” bus tour...

CTA President Releases Statement About May Revise for the 2008-09 Budget

The governor’s decision to avoid the suspension of Proposition 98 is a step in the right direction.

CTA Airs Radio Ad to Urge Governor to Protect Education

With California’s budget crisis worsening, and the governor’s state budget...

CTA ‘Cuts Hurt’ Bus Tour Details Higher Ed Cuts at Butte College

With proposed state budget cuts meaning a devastating $1.3 billion hit...

Sanchez Says Assembly Republican Bill Would Harm Schools

CTA President David A. Sanchez released the following statement: “At a time...

CTA ‘Cuts Hurt’ Bus Tour Hits Central Valley

Making two stops in the Central Valley today, the statewide...

CTA ‘Cuts Hurt’ Bus Tour Rolls On

The California Teachers Association’s “Cuts Hurt” bus tour stopped...

Teen Driving Safety Week

Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for teenagers...

CTA ‘Cuts Hurt’ Bus Tour Stops in Inglewood, Rialto

The California Teachers Association’s launch of a statewide “Cuts Hurt”...

Pink Slips Hit Mailboxes for Teachers and Other Educators

One day before the March 15th deadline, layoff notices to teachers...

Cutting $4.8 Billion from Public Education will Hurt Students

California Teachers Association President David A. Sanchez released the following statement today...

AFL-CIO and National Education Association Announce Milestone Affiliations in California

The AFL-CIO and the National Education Association (NEA) announced affiliations...

California Celebrates ‘Read Across America’ Day

Teachers, celebrities and lawmakers like Lt. Gov. John Garamendi...

November 2007 Press Releases

California Voters Reject Proposition 92

Today California voters joined teachers, business, firefighters, taxpayers, labor, seniors...

January 2008 Press Releases

Assemblyman Gene Mullin Honored With ‘Friend of Education’ Award

In honor of his long and outstanding career devoted to public education...

Radio Ad Calls on Governor to Stop Cuts to Schools

Today the Education Coalition launched a 60-second statewide radio ad...

Governor's Proposed $4.8 Billion in Education Cuts Condemned

The governor’s budget proposal to slash $4.8 billion from education...

Coalition Comes Together to Urge “No on Proposition 92"

Today a broad and diverse coalition of business, teachers, firefighters...

Coalition Urges Governor To Halt Devastating Proposed Cuts To Schools

Today members of the Education Coalition detailed the devastating impact...

CTA Launches Radio Ads Today Urging Voters to Make California Public Schools a Priority

With three elections in California this year, the California Teachers Association begins...

Education Coalition Statement on Governor’s 2008-09 Budget Proposal

The Education Coalition, representing more than 1.7 million parents, teachers...

Governor’s Proposed Budget Cuts Billions from Public Schools

David A. Sanchez, president of the 340,000-member California Teachers Association, issued this statement on the governor’s proposed state budget...

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CTA President's Statement on Governor’s 2008 State of the State

“It’s disappointing and certainly ironic that in the proclaimed ‘year of education...

2007 Press Releases

Congress Postpones Reauthorization of Flawed NCLB

California’s educators are applauding Congress for postponing until next year...

Campaign Launched to Oppose Proposition 92

A growing coalition of education, business, community and taxpayer groups today announced...

Teachers Reach Out to Help Fire Victims

The California Teachers Association is assisting educators and education support professionals...

CTA Radio Ad Spotlights Problems with NCLB

California educators join CTA President David A. Sanchez in a new statewide radio ad...

CTA Unveils Recommendations to Improve Public Schools at Forum

The California Teachers Association will present two policy briefs...

California and Nevada Teachers Rally To Oppose NCLB Reauthorization

Hundreds of California teachers attending a California Teachers Association conference...

Labor and CTA Oppose Miller-Pelosi NCLB Proposal

A growing number of major California labor groups have joined educators...

CTA Urges Governor to Pass Health Care Reform for Californians

There is still time this year for the governor and the Legislature to work together...

CTA's Message to Pelosi: Drop NCLB Proposal

Bay Area teachers, lawmakers and San Francisco labor leaders joined California Teachers Association...

CTA Urges Governor to Sign Health Care Reform Bill

With so many Californians, including many of our students, living without healthcare...

CTA Tells Congress to Vote No on Miller-Pelosi NCLB Proposal

Moving to stop more federal attacks on our students, educators and public schools...

Teachers Urge Miller to Rewrite and Reauthorize NCLB

Bay Area teachers, parents and community members today urged...

Listen Up. These Radio Ads Are Cool. Kids Speak Out About Family Involvement In School

Students speaking in catchy rhymes asking for family involvement to make learning...

Kids and Parents Offer Learning Tips in CTA's Ad Campaign

CTA President's Statement on Passage of State Budget

Teachers across California are pleased that the Senate finally reached agreement today...

Fresno Area Teachers and Trustees Call AB 1403 Assault on Local Control

Teachers and school board members from the Fresno area hit the halls...

Teachers, Principals, Superintendents Receive Training on Quality Education Investment Act

Taking professional development to a new level...

Teachers Oppose Middle of the Night Tax Break to Big Businesses

The California Teachers Association and its 340,000 members strongly oppose SB 98...

Teachers Urge Senators to Support State Budget that Protects Future Education Funding

David A. Sanchez, president of the 340,000 California Teachers Association released the following statement...

Education Coalition Urges Legislature to Protect School Funding

Representatives of the Education Coalition today urged the governor and lawmakers...

CTA President Urges Legislature to Protect Schools from Budget Cuts

California teachers are concerned that lawmakers have not approved a 2007-08 state budget...

Teachers Oppose AB 1403 as an Attack on Local Control

The California Teachers Association is part of a coalition of education groups fighting...

Redlands ESP Elected to NEA Executive Committee

For the first time in the history of the California Teachers Association, an education support professional...

Santa Maria Teacher Becomes First Latino President of CTA

Veteran educator David A. Sanchez has assumed the helm of the 340,000-member California Teachers Association...

CTA President Kerr Praises Legislature’s Progress on Health Care

Barbara E. Kerr, president of the 340,000-member California Teachers Association...

CTA In Launch Of Pro-Reform Ad Campaign

Together for Health Care – a diverse coalition consisting of health providers, consumer advocates...

Teachers Converge on Capitol to Demand Funding for Schools

More than 200 teachers from across the state are meeting with their local legislators...

CTA Announces 13 Swett Awards Winners for Media Coverage of Education

Media stories ranging from how school districts cope with high costs...

Hayward Educators Vote ‘No Confidence’ in Superintendent for Failed Leadership

Citing his “failed leadership” and a divisive labor record that includes last month’s 10-day strike...

State OKs List of Schools that Will Share $2.9 Billion

In a unanimous vote for helping California’s neediest public schools, the State Board of Education today approved...

Teachers Urge Congress to ‘Erase, Rewrite and Reauthorize’ No Child Left Behind Act

The 340,000 member California Teachers Association launched a major statewide effort...

Educators Launch Campaign to Rewrite NCLB on 'Day of the Teacher'

On May 9, the California Teachers Association along with educators throughout the state...

Coalition Calls on Governor and Lawmakers to Invest in Education

Representatives of the Education Coalition today urged the Governor and lawmakers to invest...

CTA and President Kerr Win Prestigious NEA Human Rights Awards

The National Education Association (NEA) is honoring the California Teachers Association (CTA) and its President Barbara E. Kerr...

CTA President Comments on Teacher Retention Study Released

California Teachers Association President Barbara E. Kerr issued the following statement today...

Hayward Strike Made Gains

Teachers here made significant salary gains over what the school district was offering before their 10-day strike...

Hayward Agreement Reached

The Hayward teacher strike ended tonight after 10 days of soaring solidarity by educators...

CTA President Urges Lawmakers to Make Kindergarten Mandatory

President of the California Teachers Association, Barbara E. Kerr, urged a legislative committee...

CTA Urges Passage of Universal Healthcare Measure

The California Teachers Association is calling on the Senate Health Committee to support...

Talks Break Off Between Striking Hayward Teachers and District

Several hours of talks today, initiated by the Hayward Education Association...

Coalition Launches Ad Calling On State Leaders To Support Education

The Education Coalition today launched a statewide television and radio advertising campaign...

New Strike Talks Set

After no formal negotiations for two weeks, the bargaining teams for striking...

School Strike Is On

Teachers in Hayward Unified School District went on strike this morning...

October 2006 Press Releases

School Strike Deadline Set

Teachers in the 20,000-student Hayward Unified School District will be on strike Thursday...

Downey School Teacher Elected Secretary-Treasurer of the California Teachers Association

Daniel “Dan” Vaughn, an English/language arts teacher at West Middle School...

CTA President Releases Statement On Appointment of Secretary of Education

Barbara E. Kerr, president of the 340,000-member California Teachers Association, issued this statement today...

Coalition: Change Must be Accompanied by Investment in Schools

Parents, teachers, administrators, school board members and other public school employees...

CTA President's Statement on New Public Education Studies

Barbara E. Kerr, president of the 340,000-member California Teachers Association, issued this statement today...

CTA Human Rights Awards Go to Six Teachers

Six teachers from across the state are this year’s winners of the annual California Teachers Association’s Human Rights Awards...

CTA President Kerr Releases Statement Supporting CSU Faculty

The 340,000 members of the California Teachers Association fully support the members...

Kids Get Jazzed About Books at CTA's Read Across America

Across the state today, in classrooms, community centers and campus libraries...

Teachers Celebrate 10th Annual Read Across America Day

Joining a nationwide celebration of literacy Friday, public school teachers, parents, community and elected leaders, and many others...

CTA Urges Needy Schools to Apply for $2.9 Billion

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O’Connell and Barbara E. Kerr, president of the 340,000-member California Teachers Association, today strongly urged...

September 2006 Press Releases

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Santa Barbara County Teacher David A. Sanchez Voted President-Elect of 340,000-Member CTA

David A. Sanchez, a Santa Maria elementary school teacher in Santa Barbara County and current vice president...

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Statement from CTA on Governor’s Proposed 2007-08 Budget

The Governor’s proposed budget fully funds a cost-of-living increase for public education programs...

California Teachers Call for Major Changes to No Child Left Behind Act on Law’s 5th Anniversary

As today marks the 5th anniversary of the signing of the most recent reauthorization...

Radio Advertising Campaign Draws Attention to CTA's Quality Education Investment Act and the Need to Help California's Schools of Greatest Need

The new year brings a good first step in helping the state’s public schools of greatest need.

Statement from CTA President Barbara E. Kerr on Nancy Pelosi Becoming Speaker of the House

Barbara E. Kerr, president of the 340,000-member California Teachers Association, issued this statement on Rep. Nancy Pelosi...

2006 Press Releases

2006 Press Releases

CTA and Health Plans Call on Governor to Make Insuring All California Children a Reality in 2007

CTA Awarded Grant to Increase Classroom Air Quality Awareness

Schools Chief Names California Teachers of the Year for 2007

NEA Salutes Education Support Professionals

CTA President Hails Passage of Prop. 1D

Salinas Strike Continues

California Teachers Get Out the Vote For Angelides

Coalition Announces Outrage at Schwarzenegger's Debate Remarks

Proponents Kick Off Yes on 1D for School Construction Needs

Schwarzenegger Can't Escape Legacy Of Distrust And Broken Promises

Award-Winning Educators Tell Governor to Call off Teacher "Witch Hunt"

UTLA and CTA Presidents Applaud Signing of LAUSD Reform Bill

Sanchez Named Among Top 80 Latinos by La Opinion

Kerr's Statement on Governor’s Veto Universal Healthcare Legislation

2005 Press Releases

Kerr's Statement on Passage of Quality Education Investment Act

CTA Legislation Invests $3 Billion in California’s Schools of Greatest Need

Teachers Praise Assembly OK of Universal Health Care Bill

New National Poll

CTA President Kerr Named Among Southern California's Most Powerful People

Diverse Coalition Organizing To Stop Prop. 89

CTA President Kerr Releases Statement on Signing of New State Budget

Election of Phil Angelides Good for Students and Schools

Villaraigosa, Legislators Reach Historic Agreement on LA School Reform

CTA Votes to Extend Membership to Education Support Professionals

Teachers Ask Lawmakers to Back Budget Repayment Plan to Schools

Students Win as Governor’s Budget Revision Repays Schools

Educators Honored on California’s ‘Day of the Teacher’

CTA Announces Swett Awards Winners for Media Coverage of Education

CTA Radio Ad Campaign Stresses Consequences of Governor's Broken Promise

CTA President Releases Statement on the Governor’s Opposition to Proposition 82

Hundreds of Educators Protest More Than 18,000 Pink Slips

Declaring that no more cuts should be made to our public schools...

California Teachers Association Supports Bruce McPherson for Secretary of State

California Teachers Association Supports Bruce McPherson for Secretary of State

Oakland Teachers Set Strike

Federal Government Rules for Local Teachers Union Against Los Angeles Charter School

‘Got Books?’ California’s Educators to Celebrate 9th Annual ‘Read Across America’

Oakland School District Refuses to Accept Neutral Fact-Finder’s Report

Education Coalition Urges Governor to Repay Schools

Oakland School District Refuses to Accept Neutral Fact-Finder’s Report as Solution to Bargaining Crisis

CTA Supports Universal Preschool Measure

CTA Supports Universal Preschool Measure

Today the California Teachers Association voted to support actor/director...

CTA Supports Angelides for Governor and other Candidates for Statewide Office

CTA Supports Angelides for Governor and other Candidates for Statewide Office

The top governing body of the 335,000 member California Teachers Association...

CTA Supports Angelides for Governor

The top governing body of the 335,000 member California Teachers Association...

Fact-finder Urges Oakland Management to Pay Teachers' Salary Demands to Stop 30% Loss of High Quality Instructors

The Oakland Education Association is hailing "as the foundation...

Fact-finder Urges Oakland Schools to Pay Teachers' Salary Demands

The Oakland Education Association is hailing "as the foundation for a fair...

Statement from CTA President Barbara E. Kerr on Governor’s Proposed 2006-07 Budget

The Governor’s 2006-07 budget proposal is a start, but...

Statement from CTA President Kerr on Governor’s Proposed 2006-07 Budget

The Governor’s 2006-07 budget proposal is a start, but it falls...

National Right to Work Drops Frivolous Lawsuit Against CTA

Alliance for a Better California Defeats Governor's Initiatives

Students, Teachers and Public Schools Winners as Voters Reject Governor's Agenda and 'Special Interest' Initiatives

Teachers Make Unprecedented One Million Calls to Voters in Massive Get-Out-The-Vote Effort

Rob Reiner Joins Teachers, Nurses, Firefighters in Condemning Governor's Initiatives and Leading the Charge to Get Out The Vote

State Schools Superintendents O'Connell, Eastin Join Education Experts in Criticizing Governor's Flawed Proposition 74

Teachers Join Statewide Neighborhood Blitz as Final Push Against Governor's Props. 74, 75, 76 Begins

Yes on Prop. 75 Campaign Violated Education Code in Sending Political Email to Teachers in their Classrooms

Judge Rejects Temporary Restraining Order in National Right to Work’s Politically Motivated Suit Against CTA

Republican Teachers Speak Out Against Governor's Election Agenda

Award-Winning Educators Tell Governor to Call off Teacher "Witch Hunt"

CTA President Calls National Right to Work Lawsuit Politically Motivated

Educators, Superintendents, Experts Debunk Myths Of Teacher "Tenure"

CTA Ad: We're Still Waiting for Governor to Keep Promises

Teachers, Nurses, Firefighters, Kick-Off 'No on 75' Television Ad

Alliance For A Better California Launches Online Community

CTA Ad Says Teachers and Parents Together Means Student Success

Livermore Education Association protests the involuntary transfer of three teachers

Teachers, Parents, Superintendent Sue Governor to Restore Funding

New CTA TV Ad Tells Governor We're Still Waiting for Him to Keep Promises to Schools, Students

Poll Shows Prop 76 Even Worse With New Ballot Language

Educators, Businesses Form Joint Effort to Improve Public Education

Coalition Demands FPPC Act Now to Unmask Prop. 75 Donors

CTA and Education Coalition Disappointed with State Budget

NEA Members Stand with California Teachers to Protest Schwarzenegger

NEA, 10,000 Teachers to Protest Schwarzenegger Cuts, Special Election

NEA Members Volunteer to Revitalize Compton Middle School

Ed. Coalition Launches Ad Highlighting Governor's Broken Promise to Schools

Educators Condemn Governor's Wasteful $80 Million Special Election

Teachers Approve Temporary Dues Increase to Protect School Funding Law

Ad Asks How Governor Can Be Trusted With More Power

30,000 Protest in Sacramento, LA Against Governor's Special Election

Northern California Teachers to Rally Against Governor's Special Election

Central Valley Teachers to Rally Wednesday Against Governor's Special Election

Southland Teachers to Rally Against Governor's Special Election

CTA President Outraged by Governor's Name-Calling

Education Coalition Statement on Governor's Revised Budget 2005-06

The governor's May Revision appears to acknowledge some of the funding problems facing our most challenged schools, but the Education Coalition is deeply disappointed that overall this budget revision cements the governor's broken promises to California's students and public schools and fails to provide any long term solutions.

CTA Mourns the Loss of California Labor Leader Miguel Contreras

Educators Launch 'Day of Teacher' Protests Against Governor's Broken Promises

CTA Launches Ad Campaign to Support Villaraigosa for LA Mayor

As part of an independent expenditure effort, the California Teachers Association today launched a television advertising campaign in support of Antonio Villaraigosa for mayor of Los Angeles.

Governor's Flawed Tenure Initiative Doesn't Help Schools

CTA Announces 13 Winners of John Swett Awards for Media Coverage

CTA President Statement on Bersin Appointment for Secretary for Education

Education Coalition Launches Website – www.protectstudents.org

“Live Within Our Means Act” Undercuts Education in California

Governor Again Misses Mark With 'Combat Pay' Remark