We won’t stand by while the attacks from the Trump administration threaten resources for our students. Our union has the power to demand that Congress protect funding for students and the Department of Education programs we all rely on, and to keep our school spaces safe from ICE Raids.

On Saturday, May 17, join educators and allies at Fight for Schools rallies across our state to stand up for students and defend public education!

The Dismantling of Public Education

Dismantling the Department of Education, laying off thousands of dedicated department of education staff, appointing someone who has never spent a day teaching in a classroom to be our Secretary of Education…these are more than just headlines. They are direct threats to public education and the future of students and families across our community.

The Trump Administration is betraying public-school students and educators. Education is a non-partisan issue. Students in poverty and students with special needs deserve resources and support in our schools – we can all agree on that. The Trump Administration is targeting students and families in our communities with these vicious plans to dismantle public education. It’s unacceptable and we’re fighting back. 

Our Union is Organizing Mass Rallies on May 17

We launched an initiative with members, local chapter leaders, and both CTA and NEA Board of Directors and organized delegations to the 9 GOP Congressional member offices in California from April 11 to April 27, when representatives were in their districts. We urged members of Congress to commit to protecting funding for students and the Department of Education programs we all rely on, and to keep our school spaces safe for all students!

Additionally, we’ll be organizing with local chapters in Sacramento, San Francisco, Hanford, Los Angeles, and San Diego for rallies on May 17. Mark your calendars and SAVE THE DATE!

Sacramento

Start: Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Location: Cesar Chavez Plaza, 910 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 US

Driving: If driving up the I-5 Highway, the exit is J street.  Chavez Plaza is on the corner of 9th & J St.

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San Francisco

Start: Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM

Location: Embarcadero Plaza, Market Street and The Embarcadero, San Francisco, CA 94105 US

Transportation:

Ferries land at Embarcadero.

Embarcadero BART station if taking BART.

Caltrain will take you downtown but then it is a 30 minute walk to Embarcadero or a short taxi ride.

We do not recommend driving individual cars because there is very limited parking.

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Program Overview:

12-1 PM Rally at Embarcadero.

1-1:45 PM Short march to protest a top Trump funder and also to protest ICE.

1:45-2:15 PM Ending rally at Embarcadero.

Hanford

Start: Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 11 AM

Location: Civic Center Park, 113 Court St. Hanford, CA 93230

Parking Location: 

Sierra Pacific High School ; 1259 13th Ave. Hanford CA

Pick up and drop off from Shuttle will be at parking lot near SPHS Pool.

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Parking Shuttle Schedule: Shuttle will run continuously back and forth from Sierra Pacific High School to Hanford Civic Park (20 minutes round trip) from 9:30 AM-1:30 PM. Last shuttle will depart Hanford Civic Park at 1:15 PM.

Train Schedule:

Fresno to Hanford –  Departs at 9:49 AM ; Arrives at 10:21 AM

Hanford to Fresno – Departs at 1:39 PM ; Arrives at 2:12 PM

Bakersfield to Hanford –  Departs at 8:12 AM ; Arrives at 9:31 AM

Hanford to Bakersfield –  Departs at 2:24 PM ; Arrives at 3:57 PM

Los Angeles

Start: Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Location: SpaceX, Corner of Crenshaw Blvd. & Jack Northrop Ave., Hawthorne, CA 90250 US

More Details on Parking & Public Transportation

Public Transit: Use the Metro Trip Planner to plan your specific route. Take the Metro C Line (Green) to Crenshaw Station (about a seven-minute walk to the rally point). In addition to a connecting route, you can drive to a Metro C (Green) stop that has parking and travel on the C line from there. All parking is subject to availability. There are also several bus lines that pass by SpaceX.

San Diego

Start: Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM

Starting Location: Roosevelt Middle School, 3366 Park Boulevard, San Diego CA 92103

The event will include a march and a short program of local educators and community leaders who are parents in area public schools.

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More Parking and Public Transit info: Free parking is available throughout Balboa Park, with detailed information available on the park’s website, and street parking throughout the North Park neighborhood. Participants wishing to use public transit should plan specific routes in advance using the MTS Trip Planner.