Issues & Action
Election 2010
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"Every single public school in California…we want to make sure they have what they need to create greatness. Every kid has so much potential and we have to make sure society keeps that at the forefront of whatever we do.” - Governor-elect Jerry Brown, election night address
This year’s election victories are cause for real hope and optimism for our decimated public schools. Pulling together, California’s educators helped return some sanity to Sacramento. Teachers supported those candidates who see education reform as a collaboration and a conversation that includes educators, not a confrontation. Across the state, voters have spoken, and what they said at the polls is that they support our public schools and want the best candidates who will advocate for our students, teachers and communities. Read more
CTA Recommended: Candidates and Initiatives - View complete results (incl. local races)
From CTA President David A. Sanchez
We did it!
I want to thank everyone who turned out at the polls, who made phone calls, who talked to their neighbors, who attended rallies, who displayed window signs — everyone who voted for education in Tuesday’s election. It’s been a long campaign season, but our schools, our colleges, and our students will come out ahead, thanks to your efforts.
We voted for education on Tuesday by electing Jerry Brown for governor and Tom Torlakson for superintendent of public instruction, and by re-electing Barbara Boxer to the U.S. Senate. These public servants have demonstrated their commitment to public education by what they’ve done in the past, and they will be advocates for our schools as we continue to face difficult challenges. Read more.
More Election Info
Jerry Brown elected Governor
Watch the election night speech
Voters embraced Jerry Brown’s message that we all must work on healing the state’s financial wounds and other problems, not as Republicans or Democrats, but as Californians with a vested interest in our common future.Tom Torlakson Elected Supt. of Public Instruction
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As a former teacher, Torlakson will continue to be a true champion of public education. He supports proven education reforms and will make sure educators are an integral part of the conversation
Berkeley prof's challenge to students: Take back your state
Professor of public policy Michael O'Hare from UC Berkeley challenges his students - and all readers of The Berkeley Blog - to have a tough talk with voters about combatting the "enormous cheat" that has flung California to near the bottom of U.S. states in school spending. Read more.
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