From the Fresno Bee….. A victory for teacher unions, the California Supreme Court decided Monday to let the state’s teacher tenure law stand. The high court decided not to review a lower court ruling that upheld tenure and other job protections for teachers. That ruling came in a lawsuit by a group of students who …

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August 23 Rep Council Agenda

Hope you had a wonderful and relaxing summer.  CTA Member Benefits Department had the opportunity over the summer to talk with several members and developed a new CTA Member Benefits video.  “I encourage everyone to see what Member Benefits can do for them.  It’s a wonderful way to offset the cost of your dues and …

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If you’re a newly hired employee and an eligible CTA member, now’s the time to get CTA-endorsed Disability and Life Insurance from Standard Insurance Company (The Standard). You have a special opportunity to apply for Disability Insurance and up to $200,000 of Life Insurance within 180 days of starting work. You can apply online at www.standard.com/cta/newhire. MORE

Summer is winding down, Labor Day will be here before you know it, and educators and students are gearing up for another great year of learning. It’s a good time to remind ourselves how important a well-rounded public education is to our kids and our future. That’s why it’s so important we pass Prop. 55 …

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