Issue link: http://educator.cta.org/i/1535219
I N C A L I F O R N I A , we have a notable history of welcoming all and recognizing everyone's unique contributions. Educators strive to fulfill the promise of a quality public education for all students, regardless of their background or zip code, and take pride in caring for and nurturing every single child and young person. And in our union, we work together to protect our students and communities that are vulnerable to attacks by powerful forces. Today, decision makers at the federal level are cutting funding for school meals for students in families that make $39,000 or less annually, support for students with dyslexia, ADHD and other disabilities, and more. Inhumane new policies and executive orders, educator layoffs and slashed school and agency budgets threaten to cause irreparable harm for all of us. Together, we are fighting to keep schools strong and California a welcoming refuge for all. California Day of the Teacher, National School Nurse Day and CTA ESP Day are the perfect time to celebrate and honor what we accomplish every day and what we fight for in our communities. Here are a few ways to celebrate at your school: • Post this poster in your classroom, school hallway or other public area. • Join your local chapter's celebrations and attend upcoming union meetings and actions. • Use hashtags in school and chapter social media: #DayoftheTeacher, #SchoolNurseDay and #ESPDay. A B O U T T H I S P O S T E R : Mer Young (Chichimeca & Apache, @youngmer) is an Indigenous multidisciplinary artist who lives and works on the traditional lands of Tongva (Long Beach, CA). She is a BIPOC activist and water and environmental justice advocate. Her artworks aim to inspire, celebrate and elevate Indigenous and native cultures and to bring about change within Brown and Black communities. Pictured on the poster is kindergarten teacher and United Educators of San Francisco member Mariaesther Diaz, with a few of her students at Marshall Elementary School. California Public Schools: Celebrate 2025 California Day of the Teacher, National School Nurse Day and CTA Education Support Professionals Day Home to All Students