Issue link: http://educator.cta.org/i/1546952
Let's Win for Our Students, Schools on Election Day Learn More About Our Union Every member has a voice as we organize to win, P. 46 Paid Pregnancy Leave: We Did It! Member stories, union power win historic victory, P. 34 Fight for public school funding — vote Yes on Prop. 3 • Our union's ballot recommendations at a glance, P. 21 • Richard Barrera for State Superintendent of Public Instruction, P. 20 2 cta.org Fall 2026 C O N T E N T S Photos: Top, CTA Secretary-Treasurer Erika Jones speaks at the State Capitol after paid pregnancy leave is included in the 2026–27 State Budget in August. Bottom, attendees at CTA's New Educator Weekend conference. Cover: Members across the state come together to rally and canvass for Prop. 3. In the Know 7 Calendar 10 News & Notes Spotlight 13 DAY OF ACTION: Scenes from the Sept. 19 Prop. 3 kickoff 15 DREAM BIG!: Add your voice to help shape our vision for public schools in California Features 22 YES ON PROP. 3: Join educators across the state as we walk, knock and talk for Prop. 3 29 SPECIAL REPORT: The lasting benefits of fully funding education Advocacy 40 LAWSUIT: Our union sues the state for $6 billion in Prop. 98 education funds 41 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: CTA- sponsored bills await the governor 's signature 43 BARGAINING: Statewide roundup of contract wins, ongoing negotiations Our Union 56 LIT FROM WITHIN: New works by members 57 MINI-POSTER: #YesOn3