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help avoid some of the deepest cuts. They conceded that the infusion of federal funds would represent only a short-term fix to a long-term problem. The challenge facing the Legislature is exacerbated by the fact that Republican state lawmakers have remained adamantly opposed to closing loopholes and raising new revenues. Republican state legislators have even balked at supporting the limited tax increases Gov. Schwarzenegger has proposed. In January, CTA launched a statewide ra- dio campaign spotlighting lawmakers’ fail- ure to act as California slides further to the bottom of the nation in funding for public education. The spots aired on 70 radio sta- tions statewide, including Spanish and Asian-language stations. In an environment where schools and the families of students have already been economically devastated, the governor’s newest proposals are particularly onerous. Worse yet, they come at a time, as Education Week reported, that California has fallen to a dismal 47th place in terms of its fiscal sup- port for schools. Under the state constitution, the Legisla- ture has until June 15 to send the governor a balanced budget proposal for the 2009-10 fiscal year. The governor has until June 30 to sign the measure into law for the fiscal year that begins on July 1. In recent years, those deadlines have rarely been met. Lawmakers are reportedly working on an 18-month budget solution that could result in an early approval of the 2009-10 spending plan, too. GLBT grants and scholarship awarded to 12 individuals Scholarship program, which was cre- ated to promote human and civil rights by making our public schools safe for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons. The program, available to members T Enjoy the rewards. Get something back for your everyday purchases. Use your California Teachers Association Visa® Card with WorldPoints® rewards from Bank of America, and you’ll earn points you can redeem for cash, travel, merchandise, even unique adventures.� Rewards for the things you buy anyway. Plus ongoing support for the California Teachers Association. 1.866.438.6262 Use Priority Code FACBGVwhen calling. For information about the rates, fees, and other costs and benefits associated with the use of this Rewards card, or to apply, call the toll free number above, or write to P.O. Box 15020, Wilmington, DE 19850. � Terms apply to program features and Credit Card account benefits. For more information about the program, visit bankofamerica.com/worldpoints. Details accompany new account materials. This credit card program is issued and administered by FIA Card Services, N.A. The WorldPoints program is managed in part by independent third parties, including a travel agency registered to do business in California (Reg. No. 2036509-50); Ohio (Reg. No. 87890286); Washington (6011237430) and other states, as required. Visa is a registered trademark of Visa International Service Association, and is used by the issuer pursuant to license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. WorldPoints, the WorldPoints design and Platinum Plus are registered trademarks of FIA Card Services, N.A. Bank of America and the Bank of America logo are registered trademarks of Bank of America Corporation. All other company and product names and logos are the property of others and their use does not imply endorsement of, or an association with, the WorldPoints program. ©2008 Bank of America Corporation T-709149-092107 BAD-02-08-10988 BAD-02-08-10988.CTA 2/7/08 12:00 PM Page 1**nbkjy5z�**Users:nbkjy5z:Desktop: of CTA and Student CTA, awards grants to support projects and presentations that promote understanding and respect for GLBT persons, and scholarships for members enrolled in a teaching/coun- seling credential program who under- stand the importance of GLBT educa- tors as role models. Grants and scholarships of up to $2,000 are awarded each year. The 2009 grant recipients are: Kirsten Barnes, Hanford Secondary Educators Association; Jocelyn F. Chavez, Fontana Teachers Association; Jeffrey Davis, San Ramon Valley Education Associa- tion; Susan Hook, Temple City Educa- tion Association; Kenneth L. MacPher- son, Natomas Teachers Association; Mi- chael McKibban, Oakdale Teachers As- sociation; Jennifer Pardini, Fremont Unified District Teachers Association; Kimberly A. Peaker-Lozano (recipient of two grants), Kern High School Teach- ers Association; Zack Pitt-Smith, Oak- land Education Association; Jeff Poe, Fremont Unified District Teachers As- sociation; and Jan Speller, South San Francisco Classroom Teachers Associa- tion. The 2009 scholarship recipient is Areli Dohner-Chavez, CSU Stanislaus. welve grants and one scholarship have been awarded in CTA’s GLBT Saf e t y in S chools Grant and february 2009 | www.cta.org 35