The Advocate

January 11, 2025 Issue

“As union educators, we must be prepared to defend our students, public education, and our rights against any attack, at any level.” Read more in Letters in Solidarity.

SDEA members voted overwhelmingly to ratify the We Can’t Wait Bargaining platform! Now it’s time to make sure the community is on board with us as we begin bargaining. See updates and community information here.

Educators see the daily student impact of a lack of Special Education staffing. It’s time to make sure the Board has the same sense of urgency. Show up in solidarity on January 28!

Our union power lies in our solidarity, especially at the site level! See an example of how SDEA members at Alcott Elementary recently organized to solve urgent needs.

Restorative Justice: Our union contract gives educators the right to the resources necessary to implement Restorative Practices. Learn more with our new flyer. Learn more with our new flyer.