CTA’s LGBTQ+ Safety in Schools Grant & Scholarship Program in Honor of Guy DeRosa was created to promote human and civil rights by making our public schools safe for LGBTQ+ persons. The program was renamed in 2009 in memory of member and educator Guy DeRosa, a lifelong advocate for civil and human rights and LGBTQ+ issues. Deadline …

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The June 7 Primary Election is just weeks away. Help elect candidates and local ballot measures that will support public education and help ensure our students, educators and schools have the equitable resources they need to succeed. CTA recommends Tony Thurmond, pictured above, for Superintendent of Public Instruction. Thurmond has a proven record of standing …

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Find classroom resources at asha.org/bhsm, where you can also search for “Tips for Helping Students With Hearing Loss in Virtual and In-Person Learning Settings.”

Today is California Day of the Teacher and National School Nurse Day. CTA honors all educators on this day and every day. This includes ESPs, celebrated on  CTA Education Support Professionals Day on May 17 (during ESP Week May 15-21). CTA’s theme for this year is “California Educators: At the heart of communities, powering our future.” Our annual educator appreciation …

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Whether you are retiring soon, or even if it is still a few years away, the CTA Retirement Workshop will prepare you to confidently make choices that are right for you.  The workshop is FREE.  You’ll get planning materials along with answers to questions you have about retirement. Tuesday, May 3rd  4:00 – 6:00 pm …

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