Issue link: http://educator.cta.org/i/1543424
The following issues were [amplified] in this year's survey, compared with last year's, illustrating just a few of the ways that educators and public schools are [in crisis, functioning under increased pressure]. Educators are actively campaigning to increase and defend school funding across the state, both at the district and state level, where educators are in the early stages of organizing to permanently extend Prop 55 and the 15 billion dollars it generates for our schools. Percentage point increase from 2025 saying the issue is very serious +8 points +4 points Percentage of educators reporting the following as serious issues 88% Insufficient funding for schools 88% Low pay for educators 78% Overcrowded classrooms +2 points The State of California's Public Education A Survey of TK-12 Educators The State of California's Public Schools In our new report, members cite underfunding of schools, cost of living as serious concerns — and are willing to strike to improve conditions F O R T H E S E C O N D consecutive year, our union has released the "State of California's Public Schools," a survey of 2,000 mem- bers on a range of economic and workplace issues. (Read the full report at bit.ly/3ZKaxDR.) Similar to last year, members expressed concerns about resources in the classroom and being able to afford basics such as groceries, health care and household bills. is year's survey also highlighted members' willingness to take collective action to address these issues, including a strong willingness to strike. Members also continued to convey a strong resilience and commitment to public education and their students, with 77% saying they still love their job. Survey highlights: • 88% of educators surveyed say that insufficient funding for California schools is a serious issue, an eight point increase from 2025. • 80% believe that California schools don't have enough resources to meet student needs, a three point increase from 2025. • 84% report insufficient resources, staff, and/or training to support special education students. • 78% highlight overcrowding in classrooms as another serious issue. • 73% report a serious educator shortage at their schools. • More than half note the increase of immigration raids as a 12 cta.org Spotlight