Lysa Sassman

mom, teacher, life long learner, advocate for public education, civil rights and peace for our planet

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"We are sick & tired of people who don't know what we do telling us what to do!" Eric Heins, CTA Vice Pres. Strategic Plan #EDUCATIONREFORM

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"Teachers are not the problem in Public Education. They are the solution." Tom Torlakson CA State Superintendent #CTA #EDUCATIONREFORM

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Social media is a powerful tool that can strengthen your local or tear it apart. Post & administer thoughtfully & respectfully. #CTA

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@myVSOA @CATeachersAssoc To fire someone in ANY profession without an investigation is a travesty of justice and civil rights. #VergaraTrial

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How will we attract & retain quality educators if we continue strip away their basic rights? Travesty of justice for students! #VergaraTrial

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"I signed that bill so we are not gonna have those damn tests anymore!" CA Governor Jerry Brown #ctastatecouncil #edreform

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"This is OUR time to set the education agenda in CA and across the nation" Dean Vogel, CTA President #ctastatecouncil #edreform

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@CATeachersGR @JerryBrownGov @devchino DITTO THAT'S RIGHT!

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"Teams win. Not individuals." Carolyn Dogget CTA Executive Director #ctastatecouncil #educationteform

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"Leading isn't always easy but it's the right thing to do. " Carolyn Dogget quoting Dean Vogel #ctastatecouncil #educationreform

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@JonHalvorsen Thanks my friend and union brother! :)

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"Heroics are done every single day in classrooms across the nation." Dennis Van Rokel NEA President #ctastatecouncil #educationreform

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"It's time for a moratorium on high stakes testing." Dean Vogel, CTA President #ctastatecouncil #educationtreform

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Equal rights for all. Simple. Just. Overdue. #marriageequality

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Excited that sun is still shining at this moment. Concerned about how I will react to my alarm clock tomorrow am....

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"You're going down the right path. Do not take baby steps. Be bold. Be audacious. Be committed." Yvonne Walker on SPG's task. #cta#education

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"More than being in union, we are in a movement." Yvonne Walker, SEIU 1000 President #education #CTA SPG

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Wearing red tomorrow to support Seattle teachers! Say NO to the INSANITY that has become high stakes testing! #scrapthemap #education

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@mikemattos65 another great day of collaboration! Sad Cohort 2 wrapping up but very grateful for 1 more day to look FW to this fall! THANKS

[California Teachers Association @WeAreCTA]

CTA is signing on to the
National Resolution on High-Stakes Testing. http://t.co/WbbR0FPN