Palm Springs Teachers Association

Meet Dr. Tony Signoret, the PSTA endorsed candidate for Trustee Area 4 for the PSUSD Board of Education. https://drtonysignoret.com/

Good morning all. Sharing some sad news about a member of our PSTA family who needs support at this time.
Desert Learning Academy teacher Diann Carroll, and her husband, Mark, who teaches at La Quinta High, recently lost their home and vehicle due to a fire. One of Mark’s students has set up a GoFundMe account to provide financial support. Here is a link to the account if you would like to contribute: https://www.gofundme.com/f/coming-together-for-mr-nics-recovery?attribution_id=sl:2eb778a8-782b-406a-90e2-2093252f8e24&lang=en_US&ts=1778200622&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_content=amp17_control-amp20_control&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link.

Here is also a link to KESQ’s story on this tragedy:
https://kesq.com/news/news-headlines/2026/05/12/teachers-saved-from-fast-moving-la-quinta-house-fire-grateful-for-community-support/

Teachers saved from fast-moving La Quinta house fire grateful for community support LA QUINTA, Calif. (KESQ) - A La Quinta couple said they are overwhelmed by the support they’ve received after first responders helped them escape a fast-moving house fire that destroyed their home. Diann Carroll, a teacher at Desert Learning Academy, and her husband, Mark Nicholas, a teacher at La...

Adopt The Arts Sound and Vision Awards at The Plaza Theatre
Monday, March 2, 2026

Adopt The Arts Sound and Vision Awards | The Plaza Theatre On Monday, March 2, 2026, Adopt the Arts takes over the iconic Plaza Theatre in Palm Springs for an unforgettable night celebrating two Rock & Roll Hall of Fame legends — PAUL RODGERS (Free, Bad Company) and GEEZER BUTLER (Black Sabbath).

Palm Springs Unified School District's new cell phone policy will be implemented in the 2026-2027 school year. The board policy is linked in the comments.

Palm Springs Unified approves cell phone restriction, set to take effect next school year PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – A change for students at Palm Springs Unified School District is on the way. The Board considered a new policy Tuesday night that would keep students from using cell phones in the classroom. It wrote in its policy that the Board "recognizes that the use of personal s...

This week is National School Counseling Week, and we are proud to celebrate the important work of our School Counselors. This year’s theme, “School Counselors Amplify Student Success,” reflects the essential role counselors play in helping students reach their full potential.

School Counselors serve all students by supporting their academic growth, college and career readiness, and social-emotional well-being. Through this work, counselors help students explore their strengths, interests, and talents while building the skills they need to thrive in school and beyond.

As an integral part of the educational process, School Counselors collaborate with families, teachers, and school staff to help students set meaningful goals, develop healthy mindsets, and navigate challenges. They also connect students and families to community resources that strengthen comprehensive support systems and expand opportunities for success.

The work of School Counselors directly supports Palm Springs Unified School District's Portrait of a Graduate, helping students develop critical skills such as self-awareness, perseverance, collaboration, responsible decision-making, and self-direction. Through their leadership and advocacy, School Counselors promote access, equity, and opportunity, contributing to a culture of success across our schools.

- Lisa Todd
Director of Student Services
Palm Springs Unified School District

This National Board Certified Teachers Week, we’re proud to recognize Kathleen Crawford (Mathematics/EA) as PSTA's only active National Board Certified Teacher. 🎉

National Board Certification represents the highest standard in the profession, and her dedication, expertise, and impact on students and colleagues reflect that every day. Thank you, Kathleen, for leading by example and for the incredible work you do for our school community. 👏📚

Dual Immerson classes are available at Two Bunch Palms Elementary, Vista del Monte Elementary, Raymond Cree Middle, and Palm Springs High.

Palm Springs Unified Launches Dual Immersion Program in Desert Hot Springs Palm Springs Unified School District is introducing a dual immersion program in Desert Hot Springs, allowing students to learn English and Spanish simultaneously. The program aims to build biliteracy and cultural awareness from an early age.

Rhonda McQuown received a grant from California Casualty for her classroom.
Ms. McQuown says she will use the funding to purchase art supplies that are appropriate for her special education classroom of mild/moderate students that have learning disabilities, autism or intellectual disabilities, stating “appropriate art supplies will enhance student enrichment and art experiences.”
Congratulations!!!

2024 Music & Arts Grant Recipients Congratulations to all of the 2024 Music & Arts Grant recipients presented by California Casualty

Congratulations, Rhonda, and thank you, Inez and California Casualty, for these amazing opportunities for our Members.

We’ve had a lot of questions about these signs, so let’s clear it up.

We have not endorsed Joey Acuña. CVTA does not endorse in anything but our local school board race. We are not sure which teachers have endorsed him, because we know CTA did not do so. If you’d like to know who the teachers are who endorsed him, we suggest contacting him to ask.