Issue link: http://educator.cta.org/i/1535219
David Goldberg addresses the delegates CTA State Council of Education met April 4–6, 2025, in Los Angeles. In his speech to delegates, CTA President David Goldberg acknowledged the current challenges we face — insidious educator layoffs and cuts, assaults on our basic civil rights and freedom of speech, the dismantling of the Department of Education, funding cuts to rural schools and communities, and more. But he reminded us of the hope we carry within our union, where "we lift each other up to that light of change." He outlined significant ways our union is fighting back, includ- ing the May 17 statewide action "Fight for Schools" (cta.org/ffs). " These mass actions are an important means of resistance not just to the attacks from DC," Goldberg said, "but will also send a clear mes- sage to electeds in our state that we will fight for the funding our schools deserve in the fifth largest economy on the planet." He ended by urging all to seize the opportunity to make positive change. " This is a moment of both challenge and opportunity for us, and for the broader labor movement. On one hand we face an existential threat, but on the other a real opportunity to build a stronger, resur- gent labor movement. " The pressure that we are under, as educators, workers and union members, is real. But pressure can also create the kind of crucible where real change occurs, where movements are born, and where courage is forged." Election Results On April 5, the following candidates were elected by the Council body: CTA President Term of Office: June 26, 2025–June 25, 2028 Elected — David B. Goldberg CTA Vice President Term of Office: June 26, 2025–June 25, 2028 Elected — Leslie S. Littman CTA Board of Directors, DISTRICT C Term of Office: June 26, 2025–June 25, 2028 Elected — Angela Normand CTA Board of Directors, DISTRICT O Term of Office: June 26, 2025–June 25, 2028 Elected — Gregory Abt CTA Board of Directors, DISTRICT P Term of Office: June 26, 2025–June 25, 2028 Elected — Kisha Borden CTA Board of Directors, DISTRICT Q Term of Office: June 26, 2025–June 25, 2028 Elected — DeWayne Sheaffer NEA Director from California, DISTRICT 5 Term of Office: September 1, 2025–August 31, 2028 Elected — Hilary Hall NEA Alternate Director from California, SEAT 3 Term of Office: September 1, 2025–August 31, 2028 Elected — Shelly Ehrke "Pressure can also create the kind of crucible where real change occurs, where movements are born, and where courage is forged." —CTA President David Goldberg Our Fight for Schools Hope, and calls to action C T A S T A T E C O U N C I L R E P O R T : 46 cta.org Our Union