Burlingame, CA…California Teachers Association President Eric Heins issued the following statement today in support of the Calaveras Unified Educators’ Association’s strike over unresolved disputes concerning class sizes, school safety issues and professional pay.

“All students, regardless of ZIP code, deserve a quality education taught by highly qualified teachers, and that is especially true for our rural students. Students who live in remote areas deserve excellent teachers. Along with the 325,000 educators from all communities in California, we proudly stand united with the courageous teachers of Calaveras. This fight is about providing students with class sizes that allow them to learn and thrive, safe schools, and the ability to attract and retain the best teachers for Calaveras students. We encourage Calaveras Unified School District Superintendent Mark Campbell to do his homework, like Calaveras teachers did, and realize CUSD can afford the Calaveras Unified Educators’ Association’s proposal that puts resources into the classroom where students have the opportunity to succeed.

“We urge the district to keep its promise to the students of Calaveras County and settle the contract with their teachers.”

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