Carol Jago retires as editor of California English; search for new editor begins.

See details under California English: About the Editor

Elections:

Vote for Your CATE Board

Cast your ballot to elect officers to CATE’s Board of Directors. 

Voting will remain open until May 1, 2026.

Thanks and stay tuned for results!

CATE 2026 Convention

The convention took place in Los Angeles at the Hilton LAX, March 6-8, 2026, with a pre-convention by the California Writing Project on Thursday, March 5, 2026.

Evaluations

We want your feedback! Please submit evaluations by April 1.

CATE 2026 - Power to the Teacher

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Convention Evaluation

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State of California Department of Education

Updates from the CDE

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Quarterly reports from CATE’s liaison from
the California Department of Education

California School Districts Map

Lookout for Upcoming Legislation

NEW!

CATE’s Legislative Analyst Bill Younglove shares valuable news and insights

Congratulations to CATE and California English Editor Carol Jago!

NCTE 2024 Journal of Excellence Award

Carol Jago, editor of California English, recipient of the NCTE Journal of Excellence Award

California English was also a 2018 recipient of the prestigious award.

2018 NCTE Affiliate Journal of Excellence Award
California English

Call for Manuscripts

Manuscripts are being reviewed for the next two upcoming journals. Details about article submission, theme, and deadlines are available now.

View the active calls for manuscripts 

Browse California English journals

Journals are posted on CATEweb.

View past issues of CE

About the Editor

Carol Jago has been awarded multiple times throughout her career. We are honored to have her as part of the CATE family.

Read more about CE‘s editor

Kent D. Williamson Award for Affiliate Membership

Thank you California ELA teachers!

We are pleased to announce that CATE has received the Kent D. Williamson award for affiliate membership. Our members grew by two-thirds this past year. This is all thanks to YOU!

Membership in CATE is strong and we are growing month by month.

2023 Kent D. Williamson award for affiliate membership

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