“Our teachers in Little Lake are tired of the lack of respect and the unwillingness of the district to actually figure things out and do what's right and do what's fair.” - Leslie Littman, CTA Vice President
Support Little Lake educators by texting LITTLELAKE to 48744
History in the making in Little Lake! ✊
For the first time in LLCSD's 150-year history, educators are on strike. Over 1,000 educators, parents, and community members are taking to the streets to demand the district prioritize students and keep great educators in our classrooms.
Stand with LLEA
“These educators are willing to fight and put it all on the line for smaller class sizes, for looking out for special ed students, and for fighting for them to have health care for them and their families.” - David Goldberg, CTA President
On April 14, 1947, a federal court made a landmark decision prohibiting segregation in California public schools.
The case underscored that the struggle for civil rights in America crossed regional, racial, and ethnic lines.
Underfunding #Prop98 would be disastrous for our educators, our classrooms, and our communities.
California is the 4th largest economy in the world. There is no excuse to underfund our schools.
📣 Take action now: cta.org/prop98
#Prop98 guarantees funding in our state budget for public schools and community colleges. This year, that guarantee is $121.4 billion.
California is the fourth largest economy in the world. There’s no excuse to underfund our schools.
Learn more at: http://cta.org/prop98
This virtual networking and support group provides members with an opportunity to meet equity teams across CA, develop strategies on how to strengthen their team, and share ideas.
📝 This is for appointed local equity teams ONLY.
www.cta.org/local_equity_team_meetin...
Today, we honor the farmworkers who helped shape the labor movement and pushed our country to redefine work, dignity, and power.
Their legacy lives on in every fight for justice and dignity at work.
📷Featured artwork from student submissions for the CTA Dolores Huerta Education Award Program.
WSTA organized, stood united, and won a strong contract! But this victory did not happen in isolation. The power built in the region through the TRUE and the NTA strikes helped pave the way.
One fight. One movement. #WeAreCTA #Solidarity #UnionStrong
✊We The People Rise.
The billionaire elite think they rule us but we have the true power. We will fight to protect our communities and our democracy.
No Thrones. No Crowns. No Kings!
"For our children.
For the future.
WE WILL HOLD THE LINE.
No kings. No heroes.
Only community. Only collective power."
- David Goldberg, CTA President speaking at State Council
Extending Prop 55 is vital for preserving the resources our schools have and building toward more in the future. Without an extension, our schools stand to lose funding by 2030.
🔗 Visit cta.org/p55e to learn how you can join the fight!
🚨 Strike Date Set for April 14
Enough is enough! Los Angeles educators and LAUSD support staff have been sounding the alarm for years! It’s time to stand with our @utlanow.bsky.social educators, stand with our students, and stand with our community.
“We can’t have a system where it is always socialism for the rich and capitalism for the workers.“ - David Goldberg, CTA President
We are proud to join @seiuca.org @californialabor.bsky.social and organizations around the state to fight back against corporate greed.
It’s time we unrig California.
“We got fed up! We’re here to support our teachers that teach our kids,” said Joanna Davis, a parent of two Natomas students.
In Natomas and Twin Rivers, parents are standing with us as we fight for the fair contracts our students deserve.
🔗 https://bit.ly/4bqjskF
Share your support and solidarity with Twin Rivers educators as they fight for fully staffed schools and stability for our students. Your donation will directly support educators on the picket line.
🔗 : actionnetwork.org/fundraising/support-a-tr...
“When we all fight back, there is no limit to what we can win.” - David Goldberg, CTA President
📢TAKE ACTION: Text WRITE to 69866 to tell NUSD to invest in our students, our classrooms, and our community
🚨Nominations are due NEXT week! 🚨
Time is running out to submit your nominations for the John Swett Media Awards!
Submit here: www.cta.org/for-educators/scholarshi...
Twin Rivers USD is manufacturing the appearance of business as usual. Meanwhile, real students, real parents, and real community members are standing in support with TRUE educators.
Read the article here: www.abridged.org/news/twin-rivers-unified...
📢 Little Lake Educators are Strike Ready!
✊ 94% of Little Education Association educators just voted to authorize a strike!
LLEA educators are fighting for fair wage increases and the fully funded healthcare they have had for decades! #Solidarity #UnionStrong
The 2027 Teaching Excellence Awards are accepting nominations now! Don't wait! Nominations are due Friday, March 13. The NEA Foundation Awards for Teaching Excellence recognize and promote both excellence in teaching and advocacy for the profession.
🔗 : CTA.ORG/nea-foundation-awards
We have been working hard to organize to pass a permanent extension to Proposition 55 this year. Locals across the state have gathered roughly 875,000 signatures needed for the November ballot but, we're not done yet.
Learn more at: https://bit.ly/3P0ACfG
California’s laws were made to protect some of our most vulnerable students. We know that our LGBTQ students often face discrimination in their daily lives, and are disappointed in this ruling because it interferes with our ability to guarantee a safe learning environment.
#wearecta
The Trump administration’s “Big Beautiful Bill” will directly impact millions of Californians’ access to Medi-Cal and CalFresh. These programs are lifelines that keep our students healthy, fed, and ready to learn.
🔗 : https://bit.ly/4aLdt9E
NEA's largest celebration of reading is today! It's a great opportunity to celebrate and read books to our students!
Learn more and access free resources here: www.nea.org/professional-excellence/...
Celebrate Women’s History Month this March! This month, we honor the women labor leaders who paved the way and uplift the fearless women continuing that fight today.
Resources from the National Women's History Alliance here: nationalwomenshistoryalliance.org/educational-resources/
📣Nominations are due next week, Friday, March 6! 📣
This awards program provides recognition for educators and their students who demonstrate an understanding of the guiding principles embraced by César E. Chávez and Dolores Huerta.
Learn more here: CTA.ORG/CHAVEZ-HUERTA-AWARDS
In California, 15% of students qualify for special education. Too many school districts are failing to meet their needs. As educators, we must continue to center special education at the bargaining table and beyond.
🔗 : https://bit.ly/40ttHy6
Join us tomorrow, February 26 at 4 PM for a free virtual event featuring CTA President David Goldberg and TRUE President Brittoni Ward.
🔗 https://us02web.zoom.us/.../WN_LyrcQjNNS_a1xZsTEAVn5w
📢Oakland Educators are Strike Ready!
91% OEA educators just voted to authorize a strike!
We Can't Wait for:
🪧 A Student-Centered Budget
🪧 Smaller Caseloads for Special Education Educators
🪧 Wages that Retain Great Educators
