California Retired Teachers Association

08/25/2026

(08-25-26) Let’s Finish August Strong!
All month long, we’ve been talking about Social Security and Medicare and why protecting these earned benefits matters. Now, as we wrap up the month, let’s make sure we’re doing our part to protect them for today’s retirees and future generations.

CalRTA is calling on Congress to work together in a bipartisan effort to strengthen and protect the future of Social Security and Medicare.

📢 Your voice matters. Take a few minutes today to contact your Representative and California’s Senators. Let Congress know that retirees are paying attention and expect action.

👉 Take action today: https://mailchi.mp/calrta.org/082526-call-to-action-m

08/24/2026

🎉 Teacher Grant applications are OPEN!
Know a California public school teacher? Spread the word! Applying takes just 30 seconds—no strings attached.

🍎 Apply today: www.calrta.org/teacher-grants

Teacher Grants are just one way CalRTA supports today's educators. For nearly a century, we've also fought to protect educators' retirement security - including helping repeal the WEP and GPO. And we're not done yet.

Whether you're an active or retired educator, your membership helps make this work possible.

For just $5.50/month - with convenient Easy Pay through CalSTRS for retirees - you can support advocacy that benefits educators today and tomorrow.

👉 Join us: https://calrta.org/join-us

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08/21/2026

Happy Friday Funny!

08/21/2026

08/20/2026

(08/20/26) The SAVE Act didn’t pass—but the fight isn’t over.

There is now discussion of adding pieces of the SAVE Act (H.R. 22) to other must-pass legislation when Congress returns.

That could mean major changes to voter registration requirements moving forward with little to no public debate, review and transparency.

Now is the time to make your voice heard. Contact your U.S. Representative and Senators and urge them to oppose efforts to add SAVE Act provisions to other bills.

👉 Take action today: https://mailchi.mp/calrta.org/082026-call-to-action-m

08/19/2026

🎉 Applications are NOW OPEN!

California public school teachers can now apply for one of 40 $100 classroom grants!

Need supplies? Books? STEM materials? Art projects? Flexible seating? Use the grant however it works best for your classroom.

✅ 30-second online application
✅ No essays
✅ No strings attached

Applications are open August 19 through September 16.

Supporting today's teachers is just one of the many ways CalRTA advocates for California's education community.

Special thanks to the CalRTA Educational Foundation for helping make these grants possible.

Apply today:
https://calrta.org/teacher-grants

LEARN MORE about CalRTA - Your voice in pension protection and retirement security - at www.calrta.org/join-us