March 2025
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W H A T ' S H A P P E N I N G N O W
#WeAreCTA
OUR VOICE, OUR UNION, OUR PROFESSION
STOP SCHOOL CLOSURES
CTA locals' collective actions
help keep schools open - up
and down the state.
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HUMAN RIGHTS AWARDS
These inspiring member
leaders lift up students and
communities.
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youtube.com/California
Teachers
REMEMBERING LOIS TINSON
CTA's first African American
and first person of color to
serve as president.
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y2u.be/fWapT91-52Q
CTA OFFICER ELECTIONS
Read the candidate state-
ments.
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WILDFIRES: CTA CARES
Our members come together
for each other.
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cta.org/LAwildfires
HOME IS HERE
Find the latest info about
current immigration policies,
resources and guidance to
protect yourself and your
students and communities.
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BLUE SKIES AHEAD
Join CTA and NEA
on the Bluesky social
media platform.
@wearecta.bsky.social,
@neatoday.bsky.social
DISASTER RELIEF FUND
Over the years, CTA's DRF
has provided millions in
grants to CTA members.
Donate and apply at
cta.org/drf
SPRING GETAWAYS
Grab one or more of the great
travel deals and discounts at
CTA Access to Savings.
CTAMemberBenefits.org/
access
IFT GRANT DEADLINE
CTA's Institute for Teaching
awards grants to members
and chapters for innovative
projects. Apply by March 31.
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EMEID LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
BIPOC members interested
in CTA leadership roles
should apply to the Ethnic
Member Early Identification
and Development (EMEID)
program. Deadline: April 1.
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NEA'S ESP CONFERENCE
Enhance your skills and
knowledge. March 21-23,
Kentucky.
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nea.org/espconference
MAGAZINE DIGITAL PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
MEMBER
BENEFITS
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Photo: Members of El Camino
Real Charter High School-UTLA
went on strike in February before
negotiating a new contract that
includes a pay increase of 19%
over three years. See Page 48.
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