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May 9 was CTA's *150th* anniversary and we're celebrating all year long!

Educators meet with lawmakers, talk resources students’ need

Echoing Gov Brown's sentiments that we must make education more equitable: “Equal treatment for children in unequal situations is not justice.”

This is Education Support Professionals Week!

This is ESP Week, May 21 was ESP Day & above is our 2013 ESP of the Year. We owe a debt of gratitude to those who keep our schools running smoothly.

Research shows that it's time to think twice about suspension

Students can't learn if they're not in school. New ideas on how to deal with defiance & minor infractions is prompting us to rethink suspension.

State Budget Revision Keeps Education a Priority

We commend Governor Brown for keeping public education a priority in his May revision of the state budget.

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22-25
Presidents Conference
August 2013

04-08
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September 2013

10-11
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October 2013

08-09
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11-13
Region I Leadership Conference

18-20
Region II Leadership Conference

25-27
State Council
November 2013

15-17
GLBT Conference

17-23
American Education Week

19-20
CTA Board of Directors

20
NEA Education Support Professionals (ESP) Day
January 2014

10-12
Good Teaching Conference North

14-15
CTA Board of Directors

17-19
Issues Conference

24-26
State Council
February 2014

11-13
CTA Board of Directors

21-23
Region III Leadership Conference

27-28
CTA NEA Retired Issues Conference

28-02
Equity and Human Rights Conference
March 2014

01-02
Equity and Human Rights Conference

11-12
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14-16
Good Teaching Conference South

28-30
State Council
April 2014

08-09
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25-27
Region IV Leadership Conference
May 2014

01-31
Labor History Month

13-14
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14
California Day of the Teacher

18-24
Education Support Professionals Week

20
CTA ESP Day

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June 2014

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17-18
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30
NEA RA
July 2014

01-06
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14-15
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18-21
Presidents Conference
August 2014

03-08
Summer Institute
September 2014

09-10
CTA Board of Directors

12-14
Region I Leadership Conference
October 2014

07-08
CTA Board of Directors

17-19
Region II Leadership Conference

24-26
State Council
November 2014

16-22
American Education Week

18-19
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19
NEA Education Support Professionals (ESP) Day
January 2015

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24-25
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Relief fund set up to help victims of Oklahoma tornadoes

May 2013

After the recent tornadoes that wreaked havoc in Oklahoma, including flattening two schools, the Oklahoma Education Association has set up a relief fund. CTA has made a donation. Please help however you can.

OEA's Relief Fund: Please help More CTA's Disaster Relief Fund

May 22: Harvey Milk Day - a day to celebrate an ardent activist

May 2013

Harvey Milk (1930-78) was the first openly gay person to be elected to public office in a major city. He worked tirelessly for gay rights and civil rights until he was assassinated by fellow San Francisco supervisor Dan White.

Learn more about Harvey Milk See other Awareness Holidays

Defend Your Most Important Financial Asset: Your Income

May 2013

May is Disability Insurance Awareness Month, and CTA and Standard Insurance Company (The Standard) are committed to making sure you understand how you can protect yourself and your way of life.

Learn more

Ramona Teachers authorize strike if necessary

May 2013

Ramona Teachers Association, on May 8, overwhelming approved a vote authorizing its executive board to call for a strike action “when and if it becomes necessary” to the teachers’ efforts to achieve a fair contract settlement.

Read CTA's blog for more info See Ramona's Facebook page

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California Educators Meet With Lawmakers to Discuss School Funding, Class Size and Common Core
May 22, 2013
More than 200 educators and members of the California Teachers Association met with their local lawmakers at the State Capitol today to discuss many issues More

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Backpacks, Human Shields, Above and Beyond: The Oklahoma Teacher Heroes
May 21, 2013
Roughly 1,500 miles separate the elementary schools in Moore, Oklahoma, and Newtown, Connecticut. Six months separate their tragedies. And while there are More

In The News

Brown commits $1 billion for Common Core, sticks with funding formula
May 15, 2013
Gov. Jerry Brown proposed Tuesday to direct all of the extra $2.8 billion in revenue that the state expects to receive this year to K-12 schools and More

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CTA Commends Governor for Providing Funding For Common Core Implementation
May 15, 2013
The following statement was released by California Teachers Association President Dean E. Vogel today in reaction to Gov. Jerry’s Brown’s May Revision More
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California moves quickly to carry out national education standards
May 10, 2013
For generations, first-grade students learned how to add using math tables and flashcards. More

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Dean Vogel Column: 150 years of the California Teachers Association
May 09, 2013
Today, May 9, marks the 150th anniversary of the California Teachers Association. Between the time that President Abraham Lincoln signed the More

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Educators to Celebrate California Day of the Teacher Wednesday With Parents, Picnics, Contract Protests
May 07, 2013
The theme for the 2013 Day of the Teacher is "Honoring Our Past; Guiding the Future." More

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CTA Celebrates 150th Birthday – Launches Statewide Ad Campaign Honoring Educators, Students
May 06, 2013
In honor of CTA's 150th Anniversary of advocating for educators and students, CTA has launched an ad campaign ... More
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State Schools Chief Tom Torlakson Notes Contribution of Teachers
May 06, 2013
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson urged Californians to honor teachers during National Teacher Appreciation Week on May 5-11, National More

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California Schools Win as Taxes $4.5 Billion Over Budget
April 28, 2013
California’s 6 million public schoolchildren stand to be big winners as a surge in personal- income tax revenue has put the state about $4.5 billion ahead of More

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Elementary School in CTA-Backed QEIA Reform Program Earns Top State Achievement Award
April 17, 2013
Lauderbach Elementary has won a top state achievement award that’s more indication of the success of the Quality Education Investment Act (QEIA) program. More

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California Democrats blast efforts to overhaul schools
April 14, 2013
California Democrats on Sunday condemned efforts led by members of their own party to overhaul the nation's schools, arguing that groups such as More
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CTA Statement on Graduation Rate Improvements
April 09, 2013
It’s hopeful news that California’s student graduation rate continues to improve despite record cuts to public education in recent years. More

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State graduation rates inch higher
April 09, 2013
Despite the recession and years of budget cuts, California schools overall haven't lost any ground in getting students to graduation day, according to 2012 statistics released Tues More

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Viewpoints: Schools need to help kids eat healthy
April 06, 2013
As a mom and teacher, I am challenged again and again by the amount of junk food in our nation's schools. Like all parents, I want my child to be healthy, happy and successful. More

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California Educators Meet With Lawmakers to Discuss School Funding, Class Size and Common Core
May 22, 2013
More than 200 educators and members of the California Teachers Association met with their local lawmakers at the State Capitol today to discuss many issues More

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CTA Commends Governor for Providing Funding For Common Core Implementation
May 15, 2013
The following statement was released by California Teachers Association President Dean E. Vogel today in reaction to Gov. Jerry’s Brown’s May Revision More

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Educators to Celebrate California Day of the Teacher Wednesday With Parents, Picnics, Contract Protests
May 07, 2013
The theme for the 2013 Day of the Teacher is "Honoring Our Past; Guiding the Future." More

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CTA Celebrates 150th Birthday – Launches Statewide Ad Campaign Honoring Educators, Students
May 06, 2013
In honor of CTA's 150th Anniversary of advocating for educators and students, CTA has launched an ad campaign ... More
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Higher Education Coalition to Lobby Wednesday Against Bill Mandating Online Courses to Be Provided by Private Sector Vendors
April 23, 2013
To protect educational quality for students at California’s colleges and universities, educators representing employees... More

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Elementary School in CTA-Backed QEIA Reform Program Earns Top State Achievement Award
April 17, 2013
Lauderbach Elementary has won a top state achievement award that’s more indication of the success of the Quality Education Investment Act (QEIA) program. More

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CTA Statement on Graduation Rate Improvements
April 09, 2013
It’s hopeful news that California’s student graduation rate continues to improve despite record cuts to public education in recent years. More

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CTA Elects President Dean E. Vogel and Vice-President Eric C. Heins to Second Term
April 07, 2013
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 More
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CTA/CFT to Intervene in Baseless, Meritless Lawsuit by Corporate Special Interests Attacking Teacher Professional Rights
March 28, 2013
CTA/CFT have filed a motion to fight lawsuit aiming to overturn due process protections for teachers. More

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CTA Supports Bills Streamlining Teacher Dismissal Process and Protecting Students
March 21, 2013
Assemblymember Joan Buchanan, Senator Alex Padilla joining efforts in a positive step for students and educators. More

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Backpacks, Human Shields, Above and Beyond: The Oklahoma Teacher Heroes
May 21, 2013
Roughly 1,500 miles separate the elementary schools in Moore, Oklahoma, and Newtown, Connecticut. Six months separate their tragedies. And while there are More

In The News

California won't get relief from No Child Left Behind law
May 20, 2013
The federal government made it clear again Monday that California will get no relief from education mandates that officials across the country consider a burden. More

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Latinos head to college at a record rate, now on par with white students
May 20, 2013
Latino high school graduates are enrolling in college at an all-time high and, for the first time, at a rate comparable to that of their white peers. More

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Assembly education leaders support dedicated funding for adult ed
May 20, 2013
Gov. Jerry Brown’s call to create regional consortia of school districts and community colleges to administer adult education programs starting in 2015-16 is More
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Solano Community College renews summer classes, thanks to voters
May 20, 2013
Pinched by lean budgets, Solano Community College ended summer classes last year, but the November passage of Proposition 30 allows community colleges More

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Teacher layoffs lowest since economic downturn, CTA reports
May 19, 2013
Teacher layoffs shrank to the lowest number since the recession began in 2008, with about 1,300 teachers, librarians, counselors and other public school More

In The News

Sacramento area sees fewer school layoffs as budgets improve
May 16, 2013
May 15 was less scary for teachers this year. Wednesday's deadline for school districts to hand out layoff notices to educators ended this year with 182 More

In The News

America's Education Spring: A Growing Revolt Against "Reform" Mandates
May 16, 2013
“It’s always hard to tell for sure exactly when a revolution starts,” wrote John Tierny in The Atlantic recently. “I’m not an expert on revolutions,” he More
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Brown commits $1 billion for Common Core, sticks with funding formula
May 15, 2013
Gov. Jerry Brown proposed Tuesday to direct all of the extra $2.8 billion in revenue that the state expects to receive this year to K-12 schools and More

In The News

Seattle high schools can omit MAP exams
May 13, 2013
Teachers protesting the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) tests in Seattle won a big victory Monday, as Superintendent José Banda announced that high schools More

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