Issue link: http://educator.cta.org/i/1539593
Strike School In late August, United Educators of San Francisco and other Bay Area locals hosted a strike readiness academy at a local high school. Hundreds of educators from across the state came together to learn from each other, strengthen cross-chapter ties and build statewide organizing power as they kicked off the new year and continued support for the We Can't Wait campaign (wecantwait.info). In attendance were members of Natomas Teachers Assn., Oakland Education Assn., Salinas Valley Federation of Teachers, San Diego Education Assn., San Jose Teachers Assn. Twin Rivers United Educators, United Teachers of Richmond, and Berkeley Federation of Teachers. Strike school participants on the steps of Mission High School in S.F. NEA President Pringle Visits Dream Centers I N E A R L Y S E P T E M B E R , NEA President Becky Pringle joined CTA President David Goldberg for a tour of the Food Pantry and Dream Centers operated by Alhambra Teachers Assn. (ATA) and Alhambra Unified School District. At the pantry, Pringle announced a $25,000 donation on behalf of NEA to support its work. The pantry holds distributions throughout the year to families and district staff who face food insecurity, a growing problem exacerbated by cuts to SNAP made by the Trump Administration. "We hope that this small token of appreciation goes a long way towards meeting the food insecurity needs of the students, families and educators of the Alhambra community," Pringle said. The tour included three Dream Centers at local high schools, where students, staff and community partners showcased programs that support student wellness, academics and family needs. The centers are safe respite from the chaos and uncertainty that ICE poses for students, many of whom are part of recent immigrant families from all corners of the globe. " Today 's visit is powerful testament to the work union educators do day in and day out with our students," said Goldberg. "Many of these programs and services, which are held in Community Schools, exist to meet the needs of the whole student. These places restore hope, dignity and the belief that a better future is possible." Pringle, second from right, Goldberg, center, and ATA President Ralph Hernandez (wearing a red tie) with ATA educators at a Dream Center; Pringle speaks to a student. 11 S E P T E M B E R 2 0 2 5