CalSTRS California State Teachers' Retirement System (CalSTRS) is the world's largest educator-only pension. CalSTRS also provides disability and survivor benefits.

The California State Teachers’ Retirement System is the largest educator-only pension fund in the world. CalSTRS administers a hybrid retirement system, consisting of traditional defined benefit, cash balance and voluntary defined contribution plans. CalSTRS serves California’s more than 1 million public school educators and their families from the state’s more than 1,700 school districts, county

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06/16/2026

Kristen LoPrell, California Teacher of the Year at Grossmont High School, talks about financial security. "Thankfully, I'm still jazzed to be in the classroom. But I think what CalSTRS provides me is an incredible level of security to know when retirement comes, I'll be prepared."

Watch the full video: https://www.calstrs.com/teacher-profiles

Retirees and beneficiaries who receive a paper benefit check: Your check looks different now. The State Controller’s Off...
06/15/2026

Retirees and beneficiaries who receive a paper benefit check: Your check looks different now. The State Controller’s Office changed the design and the type of paper used. It’s now printed on a thinner sheet and no longer has a perforated edge. Please look for it carefully so you don’t throw it away by mistake. https://www.calstrs.com/calstrs-pay-dates

Retirees: June benefit payments will be direct deposited July 1, 2026 and paper checks will be mailed June 29. https://b...
06/15/2026

Retirees: June benefit payments will be direct deposited July 1, 2026 and paper checks will be mailed June 29. https://bit.ly/2Rh1l8a

06/11/2026

Did you know, the average CalSTRS retirement benefit covers 50% to 60% of your highest salary payments? Take charge and learn more on how Pension2 can help complement your CalSTRS retirement benefit. Pension2.com

alt text: An image of a man at a desk writing. Text overlays explain how CalSTRS benefits covers a portion of retirement benefits and where Pension2 can help to supplement.

06/09/2026

ICYMI: Highlights from our May board meeting include selecting a chair and vice chair; member death-benefit payments to grow and funding status continues to rise.
https://www.calstrs.com/may-2026-board-highlights

Video description: Actuary David Lamoureux sits at a table and gives an update on the number of active teachers.

The midcareer checklist will help you transition from work to retirement. CalSTRS.com/midcareer
06/08/2026

The midcareer checklist will help you transition from work to retirement. CalSTRS.com/midcareer

06/06/2026

Kristen LoPrell, Teacher of the Year, makes math make sense at Grossmont High School. "I wanted the math I did in the future to have a direct human impact, no matter what that was."

Watch the full video: https://www.calstrs.com/teacher-profiles

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