$17 Billion Cut in 2 years! - Save the Date! 
We need your help to speak out about the painful effects cuts are having on our students, schools and communities.  On March 4, “Start the Day for Students” and be a part of the campaign to fight for the resources our students deserve.
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Legal Advisory for leaders

RTTT Bills Now Law
Two CTA-opposed Race to the Top bills -- SBx5 1 and SBx5 4 -- were signed by the governor.  CTA opposed the bills, as they would create chaos in school districts and drain resources from local classrooms, and punish lower-performing schools without providing needed assistance.
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Teen Drivers: What Do YOU Consider Lethal?

This year Impact Teen Drivers is offering a REAL REWARD to young people nationwide who participate in a new contest called Create Real Impact.
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Support a Complete Census Count for California

Every person who completes the census helps the state secure about $1400 in federal tax revenues each year. The 2010 count will establish the population count for this funding.
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Foundation giving $35 million to Marin County schools
A nonprofit will pour $35 million into a handful of school districts specifically to help students who lag behind their more privileged peers.
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CFTL Analysis: Calif. Makes Signfiicant Gains in Reducing Underprepared Teachers
The Center for the Future of Teaching and Learning has released findings of steady progress in the reduction of underprepared teachers.
Learn More
Check the CFTL Website

CTA Disaster Relief Fund
Resources are available to CTA members during times of disaster. If your home or school has been destroyed by fire, earthquake or other disaster, CTA's Disaster Relief Fund can help.
Log in to MyCTA to learn about the Fund

It’s not too late to grab some “COOL” gear while shopping for the holidays!
Our limited edition “Reading is Cool” hoodie sweatshirts are cozy and warm! We’ve still got a few t-shirts, stickers and stamps, but quantities are limited.
Visit the CTA Read Across America Online store for “Reading is Cool” merchandise

The ALL NEW CTA.org! Launching March 1.

In just a few days we will debut a brand new CTA.org!   Members will be able to upload photos to their very own profile area, comment live on various sections of the site, post and share lessons plans, and much more!

Stay tuned … the new CTA.org is just around the corner!

Get a Sneak Peek with the Promo Flier

CTA News & Publications

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CTA Radio Ads Call on Public to Join Statewide March 4 'Day of Action' to Stop Dire Education Cuts

Statewide Ad Blitz Warns of Soaring Class Sizes, Toll on Students
Posted: February 16, 2010

CTA Endorses Initiatives to Close Corporate Tax Loopholes, Require Prior Stockholder Approval on Political Spending

Teachers Oppose Paycheck ‘Deception,’ Pension Attack Measures
Posted: February 05, 2010

California Teachers Warn Congress: Senate Health Care Tax Idea Would Cost Strapped School Districts Millions

Already Facing More Cuts, Educators Join Nationwide Call-In Blitz
Posted: January 13, 2010

California Educator Magazine

Everyday Champions!Profiles of seven exceptional CTA members.  
December 2009 

A fifth-grade teacher coaches youngsters to the Little League World Series championship. A college professor fights to preserve the arts in K-12 classrooms. These are just a few of the everyday champions profiled in this month's California Educator - champions like you, striving day by day to make a better world for your students. This issue is dedicated to you and to every CTA member.

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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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CTA Conferences

February 26-28, 2010Urban Issues Conference

March 5-7, 2010 Equity and Human Rights
Conference

March 12-14 ,2010 Good Teaching Conference-
South

March 26-28, 2010
State Council 
April 16-18, 2010
Region IV Leadership Conference

June 30-July 7, 2010NEA Representative Assembly
You can represent CTA at the NEA RA  

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Scholarships and Awards

2010 CTA’s César E. Chávez Memorial Education Awards Program
2010 CTA Scholarship for Dependent Children

2010 CTA Scholarship for Members

2010 Del A. Weber Scholarship for Dependent Children

2010 L. Gordon Bittle Memorial Scholarship for SCTA

2010 NEA Foundation Awards for Teaching Excellence
Nomination deadline is March 1, 2010

GLBT Safety in Schools Grant and Scholarship Program

Communications Awards

Human Rights Awards
Nomination deadline is January 8, 2010
51st Annual John Swett Awards for Media Excellence
Nomination deadline is March 29, 2010

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