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Summer 2025

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"Federal cuts will hurt our district's ability to do things like provide meals to our students, which so many of our students depend on," said Medina-Owens, who is president of Pittsburg Education Assn. "So many of our students and families are vul- nerable at this moment — and we need to fight for the resources they need to survive." Dinuba Teachers Association member Nadira Arreola said when public education goes underfunded, the ones who suffer the most are always the ones who need the most. "ese cuts don't trim fat, they cut into the soul of public edu- cation. I'm here to say: our children's futures aren't negotiable. We need more funding, not less," said Arreola. "We need trained staff, smaller class sizes, access to specialists and inclusive pro- grams that lift all students." Learn more about each action at cta.org/ffs. Like the other rallies, San Francisco's gathering drew educators and allies from miles away. An educator advocates for her students in San Francisco. United Educators of San Francisco speakers at the rally. "Federal cuts will hurt our district's ability to do things like provide meals to our students, which so many of our students depend on." —Pittsburg Education Assn. President Celia Medina-Owens 10 cta.org Feature

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