Pass the Budget NOW to Repay Schools   
CTA President David A. Sanchez speaks out against state budget crisis causing mass teacher layoffs and school cuts showdown.
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Congress Crafting Education Funding Bill

Congress is beginning work on an education funding bill for fiscal year 2010, which begins October 1 of this year. The first action will take place in the Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Subcommittee the week of July 6.
Urge Congress to craft a funding bill that ensures great public schools for every student
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Teacher Leader meets with Assembly Member on Budget Crisis 

Sacramento City Teachers Association President Linda Tuttle shares with Assembly Member Tom Ammiano (D-San Francisco) information about how proposed cuts will devastate public schools in his district. 

Support the 2nd Grade Test Ban Bill

The Senate Education Committee will be considering the CTA-sponsored Second Grade Test Ban bill (SB 800) soon. They need to hear from the frontline: share your stories about how the exam has impacted your classroom and your students.
Read CTA's Quick Study for details

South Pasadena Kids in Budget Video

Elementary students express their frustration over budget cuts in powerful - and adorable - video message to the governor.

 

Getting Ready for 2nd Round Layoffs

In certain limited circumstances, due to fiscal necessity, school districts can proceed with a second round of layoffs of certificated employees.
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Get Involved in Health Care Reform  

Health care reform is moving at unprecedented speed, with Congress gearing up for action this summer. Support health reform that ensures every person in America has quality, affordable coverage.
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Join the national discussion
Urge Congress to craft health care reform proposals that benefit all
Read CTA's Quick Study on SB 810

Quality Education Investment Act

The CTA-sponsored Quality Education Investment Act will provide resources for 488 low-performing schools.
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Schools, Students & Swine Flu:  What you need to know
Log in to MyCTA for important information on actions school districts may take in response to the spread of Swine Flu or Influenza H1N1. 
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Also check NEA's Health Information Network

More than $17 Billion in Cuts Spells Disaster for Schools and Students

Above and beyond the $11.6 billion in cuts made to schools and colleges in February's budget deal, Gov. Schwarzenegger's May Revision proposal includes more than $6 billion in additional cuts. This means a cut of nearly $3,000 per student.  Learn more

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

Posted: July 02, 2009

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

Posted: July 02, 2009

Education Coalition Calls For Comprehensive Budget Solution, Supports Repaying Schools Funds Owed Under Proposition 98

Posted: June 25, 2009

California Educator Magazine

In the age of testing, can schools teach critical thinking? 
June 2009 

It's a troubling question. Whether students are encouraged to become critical thinkers is a growing concern as pressures mount to raise test scores and NCLB reauthorization is just around the corner.

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