The Advocate
May 23, 2026
“It is easy to get discouraged with the threats to public education and unions from the federal administration and to our funding, but we can’t give up!” Read more in Letters in Solidarity!
Election day is coming up on June 2! Have you voted yet? If you are still researching who to vote for, let your union help you with your democracy homework. Check out SDEA’s Voter Guide for labor-endorsed candidates up and down the ballot.
We know that part of our fight for the schools our students deserve is at the state level, not just in our District. Hear from SDEA members who used their experience with Teach Plus as a way to shape educational policy and develop their own skills as advocates, leaders, and union members.
Know Your Rights: Maintenance Requests: Learn how our new contract offers a more streamlined process for requesting time-sensitive repairs. Keep these updated flyers handy!
SDEA offers scholarship opportunities for members and members’ dependents each year. Congratulations to all the recipients of SDEA’s 2026 scholarships!
This year, we built to our peak collective power – strike readiness! – and that would not have been possible without the local organizing in sites and programs across our District. Our solidarity is strongest when it is cultivated with the people we work with every day! See a list of sites and programs that are currently at 100% union membership.
Join us in congratulating the 2026 Teachers of the Year! This annual recognition is a collaboration between SDEA members and the District to identify, uplift, and celebrate educators. Learn more about the 2026 Teachers of the Year here!
