The Institute for Teaching (IFT) is currently accepting applications for our grant program. Members can apply for either an Educator Grant (up to $5,000) or an Impact Grant (up to $20,000 for teams of educators). Members who are awarded a grant receive 100% of the funds (unlike many other grant programs where the funds are sent …

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CTA is excited to introduce to you our newest Member Benefit! The Calm mobile app is now available to all CTA members (active and retired) at no cost. Millions of people are experiencing lower stress, less anxiety, improved focus and more restful sleep with Calm. Whether you have 30 seconds or 30 minutes, Calm content …

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Deadline today! ESP Peer Mentoring Pilot Workshop: ESP teams can apply for the 2023 “NEA ESPs: Supporting Our Own Through Peer Mentoring Pilot Planning Workshop.” Over a day-and-a-half, teams will work together to build their own unique mentoring pilot programs that empower ESPs in the workplace and CTA. Begin the pre-learning and apply by March 1. New …

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Are you a CTA member and educator of color? Interested in broadening your knowledge of your union and exploring leadership opportunities? CTA’s Ethnic Minority Early Identification and Development (EMEID) program may be for you. EMEID’s goal is to increase the number of BIPOC CTA leaders in roles such as president, bargaining chair, State Council delegate, Service Center Council chair …

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A community school is both a place and a set of partnerships between the school and other community resources with an integrated focus on academics, health and social services, leadership and community engagement, leading to improved student learning, stronger families and healthier communities. The shared decision-making model ensures that educators, parents and community groups, along with school district administrators, have …

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