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SJTA represents professional educators who lead the way through their commitment to public education. All members of the Association are valued, respected, and compensated for their educational expertise and their efforts on behalf of students. SJTA is active at the local, state, and national levels, with its participation in all phases of the decision-making process positively influencing every a
Fully staffed schools are not a dream for the future. Counselors, Special Education staff, Arts and Music support, nurses to name a few are what every school needs, everyday. The next Schools of Tomorrow Implementation Committee (STIC) meeting is on February 24th from 6-8:30pm. Before the STIC meeting, the School Board will hold a Public Hearing for the community from 4:30 – 5:45. All events will be at the District Office, 855 Lenzen Ave.
01/22/2026
Wear blue tomorrow, January 23, as a visible sign that we stand together—across state lines and across communities—in support of safe, welcoming public schools where children can learn without fear.
01/22/2026
Today, SJTA stands in solidarity with our brothers and sisters of UTR and Teamsters Local 856 on the line for safe, stable, fully staffed schools, and competitive wages and benefits.
10/30/2025
San José Teachers Association
Latino Caucus Kick-Off
Official Meeting
You’re Invited to Join Us Remotely on Zoom!
📅 Date: Thursday, October 30, 2025
🕕 Time: 7:30-8:30PM
💻 Where: Online via
🔗 Zoom Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89665157258?pwd=YfPVOnEn2F16MCnys0TBxqm4ztJ6Vj.1
Come be part of the launch of the Latino Caucus — a space for connection, empowerment, and advocacy!
Learn about our mission and goals
Meet fellow teachers
Discover how you can get involved and make a difference
All are welcome — ¡Todos son bienvenidos!
This is a virtual gathering. Join from anywhere!
10/14/2025
SOLIDARITY ACTION INCOMING!🚨🚨🚨
This Thursday October 16, come to the Oak Grove Board Meeting to support OGEA educators.
Starts at 5:30 in the Davis Parking Lot.
5035 Edenview Dr.
San Jose Ca.
09/02/2025
It was a BUSY WEEKEND for SJTA! On Saturday, 8/30, Renata Sanchez, Michael Hickey, Melissa Urbain, and Wendy Savinar attended the IBEW 332 Labor Day BBQ celebrating generations of labor wins.
Sunday was PRIDE! Thanks to Annie Tobin for painting our SJTA PRIDE banner. Ryan Alpers, Melissa Urbain, Renata Sanchez, Paul Nyhof, and Matthew Seymour represented.
08/25/2025
This past Saturday, August 23rd, SJTA members Ana Silva, Ruben Miranda, and Melissa Urbain. Supporting UESF in their bargaining Campaign. We Can’t Wait for safe and stable schools!
07/01/2025
Looking to buy union made for the 4th?
05/18/2025
SJTA came ready for the ! We, along with thousands of educators and teachers from across the Bay came together to show when there are threats to public education we STAND UP AND FIGHT BACK!
04/26/2025
Congratulations to SJTA’s 2024-2025 WHO (We Honor Ours) award winner, our Bargaining Chair, Kristen Bernhardt! We are so thankful for the support that Kristen provides to all of our union by representing us at the bargaining table. Congratulations!!