All Californians can opt in to a free platform that gives a way to reduce their digital footprint and protect personal information. We know how important it is to stay safe online and applaud the state legislator for passing these consumer protections. 🔗 https://bit.ly/3Rp6MDp
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CTA is 310,000 union educators in California’s public schools and colleges. Powerful and passionate advocate for students, public education and the profession. #WeAreCTA
For the past 12 years, tax rates paid by the top 2% have delivered $120 billion for smaller class sizes, school lunches, mental health counselors, and Medi-Cal coverage for millions of families, all with no new taxes on working Californians. 🔗 cta.org/yeson3
When we fight, we win. It's crucial we win this fight! We will be organizing precinct walks to talk to as many of our neighbors as possible about passing Prop 3. Keep an eye out for opportunities to sign up to volunteer- coming soon! Read here: https://bit.ly/4yG3UTh
ICE raids in California have detained more than 650 of our children. In California, 45% of children have at least one immigrant parent. We must continue to fight for the safety of all students in our classrooms and communities. 🔗 https://edsource.org/2026/trump-california-child-detentions/762148
4 in 10 educators in California are thinking about leaving the profession, nearly half citing financial strain. California is the fourth-largest economy in the world. Public school teachers shouldn't struggle to live in the communities we serve. 🔗 https://bit.ly/3TrAGaw
Billions of dollars for California's schools come from the top 2% of earners. Voters approved these rates in 2012 and renewed them in 2016. Now Prop 3 makes them permanent so our students never lose ground. More from the California Policy and Budget Center https://bit.ly/4pturPA
Every year, educators across the country spend $500 to $900 of our own money on classroom supplies, because our students deserve the tools they need to learn.
"I set my campaign around three words: organize, organize, organize. We’re doing a lot of that already, but I see us being more intentional. I don’t see myself sitting in an office every day; I want to be with our members," says Princess Moss, the newly elected NEA President.
🔍 Eye spy CTA delegates advocating for every California school, educator and student at the NEA Representative Assembly! This week, nearly 7,000 educators from across America are setting the agenda for our nation's largest union. And California is showing up strong.
July is Disability Pride Month. Everyone can celebrate this month by learning about disability history and culture, challenging ableism, attending events, and calling elected officials and asking them to protect disability rights. 🔗 https://bit.ly/3RjJDSE
Happy Fourth of July! Celebrate America's 250th anniversary with a book that explores and honors everything that it means to be an American. Find more books here: https://www.nea.org/professional-excellence/student-engagement/tools-tips/books-help-students-explore-our-democracy
It's official. Our campaign to protect California school funding is now YES on Prop 3, on the November ballot. Prop 3 keeps the wealthiest Californians paying their share so our public schools get the funding our students deserve. Without it, our public schools face a devastating 15% budget cut.
We're excited to announce our recommendation of Fiona Ma for Lieutenant Governor. With more than two decades of proven, problem-solving experience and deep commitments to high-quality public education and a sustainable environment, Ma has the leadership California needs.
We kept CTA’s sponsored bill moving: AB 917 passed the Senate Education Committee today! Now educators in our smallest districts and county offices—those serving fewer than 250 students—are closer than ever to permanent status. Every educator deserves these rights. #WeAreCTA
Disability Pride Month celebrates disabled people embracing their disabilities as integral parts of who they are, reclaiming visibility in public and interacting fully with their disabilities out in the open, and rejecting shame and ableism.
San Benito County Teachers Association is demanding that our schools be fully funded. Prop. 98 guarantees minimum funding for all California schools and must be included in the state's final budget. Our students and classrooms rely on this vital funding. Learn more at cta.org/prop98
✊ Educators are standing up to rising healthcare costs. After a 12-day strike, TRUE educators won a contract that delivered affordable healthcare, with some members seeing their monthly costs drop by more than $1,000. Hear the full EdSource podcast at: https://bit.ly/4gAFHac
CA educators and school districts are calling on state leaders to restore the $3.9 billion in Prop. 98 funding proposed to be withheld. It's time for the Gov &Legislature to deliver a budget that invests every dollar owed to students. 📖 Read more: https://bit.ly/4v8uLoN
🚨Bay Area students are at risk of losing more than $420 million in guaranteed funding under the Governor’s budget proposal. It’s time for state legislators to uphold the CA Constitution and fully fund Prop 98. See how much your district stands to lose: cta.org/prop98
“This is a crucial step to holding our district leadership accountable and providing every child everywhere with an educator in the classroom.” —United Teachers of Richmond Organizing Chair Sam Cleare 📖 Read more at: https://www.cta.org/educator/posts/qualified-teachers-in-every-classroom
Maestros luchando también están enseñando. 🌎CTA stands in #solidarity with the teachers of #Mexico.
Did you know part-time faculty aren’t paid for the office hours they spend helping students? We’re fighting to change that. Go to https://actionnetwork.org/letters/fully-fund-part-time-faculty-office-hours/ to tell the State Budget Committee to support our part-time faculty.
🚨 This is HUGE! Thanks to CA educators, the May Revise now includes an additional $500 MILLION for community schools. As we celebrate this victory, we must keep up the pressure and demand a budget that invests every dollar of Prop. 98 funds. ✊ Go to cta.og/prop98
VOTE for Public Education! ✅ Check out the list of CTA recommended candidates and learn more at cta.org/election 🗳️ VOTE on or before June 2
Richard Barrera has spent decades pushing to invest today’s education dollars on students and educators. 🗳️Vote Richard Barrera for CA State Superintendent of Public Instruction ➡️Learn more at cta.org/election
Tom Steyer is committed to: -Fully funding public education by closing corporate tax loopholes -Supporting teachers -Stopping ICE from attacking our communities ✅VOTE Tom Steyer for CA Governor 🗳️Vote on or before June 2
This week, CTA presidents from across California are in the State Capitol showing our collective strength and raising our voices for public education. ✊Go to https://www.cta.org/Prop98 to join the fight.
As the husband of a teacher and a proud CTA member, Josh Fryday understands the challenges educators face. He is committed to reducing class sizes, supporting community schools, and fully funding public education. ✅Vote Josh Fryday for CA Lieutenant Governor 📖Learn more at cta.org/election
✅Vote por Richard Barrera para Superintendente de Instrucción Pública.
✅ California educators endorse Josh Fryday for Lieutenant Governor 🗳️Vote on or before June 2 Learn more at: https://cta.org/election