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Did you see last night’s confirmation hearing? Betsy DeVos was unable and unwilling to answer even the most basic questions about education policy, was noncommittal on her family’s record of political donations, declined to say if guns belong in schools but used an example of schools who may need a gun to “protect from potential grizzlies,” confused a federal law protecting students with disabilities, refused to agree that all schools receiving federal funds should be held to the same accountability standards. If confirmed, she would be the first secretary of education with ZERO experience with public schools. You can watch the hearing here.
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Jan 19
Betsy DeVos is a dangerous and unqualified choice for Secretary of Education!
Jan 17
Action Alert – wear your VTA pins on January 18th!
Hi everyone!
Our bargaining team is meeting on January 18th and we’d like for all of you to wear your VTA pins during your duty day. If you don’t have a pin, please talk to your site rep. If you’re not sure who that is, click here!
Thank you!
Jan 17
Pictures from the VTA wine tour 2017
Our members, getting ready to start the day!
Our ride for the day, thanks for Five Star Limo!
Stop #1, Jamieson Ranch Vineyards!
Our members, getting ready to start the tour of the winery!
Our crew, after the tour and tasting!
Next stop, Heretic Brewing Company
Our members, sampling some tasty beer!
This was a great day, thanks for the membership outreach community for organizing it!
Jan 17
Submit Your Teacher Nomination for the 2017 All-Star Teacher Award
The Winner Will Receive $20,000 for His/Her School!
Do you know a teacher deserving of the 2017 Comcast SportsNet All-Star Teacher Award?
Presented by CTA-endorsed credit union, Provident Credit Union, and Comcast SportsNet, the award recognizes Northern California teachers at the middle- and high-school levels. They are looking for teachers who go above and beyond in their dedication to their students and who make a difference in their communities.
CTA member, Scott Krijnen, San Jose Teachers Association won $20,000 for Castillero Middle School last year. His award was announced at AT&T Park prior to a San Francisco Giants game.
(from left to right: Jake Peavy, MLB pitcher; Scott Krijnen, 2017 winner; Heidi Parks,
Senior VP Provident CU; John Haggarty, VP of Marketing, Provident CU; Fallon Smith, CSN reporter;
and Ted Griggs, President and General Manager, CSN Bay Area and CSN California)
In addition, runners-up Michele Lamons-Raiford of United Teachers of Richmond and Wayne Phillips of San Mateo UHSD Teachers Association won $5,000 each for Pinole Valley High School and Mills High School (respectively).
You can learn more at www.providentcu.org/allstar. Nominations are being accepted through February 6th for this year’s award, so don’t delay The form can be accessed here as a PDF and is available at your Provident community branch. Nomination forms can be submitted at info@csnbayarea.com.
Once the nominations have been received, a panel of judges will select five finalists. The finalists will be notified in March. Then it’s up to the public to decide! The finalists will be featured in personal video vignettes that will air on Comcast SportsNet, and they will be interviewed on select Giants Pregame Live and A’s Pregame Live shows. The winning All-Star Teacher will be announced this summer at an on-field ceremony prior to a San Francisco Giants game and live during a telecast of Giants Pregame Live.
Join Provident in celebrating our extraordinary teachers – submit your nomination today!
To learn more about Provident Credit Union’s services for CTA members, go to www.CTAMemberBenefits.org/Provident or call 1-800-632-4600.
Jan 17
Family status changes
Remember that within 31 days of a family status change, you can add Disability Insurance and/ or increase Life insurance coverage up to $200,000. Family status changes include: birth/adoption, marriage/domestic partnership, loss of spousal employment, and other qualifying events. For more information about this enrollment opportunity, or to file a claim, visit us at www.CTAMemberBenefits.org/thestandard.
For costs and further details of the coverage, including exclusions, benefit waiting periods and any reductions or limitations and the terms under which the policy may be continued in force, please contact The Standard’s dedicated CTA Customer Service Department at 800.522.0406.
Keep your records up-to-date
With the 2016-2017 school year underway, remember to call The Standard if you’ve moved to a new address, changed districts or need to make changes to your beneficiary designations. It’s very important to keep your records up-to-date, and it’s easy to do. Simply call The Standard’s dedicated CTA Customer Service Department at 800.522.0406 or go online to www.CTAMemberBenefits.org/thestandard.
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