California Teachers Association President E. Toby Boyd issued the following statement Thursday after reviewing state budget reports released today outlining a $54 billion state budget deficit which could translate into $18 billion in cuts to education:

After months of hard work, dedication and member input, CTA is proud to launch its new and improved website.

CTA President Testifies Before Legislative Budget Subcommittee; Named to Co-Chair Subcommittee on Loss of Learning and Safe Recovery from the Disruption and Devastation Caused by COVID-19

California Teachers Association President E. Toby Boyd has been named a member of Governor Newsom’s Task Force on Business and Jobs Recovery. The task force, which will focus on short-, medium-, and long-term solutions to ensure a just and equitable recovery from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, was announced by the Governor in a news conference earlier today.

n the past few weeks, California’s educators and the California Teachers Association (CTA) have responded and adapted to the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic with innovations and heartfelt dedication to their public education students.

Educators saddened, yet ready to provide distance learning opportunities to all their students