Meet the California Teachers Association. CTA has led the labor movement for more than 150 years, fighting for educators’ rights and the rights for every public school student to have access to quality education. Learn More About CTA

California Teachers Association is the unified voice for educators in California’s public schools and community colleges. With the combined strength and commitment of 310,000 members, CTA is a powerful and passionate advocate for students and public education.

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Founded in 1863, CTA represents 310,000 educators in California advocating for the education profession and public education. CTA includes teachers, counselors, school librarians, social workers, psychologists, nurses, and more.

Our members include teachers, counselors, psychologists, librarians, Education Support Professionals, school nurses, higher education faculty and staff, students preparing to join the profession and retired educators. We have more than 1,100 local chapters in school districts throughout California. We are CTA.

Join California teachers, counselors, school librarians, social workers, psychologists, community college faculty, nurses and education support professionals in advocating for students and each other.

CTA members advocate for quality public education all California students deserve. Learn more about our advocacy positions on class size, access to preschool, a well-rounded education, affordable college, and more.

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9 million students in California 9 million reasons to support learning and growth. These ten initiatives outline the California Teachers Association’s expectations for a quality public education based on student-centered proven strategies from preschool through higher education.