Mission
THE CALIFORNIA TEACHERS ASSOCIATION EXISTS TO PROTECT AND PROMOTE THE WELL-BEING OF ITS MEMBERS; TO IMPROVE THE CONDITIONS OF TEACHING AND LEARNING; TO ADVANCE THE CAUSE OF FREE, UNIVERSAL, AND QUALITY PUBLIC EDUCATION FOR ALL STUDENTS; TO ENSURE THAT THE HUMAN DIGNITY AND CIVIL RIGHTS OF ALL CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND ADULTS ARE PROTECTED; AND TO SECURE A MORE JUST, EQUITABLE, AND DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY.