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Every action counts. Take action on the items below, and watch this number grow.
Oppose Medicaid and Other Health Cuts
Cuts to Medicaid, the fourth-largest source of support for K-12 public schools, would impact our most vulnerable students and 1 in 10 education support professionals.
Support LGBTQ+ Students And Educators
Sign the pledge to support LGBTQI students and educators.
Fulfill the Promise of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Urge your senators and representative to support the IDEA Full Funding Act (S. 2217/H.R. 4519) to give all students can get the support and attention they deserve.
Fully Fund IDEA & Title I
Support the Keep Our PACT Act which would create a path to fully fund the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) & Title I of the Every Student Succeeds Act—providing critical programs for special education.
Support Indigenous Peoples’ Rights
Sign the pledge in support of the representation of Native American history and culture in our schools.
Support Honest & Accurate Education
Pledge your voice so students can learn from the past, make sense of the present, and prepare for the future.
Demand a Fair and Safe Immigration Process
Together, we can make this a place that honors all families, no exceptions.
Demand the Freedom to Learn
Demand an inclusive, culturally responsive public education system in which every student and educator is treated with dignity and respect, no exceptions.
Strengthen America’s Most Effective Anti-Hunger Program
Urge your senators and representative to protect and strengthen the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Provide Healthy School Meals to All Students
Email your senators and representative and ask them to support universal school meals.
Follow Local CTA Chapters on Social Media
Show your support for local chapters by following them on social media.
Explore the California Reads Selections
CTA’s California Reads program promotes reading year-round with teacher-approved quarterly book recommendations for multiple age groups. Check out the latest picks for 2024-25!
Learn More About Community Schools
A community school is a place and a set of partnerships with an integrated focus on academics, health, social services, leadership, and community engagement.
Making an Impact Since 1863
We believe our public schools are worth fighting for. That belief has driven the California Teachers Association since 1863.
Billions of dollars secured for public schools statewide over the years, thanks to CTA’s advocacy.
158 years of advocacy for our profession, our students and our public schools.
In 1866, CTA’s first legislative win establishes free public schools in California.
In 1867, CTA secures public funding for schools that educated students of color.
