News Releases
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