News Releases
The California Federation of Teachers issued the following statement today in response to Governor Brown’s State Budget proposal:
Thanks to the influx of revenues from Proposition 30, the Governor has begun to restore funding for education and other important programs hurt by years of budget cuts, and we support his stated intention…
New animated cartoon weighs in on Congressional debate Ed Asner narrates Tax the rich: An animated fairy tale
Sacramento, CA – The California Federation of Teachers (CFT), AFT, AFLCIO, today released an animated video narrated by Ed Asner that lays out the case for fair taxation.
In case you missed it…San Francisco Chronicle – Wield the power of the supermajority
Progressive activists joined Gov. Jerry Brown, Democrats and state legislative leaders to pass Proposition 30, the ballot measure to raise taxes to protect public schools and social services. We would have preferred not to do so.
Statements on Propositions 30 and 32 from CFT President Joshua Pechthalt
Educators are overjoyed that Proposition 30 passed. In standing up for public education and social services, a majority of Californians declared that we can turn the Golden State around.
8th Grader Can’t Vote, So She Makes Yes on 30 Appeal:
Gov. Brown Can’t Help with Your Homework, But Prop 30 Can
On Proposition 30 Educators are overjoyed that Proposition 30
passed. In standing up for public education and social services,
a majority of Californians declared that we can turn the Golden
State around. The huge blizzard of deceptive and scary political
advertising couldn’t obscure the reality that our schools are
underfunded. The people have spoken…
Governor Brown Spoke at UCLA Rally for Prop 30
Los Angeles — California Governor Jerry Brown spoke at a noon rally on Tuesday, October 16, in UCLA’s Bruin Plaza on behalf of Proposition 30, the only measure on the November 6 ballot that will prevent further cuts to education
Community Groups Call for End to Negative Attacks on Prop 30
Clergy, students, teachers, parents ask for end to negative
attack ads
Los Angeles – A coalition of parents, students, community groups
and faith-based organizations supporting Proposition 30 today
called for an end to negative attack ads against Prop 30 funded
by millionaire Molly Munger and the Proposition 38 campaign. The
coalition, Reclaim California’s Future, is committed to raising
revenue for California schools and services, and made the case
that negative ads will ultimately harm chances of any revenue
measure passing.
Statement of Carl Friedlander President of The California Federation of Teachers Community College Council
Statement presented before the California Community Colleges Board of Governors Special Meeting on Community College of San Francisco
California Federation of Teachers Congratulates Brice Harris on Appointment as Chancellor of California Community Colleges
Looks Forward to Collaborating During “Worst Period for
California Community College Students”
Sacramento, CA – The California Federation of Teachers
congratulates Brice Harris on his appointment as chancellor of
California’s community college system. Joshua Pechthalt, CFT
president, said, “Chancellor Harris comes in at a time when our
community colleges have suffered years of cuts and loss of
classes, at a time when the demand for expanding the mission of
our community colleges has never been greater…
CFT Solidarity with the Chicago Teachers Union Education reform the wrong way leads to strike
The California Federation of Teachers supports its sisters and brothers in the Chicago Teachers Union, AFT Local 1, who went on strike Monday…
CFT Statement on “Greatness by Design” Recommendations released by the Educator Excellence Task Force:
The California Federation of Teachers was a proud participant in developing the recommendations of the Educator Excellence Task Force, and we applaud the results of this lengthy process.
CFT Statement on the demise of AB 5
The failure of AB 5 to make it out of the California Legislature is a setback for the education community and all those who believe education reform requires a truly collaborative effort.
On the Confirmation of Betsy DeVos as Secretary of Education
STATEMENT FROM THE CALIFORNIA FEDERATION OF TEACHERS
Despite an unprecedented surge of opposition and protest, the United States Senate voted to confirm Betsy DeVos as the nation’s 11th Secretary of Education on Tuesday. The California Federation of Teachers is extremely disappointed in the confirmation of this unqualified candidate to lead our nation’s education system.
Appeals Court Overturns Vergara Lawsuit
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, April 14, 2016
Fred Glass, 510-579-3343
Cherri Senders,
818-422-2787
Educators Applaud Appellate Ruling in Meritless Vergara Lawsuit
Civil Rights Groups, Researchers, Legal Scholars, and Top Educators Urge Reversal of Deeply Flawed Vergara Ruling
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 16, 2015
Contacts: For CFT: Fred Glass
510-579-3343
For CTA: Frank Wells 562-708-5425
For Information on the Civil Rights Groups
Brief:
Jennifer Bezoza or Candice Francis, (415) 543-9697, ext: 232
Amicus “Friend of the Court” Briefs Filed Today
Spotlight Harm to Students and Failings of Decision