CTA members who make a promise to drive safely will be eligible to win a new car from CTA’s endorsed auto and home insurance provider, California Casualty. The year-long Promise to Drive Focusedcampaign is dedicated to preventing needless tragedies from inattentive or distracted driving. California Casualty is now rewarding one lucky winner with a new Ford Focus* for being a safer driver and setting an example for students and loved ones. The new car winner will be announced in September or October of 2017. * Ford Motor Company is not a participating partner in or sponsor of this contest.
Nov 02
California Teachers of the Year
Four CTA members were named by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson as the 2017 California Teachers of the Year:
– Shaun S. Bunn, who teaches mathematics to eighth graders at Ethan A. Chase Middle School and is a member of the Romoland Teachers Association in Riverside County.
– Corinne (Corrie) Traynor, who is a fifth grade multi-subject teacher at Barrett Ranch Elementary School and is a member of the Dry Creek Teachers Association in Placer County.
– Yun (Jenny) Tzu Anderson, who teaches kindergarten through fifth grade at the Casita Center for Technology, Science, and Math and is a member of the Vista Teachers Association in San Diego County.
– Isela Lieber, who teaches English, English as a Second Language (ESL), and ESL science to ninth and tenth graders at James Monroe High School and is a member of the United Teachers of Los Angeles.
Nov 02
Speaking of CTA’s Advocacy Agenda …
… here’s a refresher on what it’s all about: CTA conducted extensive research and acquired input from thousands of educators to hone in on the most important topics that affect teaching and learning. The result was The Public Education All California Students Deserve, a document that outlines proven education strategies that improve and enhance student learning, are essential to providing a quality public education to all of California’s 9 million students, build stronger local communities, and help maintain public education as the cornerstone of our democratic society. Check it out – it’s yours to use and share!
Nov 02
It’s Almost American Education Week!
Lots of goodness is in the works for this year’s American Education Week! With the theme, Great Public Schools: A Basic Right and Our Responsibility, we’ve got a Parents & Community Day planned for Tuesday, November 15. Using CTA’s Advocacy Agenda, which is available in 11 languages, you can reach out to parents and your community by sharing this document and building support for your school or college. Be sure to check these resources and share your plans and photos at AEW@nea.org. And if you’re on social media, be sure to use #AEW2016!
Nov 02
Election 2016 is exactly ONE WEEK away!
While many of us have already voted by mail, we know that lots of others enjoy the act of walking into their local precinct and casting their ballot in person. For those who prefer the personal touch, we’ve got one last message for you before you make your way to your polling place:
– YES on Prop. 55 to help our children thrive!
– YES on Prop. 58 to help our children LEARN!
– YES on Prop. 52 to keep a good idea working!
And YES on the presidential candidate and other candidates who are friendly to PUBLIC education – CTA’s handy voter guide can help you zero in. Let’s get ready to celebrate a bunch of WINS when the polls close on November 8
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