The inside story behind challenging, critical issues in California’s public education began airing statewide in late January, when PBS stations throughout the Golden State premiered Inside California Education. The series explores dozens of stories from across the state and aspires to enhance the public’s understanding and appreciation of public education in CA.
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Feb 02
Keep the pressure on: Urge Senators to OPPOSE Betsy DeVos
Betsy DeVos, President Trump’s unqualified nominee for U.S. Secretary of Education, passed the Senate Education Committee on Jan. 31. The next step is the vote of the full Senate – as early as next week. We may be close to defeating DeVos, so contact Senators Dianne Feinstein and Kamala Harris NOW and tell them to …
Feb 01
Here’s the latest bargaining update!
VTA members, At yesterday’s bargaining session, VTA and VUSD were able to come to a Final Tentative Agreement. Please check out the latest information below! VTA’s Executive Board must vote to send the Final Tentative Agreement to the membership for a ratification vote; Executive Board will meet on 2/7/17. We have tentatively scheduled a General …
Jan 31
January 27-29 CTA State Council report
CTA APPROVES A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF PUBLIC EDUCATION ALL CALIFORNIA’S STUDENTS DESERVE – The resolution asks all Californians, including elected leaders regardless of party affiliation, to join us in supporting a strong, inclusive, safe and innovative public education system that ensures all students can succeed. Our public schools must remain centers of our communities, …
Jan 30
Update from Tracy!
Happy Monday! Tomorrow is our bargaining day. Please wear VTA buttons and black to show our support and solidarity. Be sure to post and tweet pictures of the sign you received as well using the hashtags #weareVTA and #attractandretain. Reps- if you can, take pictures at your site and send to Corey so he may post …
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