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Programs & Services Guide

This content-rich resource guide explains all programs and services offered by CTA's Human Rights department. Up-to-date contact information and deadlines for applications and nominations are also included.

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Awards

Awards are given annually to CTA members, chapters and service center councils

The goal of the Awards Program is to promote programs that advance and protect human and civil rights.

Scholarships & Grants

CTA scholarships & grants dedicated to the promotion of human rights

The Martin Luther King, Jr scholarship and Guy DeRosa grant and scholarship program are awarded annually.

Issues & Action

Human Rights

The CTA Human Rights Department advocates equity in all aspects of CTA activities. The department engages staff, members and the public in Human Rights and social justice activities designed to empower all public school children and educate teachers and students to accept different cultures and sexual orientations, thus promoting understanding and tolerance of all differences. Therefore, the intent of the Human Rights Department is to promote positive human relations and improve the education of all students with a focus on equitable access to public education by focusing on the following concerns:
- A quality education for all students
- Respect and dignity for all students and teachers
- Recruitment and retention of a diverse teaching force
- Education on human/civil rights issues
- Empowerment of diverse communities to take part in educational decisions
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ICE raids harmful to students

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is a component of the Department of Homeland Security charged to enforce customs and immigration laws.

There is substantial evidence that the use of work-place raids as an immigration enforcement strategy is causing great harm to children, schools and child care centers. Attendance falls when there is fear in the community connected to a local ICE raid.

ICE raids on schools are damaging to children and families and counter to CTA and NEA's belief of a free, quality education for every child regardless of home of origin.

Learn more on ICE | Read ICE brochures in various languages

GLBT Issues

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender teachers, education support professionals and students face unique challenges in school and in society. Thanks to CTA and other education and human rights organizations, they are also making strides in the quest towards safer working and learning environments.

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Boys & Men of Color

The California Endowment has provided CTA with a small grant to execute positive strategies to help black and Latino males close the achievement gap. The project is designed to demonstrate positive possibilities that might not be apparent otherwise. Through the use of subject-specific presentations and interactive programs, the goal is to assist these male students with a successful school year experience.

Learn about the program