The California Schools and Local Communities Funding Act will restore over $12 billion per year to California’s schools, community colleges, health clinics, and other vital local services.

California Teachers Association President E. Toby Boyd issued the following statement Friday recognizing Gov. Gavin Newsom’s ongoing commitment to California’s schools and colleges in his 2020 budget proposal, which allocates $84 billion for K-14, an increase of $3.8 billion from last year.

CA students have big dreams. Unfortunately, some students face a much tougher road to achieve them. Obstacles and barriers get in the way and this is at the heart of what educational equity is about.

IFT Grant Recipient Somphane Hunter used the $17,545 IFT grant to start a YouTube cooking show at Pleasant View Elementary in Poplar, CA.

IFT Grant Recipient Juan Padilla used the $20,000 grant to buy rolling science labs and equipment for Jefferson Academy in Hanford, CA.

Four state and national education union leaders issued the following statement in the wake of the early morning shooting at Saugus High School in Santa Clarita, California that has already claimed the lives of two students and critically wounded others.