California Teachers Association
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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
As educators, we recognize that healthcare is a human right and the need for lower costs. This year, 72% of educators reported being willing to strike to fight for lower healthcare costs.
🔗 : cta.org/document/the-state-of-ca-public-schools
#WeAreCTA #WeCantWait
🔗 : cta.org/document/the-state-of-ca-public-schools
#WeAreCTA #WeCantWait
January 27, 2026 at 10:35 PM
As educators, we recognize that healthcare is a human right and the need for lower costs. This year, 72% of educators reported being willing to strike to fight for lower healthcare costs.
🔗 : cta.org/document/the-state-of-ca-public-schools
#WeAreCTA #WeCantWait
🔗 : cta.org/document/the-state-of-ca-public-schools
#WeAreCTA #WeCantWait
Tune into America's Workforce Union Podcast to hear the full interview with CTA President David Goldberg.
The full episode is available on all major podcast platforms or directly here: https://awf.labortools.com/listen/cta-president-on-education-funding-equity-and-prop-55-extension#WeAreCTA
The full episode is available on all major podcast platforms or directly here: https://awf.labortools.com/listen/cta-president-on-education-funding-equity-and-prop-55-extension#WeAreCTA
January 27, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Tune into America's Workforce Union Podcast to hear the full interview with CTA President David Goldberg.
The full episode is available on all major podcast platforms or directly here: https://awf.labortools.com/listen/cta-president-on-education-funding-equity-and-prop-55-extension#WeAreCTA
The full episode is available on all major podcast platforms or directly here: https://awf.labortools.com/listen/cta-president-on-education-funding-equity-and-prop-55-extension#WeAreCTA
Compounding affordability crises are taking a toll on California educators.
Our State of California's Public Schools Report surveyed educators as Trump's tariff policies drove up consumer costs in real-time. The findings are alarming.
Read heret: cta.org/document/the-state-of-ca-public-schools
Our State of California's Public Schools Report surveyed educators as Trump's tariff policies drove up consumer costs in real-time. The findings are alarming.
Read heret: cta.org/document/the-state-of-ca-public-schools
January 26, 2026 at 11:48 PM
Compounding affordability crises are taking a toll on California educators.
Our State of California's Public Schools Report surveyed educators as Trump's tariff policies drove up consumer costs in real-time. The findings are alarming.
Read heret: cta.org/document/the-state-of-ca-public-schools
Our State of California's Public Schools Report surveyed educators as Trump's tariff policies drove up consumer costs in real-time. The findings are alarming.
Read heret: cta.org/document/the-state-of-ca-public-schools
✊Apple Valley is #AVUTASRONG
Over 300 AVUTA educators, parents, and students filled the streets last week as Apple Valley community members demanded the school board settle a fair contract that prioritizes students and staff.
Over 300 AVUTA educators, parents, and students filled the streets last week as Apple Valley community members demanded the school board settle a fair contract that prioritizes students and staff.
January 26, 2026 at 10:20 PM
✊Apple Valley is #AVUTASRONG
Over 300 AVUTA educators, parents, and students filled the streets last week as Apple Valley community members demanded the school board settle a fair contract that prioritizes students and staff.
Over 300 AVUTA educators, parents, and students filled the streets last week as Apple Valley community members demanded the school board settle a fair contract that prioritizes students and staff.
In 2023, the Fresno Teachers Association fought for contract language for their students. We're seeing better student outcomes in a district where 88% face economic disadvantages.
🔗 https://edsource.org/2026/fresno-unifieds-30-million-investment-to-support-students-is-paying-dividends/74917
🔗 https://edsource.org/2026/fresno-unifieds-30-million-investment-to-support-students-is-paying-dividends/74917
January 23, 2026 at 6:33 PM
In 2023, the Fresno Teachers Association fought for contract language for their students. We're seeing better student outcomes in a district where 88% face economic disadvantages.
🔗 https://edsource.org/2026/fresno-unifieds-30-million-investment-to-support-students-is-paying-dividends/74917
🔗 https://edsource.org/2026/fresno-unifieds-30-million-investment-to-support-students-is-paying-dividends/74917
Students can't learn on empty stomachs.
When the Trump administration's HR 1 bill slashed SNAP benefits, we knew the cuts would devastate our students and their families. Now we're seeing the impact in our classrooms.
Read the report: cta.org/document/the-state-of-ca-public-schools
#WeAreCTA
When the Trump administration's HR 1 bill slashed SNAP benefits, we knew the cuts would devastate our students and their families. Now we're seeing the impact in our classrooms.
Read the report: cta.org/document/the-state-of-ca-public-schools
#WeAreCTA
January 21, 2026 at 10:59 PM
Students can't learn on empty stomachs.
When the Trump administration's HR 1 bill slashed SNAP benefits, we knew the cuts would devastate our students and their families. Now we're seeing the impact in our classrooms.
Read the report: cta.org/document/the-state-of-ca-public-schools
#WeAreCTA
When the Trump administration's HR 1 bill slashed SNAP benefits, we knew the cuts would devastate our students and their families. Now we're seeing the impact in our classrooms.
Read the report: cta.org/document/the-state-of-ca-public-schools
#WeAreCTA
The California State Board of Education is looking for volunteer Instructional Materials Reviewers. This collaborative position allows educators to have a say in the education materials across California.
Apply here: https://surveys3.cde.ca.gov/s.asp?k=175348059242
#WeAreCTA
Apply here: https://surveys3.cde.ca.gov/s.asp?k=175348059242
#WeAreCTA
January 21, 2026 at 7:30 PM
The California State Board of Education is looking for volunteer Instructional Materials Reviewers. This collaborative position allows educators to have a say in the education materials across California.
Apply here: https://surveys3.cde.ca.gov/s.asp?k=175348059242
#WeAreCTA
Apply here: https://surveys3.cde.ca.gov/s.asp?k=175348059242
#WeAreCTA
Today, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as more than a dreamer. He was an organizer and strategist who understood the collective power of labor and social movements. Dr. King knew unions transform lives. He knew organizing builds power. He knew solidarity wins justice. #MLKDay
January 19, 2026 at 10:27 PM
Today, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as more than a dreamer. He was an organizer and strategist who understood the collective power of labor and social movements. Dr. King knew unions transform lives. He knew organizing builds power. He knew solidarity wins justice. #MLKDay
"Terror cannot thrive where community stands tall." says CTA Board of Directors member Eva Ruiz.
We stand in solidarity with the Minneapolis educators who are standing up courageously to protect fellow educators, students, and communities across the city.
#WeAreCTA
We stand in solidarity with the Minneapolis educators who are standing up courageously to protect fellow educators, students, and communities across the city.
#WeAreCTA
January 18, 2026 at 5:10 PM
"Terror cannot thrive where community stands tall." says CTA Board of Directors member Eva Ruiz.
We stand in solidarity with the Minneapolis educators who are standing up courageously to protect fellow educators, students, and communities across the city.
#WeAreCTA
We stand in solidarity with the Minneapolis educators who are standing up courageously to protect fellow educators, students, and communities across the city.
#WeAreCTA
We're excited to be at the CTA Organizing Academy this weekend. The conference is centered on supporting chapter teams through facilitated sharing, planning, and learning to move campaigns throughout the state forward.
#WeAreCTA
#WeAreCTA
January 17, 2026 at 9:20 PM
We're excited to be at the CTA Organizing Academy this weekend. The conference is centered on supporting chapter teams through facilitated sharing, planning, and learning to move campaigns throughout the state forward.
#WeAreCTA
#WeAreCTA
Educators outline the unprecedented challenges facing our schools in The State of California's Public Schools report. Understanding the current state of our public schools allows us to know what fights are ahead of us in 2026.
Review the report here: cta.org/document/the-state-of-ca-public-schools
Review the report here: cta.org/document/the-state-of-ca-public-schools
January 16, 2026 at 8:11 PM
Educators outline the unprecedented challenges facing our schools in The State of California's Public Schools report. Understanding the current state of our public schools allows us to know what fights are ahead of us in 2026.
Review the report here: cta.org/document/the-state-of-ca-public-schools
Review the report here: cta.org/document/the-state-of-ca-public-schools
✊Duarte Educators are ready to strike!
In a historic vote, 97% of Duarte Unified Education Association members voted in support of striking for a fair contract with100% member participation.
In a historic vote, 97% of Duarte Unified Education Association members voted in support of striking for a fair contract with100% member participation.
January 16, 2026 at 4:02 AM
✊Duarte Educators are ready to strike!
In a historic vote, 97% of Duarte Unified Education Association members voted in support of striking for a fair contract with100% member participation.
In a historic vote, 97% of Duarte Unified Education Association members voted in support of striking for a fair contract with100% member participation.
"Women workers don’t back down. Everything we’ve ever won—every contract, organizing fight and strike line—was won because we stuck together." says AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler.
The CTA stands in solidarity with the WNBA players fighting for the fair contract they deserve.
#WeAreCTA @aflcio.org
The CTA stands in solidarity with the WNBA players fighting for the fair contract they deserve.
#WeAreCTA @aflcio.org
January 14, 2026 at 11:00 PM
"Women workers don’t back down. Everything we’ve ever won—every contract, organizing fight and strike line—was won because we stuck together." says AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler.
The CTA stands in solidarity with the WNBA players fighting for the fair contract they deserve.
#WeAreCTA @aflcio.org
The CTA stands in solidarity with the WNBA players fighting for the fair contract they deserve.
#WeAreCTA @aflcio.org
Congress cut $187 billion from SNAP— students will go hungry unless we act. Join the national Day of Action tomorrow to tell Congress to repeal the cuts before the January 30 funding deadline.
Take action: https://www.nea.org/advocating-for-change/action-center/take-action/reverse-harmful-snap-cuts
Take action: https://www.nea.org/advocating-for-change/action-center/take-action/reverse-harmful-snap-cuts
January 14, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Congress cut $187 billion from SNAP— students will go hungry unless we act. Join the national Day of Action tomorrow to tell Congress to repeal the cuts before the January 30 funding deadline.
Take action: https://www.nea.org/advocating-for-change/action-center/take-action/reverse-harmful-snap-cuts
Take action: https://www.nea.org/advocating-for-change/action-center/take-action/reverse-harmful-snap-cuts
✊ Environmental Educators Demand a Fair Contract!
Educators from Environmental Charter Schools in the South Bay rallied earlier this week to demand a fair contract as negotiations stall.
The EEU educators serve nearly 1500 students. #Solidarity #WeAreCTA
Educators from Environmental Charter Schools in the South Bay rallied earlier this week to demand a fair contract as negotiations stall.
The EEU educators serve nearly 1500 students. #Solidarity #WeAreCTA
January 14, 2026 at 5:23 PM
✊ Environmental Educators Demand a Fair Contract!
Educators from Environmental Charter Schools in the South Bay rallied earlier this week to demand a fair contract as negotiations stall.
The EEU educators serve nearly 1500 students. #Solidarity #WeAreCTA
Educators from Environmental Charter Schools in the South Bay rallied earlier this week to demand a fair contract as negotiations stall.
The EEU educators serve nearly 1500 students. #Solidarity #WeAreCTA
Several new laws going into effect in 2026 will impact California public schools. As educators, we applaud the legislative action aimed at creating a safe and stable environment for all students.
Read more: https://edsource.org/2025/protecting-students-immigration-raids/746881
#WeAreCTA
Read more: https://edsource.org/2025/protecting-students-immigration-raids/746881
#WeAreCTA
January 11, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Several new laws going into effect in 2026 will impact California public schools. As educators, we applaud the legislative action aimed at creating a safe and stable environment for all students.
Read more: https://edsource.org/2025/protecting-students-immigration-raids/746881
#WeAreCTA
Read more: https://edsource.org/2025/protecting-students-immigration-raids/746881
#WeAreCTA
The budget proposed by Governor Gavin Newsom will withhold $5.6 billion from our students.
More than 40 years ago, Californians passed Prop 98 to guarantee safe and stable funding for our schools. The 310,000 members of CTA will protect Prop. 98 with every resource and legal remedy at our disposal.
More than 40 years ago, Californians passed Prop 98 to guarantee safe and stable funding for our schools. The 310,000 members of CTA will protect Prop. 98 with every resource and legal remedy at our disposal.
January 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM
The budget proposed by Governor Gavin Newsom will withhold $5.6 billion from our students.
More than 40 years ago, Californians passed Prop 98 to guarantee safe and stable funding for our schools. The 310,000 members of CTA will protect Prop. 98 with every resource and legal remedy at our disposal.
More than 40 years ago, Californians passed Prop 98 to guarantee safe and stable funding for our schools. The 310,000 members of CTA will protect Prop. 98 with every resource and legal remedy at our disposal.
Governor Gavin Newsom's proposed budget threatens $5.6 billion in vital funding for our public schools.
As the 310,000 CTA educators, we demand that our students receive the funding promised by Prop. 98.
Read the statement from President David Goldberg: https://bit.ly/49d9mT0
As the 310,000 CTA educators, we demand that our students receive the funding promised by Prop. 98.
Read the statement from President David Goldberg: https://bit.ly/49d9mT0
January 9, 2026 at 10:37 PM
Governor Gavin Newsom's proposed budget threatens $5.6 billion in vital funding for our public schools.
As the 310,000 CTA educators, we demand that our students receive the funding promised by Prop. 98.
Read the statement from President David Goldberg: https://bit.ly/49d9mT0
As the 310,000 CTA educators, we demand that our students receive the funding promised by Prop. 98.
Read the statement from President David Goldberg: https://bit.ly/49d9mT0
The educators of five Sacramento-area chapters are preparing for potential strikes as soon as this Spring. We're ready to fight for smaller class sizes and safe, stable schools.
🔗 https://www.abridged.org/news/teachers-across-sacramento-area-say-they-are-strike-ready/
#WeCantWaitCA
🔗 https://www.abridged.org/news/teachers-across-sacramento-area-say-they-are-strike-ready/
#WeCantWaitCA
January 7, 2026 at 5:43 PM
The educators of five Sacramento-area chapters are preparing for potential strikes as soon as this Spring. We're ready to fight for smaller class sizes and safe, stable schools.
🔗 https://www.abridged.org/news/teachers-across-sacramento-area-say-they-are-strike-ready/
#WeCantWaitCA
🔗 https://www.abridged.org/news/teachers-across-sacramento-area-say-they-are-strike-ready/
#WeCantWaitCA
Register for your Equity Team's Support and Networking Meeting!
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R1: https://bit.ly/4jr33OV
R2: https://bit.ly/44ZpCEx
R3: https://bit.ly/3N3SBB2
R4: https://bit.ly/3YpfEbT
Please register for your region's meeting by clicking the link below:
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R2: https://bit.ly/44ZpCEx
R3: https://bit.ly/3N3SBB2
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January 5, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Register for your Equity Team's Support and Networking Meeting!
Please register for your region's meeting by clicking the link below:
R1: https://bit.ly/4jr33OV
R2: https://bit.ly/44ZpCEx
R3: https://bit.ly/3N3SBB2
R4: https://bit.ly/3YpfEbT
Please register for your region's meeting by clicking the link below:
R1: https://bit.ly/4jr33OV
R2: https://bit.ly/44ZpCEx
R3: https://bit.ly/3N3SBB2
R4: https://bit.ly/3YpfEbT
In 2025, CTA members hit the pavement to fight for our students, schools, communities, and country. There is beauty in every fight, 2025 was no exception.
We're excited to be heading into 2026 to build on the wins of this year and fight hard for the ones to come.
#WeAreCTA
We're excited to be heading into 2026 to build on the wins of this year and fight hard for the ones to come.
#WeAreCTA
December 31, 2025 at 3:00 PM
In 2025, CTA members hit the pavement to fight for our students, schools, communities, and country. There is beauty in every fight, 2025 was no exception.
We're excited to be heading into 2026 to build on the wins of this year and fight hard for the ones to come.
#WeAreCTA
We're excited to be heading into 2026 to build on the wins of this year and fight hard for the ones to come.
#WeAreCTA
In 2023, Congress let the long-running Secure Rural Schools program lapse. The program provides vital funding for rural schools.
California students joined by union educators successfully advocated for the program to continue.
🔗 https://edsource.org/2025/rural-schools-act-reauthorized/746851
California students joined by union educators successfully advocated for the program to continue.
🔗 https://edsource.org/2025/rural-schools-act-reauthorized/746851
December 29, 2025 at 6:24 PM
In 2023, Congress let the long-running Secure Rural Schools program lapse. The program provides vital funding for rural schools.
California students joined by union educators successfully advocated for the program to continue.
🔗 https://edsource.org/2025/rural-schools-act-reauthorized/746851
California students joined by union educators successfully advocated for the program to continue.
🔗 https://edsource.org/2025/rural-schools-act-reauthorized/746851
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) improves outcomes for students.
The Trump administration's decision to fire almost all special education experts from the Department of Education and move functions of IDEA to other agencies is an erosion of IDEA.
The Trump administration's decision to fire almost all special education experts from the Department of Education and move functions of IDEA to other agencies is an erosion of IDEA.
December 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) improves outcomes for students.
The Trump administration's decision to fire almost all special education experts from the Department of Education and move functions of IDEA to other agencies is an erosion of IDEA.
The Trump administration's decision to fire almost all special education experts from the Department of Education and move functions of IDEA to other agencies is an erosion of IDEA.
Last week, LTUA educators packed the school board meeting to show that they're united in the fight for a better future for our students. Lakeport educators are fighting for improved healthcare benefits to help recruit and retain great teachers!
#WeCantWaitCA #WeCantWait #WeAreCTA
#WeCantWaitCA #WeCantWait #WeAreCTA
December 22, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Last week, LTUA educators packed the school board meeting to show that they're united in the fight for a better future for our students. Lakeport educators are fighting for improved healthcare benefits to help recruit and retain great teachers!
#WeCantWaitCA #WeCantWait #WeAreCTA
#WeCantWaitCA #WeCantWait #WeAreCTA
California just became the first state to ban ultra-processed foods in school lunches. As educators, we understand that healthy foods are vital to our students' learning.
Read: https://www.capradio.org/articles/2025/11/17/how-californias-new-ultra-processed-foods-law-will-transform-school-lunches/
Read: https://www.capradio.org/articles/2025/11/17/how-californias-new-ultra-processed-foods-law-will-transform-school-lunches/
December 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
California just became the first state to ban ultra-processed foods in school lunches. As educators, we understand that healthy foods are vital to our students' learning.
Read: https://www.capradio.org/articles/2025/11/17/how-californias-new-ultra-processed-foods-law-will-transform-school-lunches/
Read: https://www.capradio.org/articles/2025/11/17/how-californias-new-ultra-processed-foods-law-will-transform-school-lunches/