Issue link: http://educator.cta.org/i/1539593
GOP Reps' Betrayal California's congressional representatives vote for draconian budget cuts — after many promised they would not. PAG E 2 4 How Sac City Teachers Built a Movement A decade of work results in a unified community and wins for students, educators. PAG E 3 4 Defending Our Immigrant Communities Educators organize to protect students and communities from federal attacks PAG E 1 4 2 cta.org September 2025 C O N T E N T S September 2025 Cover: UTLA's Yolanda Vazquez, Christina Dan-Calin, Monica Hein and Tom Van Sciver welcome all students to Arleta HS in Van Nuys on the first day of school. Photos this page, from top: UTLA educators held #WelcomeBackLA events at schools on Aug. 14; Rep. Jay Obernolte promised to vote against cuts to education but broke his word; Sac City Teachers Assn. mobilized members and community to win big for students. In the Know 7 Calendar 10 News & Notes Spotlight 12 COMMUNITY SCHOOLS: An educator found her purpose Features 21 HOME AGAIN: Creating safe spaces at the new year begins 28 VOTE YES ON PROP. 50! Unions lead the fight to protect public education in a Nov. 4 election 30 TRUMP'S BUDGET: The devastating impact of the big ugly bill on schools, families Organizing 40 STATE BUDGET: Our fight to protect Prop. 98 continues 41 GRANTS: Locals can apply for multiple CTA organizing grants 42 BARGAINING: Statewide roundup Our Union 44 UNION STRONG: Learn more about our union 52 REPORT: CTA Economic Benefits Trust 53 CCA: New leadership 54 CALM: Self-care with children 55 SPORTS: Athletic grants for your school's sports program 56 LIT FROM WITHIN: New-ish works by our members I n s i d e T h i s I s s u e LIED