San Diego Education Association

On Juneteenth, we commemorate the end of slavery and celebrate Black freedom, resilience and joy. As educators, we honor this history by teaching the full story of Black Americans’ contributions to our nation. In California’s diverse classrooms, we’re committed to ensuring every student sees themselves reflected and valued. Education is liberation.

Will you be there tomorrow?

✊✊✊Rally to Fully Fund Prop 98: ✊✊✊
🗓️ Thurs, June 18
⏰ 11:00 AM
📍Meet @ Norman Park: 270 F St, Chula Vista, CA 91910
☀️ Family friendly! Bring your kids, bring your friends, & bring your own water
🔗 RSVP: https://forms.gle/mYS6V8oBLaMFyHteA
📲 Can't make it? Call Assemblymember David Alvarez ASAP!
Contact info & a script here: https://bit.ly/prop98action626

Union educators have the power to shape education far beyond just their own classroom or school!

In the most recent issue of the Advocate, SDEA members shared how they are using their experience with Teach Plus as a way to shape educational policy & develop their own skills as advocates, leaders, & union members.

✊ Feeling inspired? Applications for the next Teach Plus CA cohort are open until July 10!
👀 Want to learn more? The Teach Plus Emergent Bilingual Change Agent Network has a Zoom showcase TODAY, June 17, @ 5PM
🔗 See details, links, & more in the full article: https://bit.ly/sdeateachplus26

Time and time again, the Trump administration deprioritizes and undermines services that help the students who need them most. But we are here to say: not on our watch.

🚨URGENT ACTION ALERT THURSDAY: Protest Withholding of Prop 98 Funds‼️
We're facing statewide cuts to education funding, and we need to SHOW UP to demand better! California elected officials are still making decisions on next year's budget, & Prop 98 funds continue to be withheld. Our schools need MORE resources, not cuts! Come rally and show your support for public school funding - our window to protect this funding is closing.

✊✊✊Rally to Fully Fund Prop 98: ✊✊✊

🗓️ Thurs, June 18
⏰ 11:00 AM
📍Meet @ Norman Park: 270 F St, Chula Vista, CA 91910
☀️ Family friendly! Bring your kids, bring your friends, & bring your own water
🔗 RSVP: https://forms.gle/mYS6V8oBLaMFyHteA

📲 Can't make it? Call Assemblymember David Alvarez ASAP!
Contact info & a script here: https://bit.ly/prop98action626

TOMORROW: Learn more about the significance of Juneteenth to Workers' Rights and screenprint a piece of your own clothing to support Black Worker Justice! https://bit.ly/sdbwc_juneteenth

Come out to the SDBWC Juneteenth Kickoff on Tuesday June 16th at 6:00PM to learn about the significance of the holiday to the Workers’ Rights movement! We ask attendees to Bring Your Own Garment (e.g. t-shirt, jacket, tote bags, etc.) for a live activity to screenprint onto clothing you already love to wear out into the community. This event is for all interested in supporting economic justice for Black Workers in San Diego and to learn more about the SDBWC.

The SDBWC will kick off Juneteenth weekend with discussing the ties between enslavement and the current economic conditions of Black workers. We’ll also be hosting an activity to upcycle a piece of your clothing to show support for the Black Worker Justice Movement! Please RSVP, and tell a friend to tell a friend!

SDBWC Juneteenth Kickoff: Black Worker History & Live Screenprinting Activity
When: Tuesday, June 16th 6:00PM
Where: RSVP for Location
RSVP: https://secure.everyaction.com/1sBRkZam002e1QjG_ykoaA2

Thanks to educators gathering signatures this Spring, the extension of Prop 55 will be on the ballot in November. This is an essential step to avoid cuts to education funding in California... Our schools need MORE resources, not less!

We did it. 🙌 Signatures have been counted! The Secretary of State just announced that the permanent extension of Prop 55 to fund public education is eligible for the November ballot!

Coverage of the statewide campaign by Labor Notes ✊

They Didn’t Wait: California Teachers Strike and Win | Labor Notes Tens of thousands of California educators joined forces statewide, wagering that they could win more by working together. The result was a wave of strikes this school year that defied narratives of austerity and won better funding.

The San Diego County REAC (Racial and Ethnic Affairs Committee) is hosting the third annual Juneteenth Freedom Day Brunch celebrating ALL San Diego County Black educators on June 19th (Friday) at our SDEA CommUNITY Hall.

The San Diego REAC is composed of educators from African American, American Indian/ Alaska Native, El Sol (Mexican, Hispanic, Latina/o/x, Chicana/o/x) and Asian and Pacific Islander communities.

There is no cost for CTA members to attend this brunch!

RSVP here by June 15th, 2026: http://bit.ly/2026JuneteenthRSVP

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