Donors' Choose for the New Year
Unique website lets you request -- or donate -- materials and supplies for the classroom.

Pension systems appear healthy 
Even in these rocky economic times, the California State Teachers' Retirement System and the California Public Employees' Retirement System appear to be in good shape, according to pension fund execs.
Read CTA's interview with CalSTRS
Read CTA's interview with CalPERS


Disaster Relief for Fire Victims 
CTA members: Has your home been damaged by the recent California fires?  Relief is available to you through CTA's Disaster Relief Fund.
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2009 California Teachers of the Year
Announced
CTA congratulates the five remarkable educators -- all CTA members -- who have been named California Teachers of the Year for 2009.

CTA member Alex Kajitani nominee for National Teacher of the Year

Family Involvement Tips   
Children need encouragement and support to succeed in school, and there is no better source for that support than from the family.
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Quality Education Investment Act

The CTA-sponsored Quality Education Investment Act will provide resources for 488 low-performing schools.
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CTA Files Funding Initiative to Combat Budget Crisis

As lawmakers remain at odds on dealing with the budget crisis, CTA filed an initiative in late December that would implement a one-cent sales tax to provide new, ongoing funding for public schools and colleges. CTA took the action in an effort to combat the billions of dollars in cuts to public education.   

"What more can we cut?  Heat?  Light? Water?" -- CTA member Susan Ross, Amador County Unified.

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Court Rules Against State Board of Education’s Algebra 1 Test for All 8th-Grade Students

CTA President releases statement on Sacramento Superior Court’s final ruling against the State Board of Education imposing an Algebra 1 test on all 8th-grade students:
Posted: December 19, 2008

CTA Files School Funding Initiative to Protect Students, Schools from Deeper Budget Cuts and Ensure Future Funding

1 Cent Sales Tax Increase Would Benefit K-12 Schools, Community Colleges
Posted: December 19, 2008

GOP Budget Proposal is Irresponsible for Slashing $10 Billion More From Public Schools and Classrooms

CTA President Says Republican Plan Would Create ‘Education Recession’
Posted: December 17, 2008

California Educator Magazine

Laughter makes you smarter.
December 2008/January 2009 December 2008/January 2009 Educator

“Laughing contributes to good mind and body balance,” says Michael Lovorn, a humor researcher and education teacher from CSU Long Beach. “It makes students ready to learn and helps teachers rise above the assembly-line mentality.
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CTA Conferences

January 9-11, 2009 Good Teaching Conference Northern California

January 16-18, 2009Rural Issues Conference

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Scholarships & Awards

Human Rights Awards

2009 CTA Scholarships now available:

Members
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Student CTA

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Trainings & Workshops

January 31 and February 1, 2009CBEST Preparation Workshop

Voluntary Member Contribution

Help promote public education and fight attacks on public schools. New CTA members have 30 days from enrollment to request a refund or redirect their contribution.
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