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ScholarShare 529’s Scholar Dollars Grant Program will award more than $300,000 to California’s K-8 public and charter schools in 2018.
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As a young African American woman living in Oakland during World War II, Betty Soskin learned firsthand about the racial discrimination black Americans faced then. Now, at age 96, Soskin has the insight and wisdom to put it into perspective.
On 19th Anniversary of Columbine Massacre, California’s Educators Stand with Students and Say NO MORE
California Teachers Association members and leaders joined by elected officials and community supporters More
Teachers at California’s Largest Online Charter School Agree to Historic First Union Contract with K12 Inc. Affiliate CAVA, Gains for Students and Teachers, Strike Averted
Teachers at one of the nation’s largest online public charter schools, California Virtual Academies (CAVA), which is affiliated with K12 Inc. a publicly traded company (LRN) focused More
New Ad Campaign Exposes Billionaires’ Agenda to Divert Money from Neighborhood Public Schools and Spend Millions in California Elections
Today, Kids Not Profits, a coalition of educators, parents and civil rights, labor and community groups, More
Educators Congratulate Toni Atkins – First Woman to Hold State Senate’s Top Job
CTA President Eric C. Heins issued the following statement today about San Diego Senator Toni Atkins becoming California’s first woman and lesbian to hold the state Senate’s top jo More
Educators Praise Students Who Focused Today On Stopping Gun Violence and Honoring Victims of Florida High School Shooting
CTA President Eric C. Heins issued the following statement in support of students across the state and nation who held gun violence protests and moments of silence today to honor the More
Students, Parents Join Sen. Jim Beall, School Administrators and Community Groups Urge State Board of Education to Deny KIPP School’s Charter Petition Appeal
A coalition of parents, students, elected leaders, education leaders and community groups joined Sen. Jim Beall to urge the State Board of Education (SBE) to deny the appeal of a KIPP More
CTA Human Rights Awards Go to 8 Educators Across State Who Inspired Communities and Students
Eight inspiring and dedicated educators from across the state are this year’s winners of the annual CTA’s Human Rights Awards for their outstanding dedication More
Educators Stand with Gov. Brown and AG Becerra as They Denounce Federal Lawsuit that Threatens All Californians, Immigrants
CTA President Eric Heins issued the following statement today in support of Gov. Jerry Brown and AG Xavier Becerra for standing up to U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions who personally More
CTA and ACSA encourage student voice on March 14
Students are leveraging their voices to promote social change in the aftermath of the Florida high school shooting. More
CTA Ad Campaign Highlights Value of Public Schools Keeping Our Communities Strong
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” That inspiring quote from South African leader Nelson Mandela is one of several used in a new, statewide More
California’s 21st Annual ‘Read Across America’ is Friday – Teachers, Students, Parents and Celebrities to Celebrate Joys of Reading
California’s public school educators will join a nationwide celebration of reading on Friday, March 2, as they meet up with parents, city officials, and celebrities at events statewide More
CTA Statement: U.S. Supreme Court Hears Oral Arguments in Janus v. AFSCME, A Case to Rig the System Against Working People
CTA President Eric C. Heins issued the following statement regarding today’s oral arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court in Janus v. AFSCME, which aims to take away the freedom of More
Court case could 'financially cripple' California unions
Thirteen years ago, California’s teacher union went toe-to-toe with the state’s movie star governor More
California's Educators Oppose Dangerous Idea of Arming Teachers
In response to President Trump’s misguided ideas about arming educators to prevent mass shootings, More
NEA: Parents, educators ‘overwhelmingly reject’ idea of arming school staff
In a listening session at the White House today, Donald Trump proposed to arm teachers and school staff in an attempt to prevent mass shootings. More
Schools in Farming Communities Surrounded by Dangerous Pesticides
Driving through the streets of Salinas, Calif., teacher Oscar Ramos is never far from a field, or a school. More
Sacramento teacher strike averted. Union, city district reach deal ahead of planned walkout
The Sacramento City Unified School District and its teachers union reached an agreement Monday on a new contract that gives teachers More
Study: If fewer teachers quit, the shortage would end
Teachers in America are dropping out, leaving the profession at twice the rate of teachers in high-achieving school systems like More
Charter schools take a hit in nationwide poll
The public’s support for charter schools fell significantly from a year ago nationwide and among both Democrats and Republicans, More
Bay Area teacher shortage has districts looking for alternatives ahead of school year
It's that time of year again, school is about to start and some districts are still recruiting teachers. Many districts are finding new ways More
On first day of school, Bay Area districts still seeking teachers
As Emerald To prepared to face students Wednesday at Andrew Hill High in her first full-time teaching job, it was no surprise the 25-year-old More
Senate Obamacare repeal bill would slash federal healthcare funding for Medicaid
Senate Republicans unveiled a draft bill on Thursday to roll back the Affordable Care Act, including a drastic reduction More
Sacramento City school district, teachers union reach impasse in contract negotiations
With negotiations between the Sacramento City school district and its teachers union apparently at an impasse, More
Alum Rock school board defiant, secretive toward state audit warning of misspending
A defiant majority of the Alum Rock Union School District board is ignoring pleas for reform and transparency, More
What the NEA RA is Really Like From a First Time Delegate
First time delegate and CTA member, Renata Sanchez shares her experience at the NEA Representative Assembly 2017. More
11 Reasons Why Boston is the Best Location for the NEA RA
It may be 3,000 miles from California, but Boston is awesome. More
Why and How Not All California Charter Schools Benefit Students
In a revealing and timely package of articles, videos and research, the new edition of the CTA California Educator magazine More
Governor releases May revision to the state budget
Gov. Jerry Brown released the May Revision to his proposed state budget plan Thursday, May 17. Recognizing higher state revenues More
Educators help pass two bills out of committee: AB 1478 to make charters transparent and accountable and AB 699 to prohibit discrimination of immigrant students
Educators met with assembly members and staff this week to advocate a YES on AB 1478, which will ensure charter school governance More
Make Public Higher Education Public: Report calls for Free Tuition for California Students in the UC, CSU and Community College Systems
The $48 Fix: Reclaiming California’s Master Plan for Higher Education explains how a “tuition-free” college education in More
Take Action: Commit to Student Success
The recent nomination of Betsy DeVos as U.S. secretary of education is a step in a dangerous direction. DeVos is an anti-public More
Parents, Educators Walk in Thurs. to Reclaim Schools and Promote Proposition 55
Parents and teachers at Gardner Elementary in Los Angeles were among thousands statewide who demonstrated Thursday morning More
Educators, Parents, and Community Coalition Urge Voters to Support Proposition 55 to Help Children
CTA President Eric Heins, who is an elementary teacher, other educators, parents and community members used a Los Angeles More
Acting Gov. Torlakson Proclaims July 26 as "Change Lives -- Be a Teacher Day"
During a legislative reception, Supt. of Public Instruction (l.) touches base with CTA President Eric Heins, an elementary More