The Advocate
March 8, 2025 Issue
“As a union, we could choose to sit on the sidelines, hoping that more humane values eventually prevail. Our SDEA Board and Representative Council, however, have set us on a path to not acquiesce to the status quo.” Read more in Letters in Solidarity.
At the end of February, SDEA members held rallies and walk-ins at schools across the District, to show solidarity and gather support ahead of our first bargaining session. Read more and see highlights from our walk-ins!
Do you have a project you’ve been dreaming about for your classroom or school? What could you do with $20,000? IFT Grants are an opportunity to fund your dreams! See some of the projects that other SDEA members have funded, and then dream big for your students!
Salary Advancement: Learn more about opportunities to advance on the salary scale, eligibility for stipends and additional pay, and even an opportunity to add an additional credential for free. Read more here.
SDEA members democratically shape our union’s policy, through elected representatives and our Political Involvement Committee. Read more about the SDEA policy process and recently approved policies.
