Issue link: http://educator.cta.org/i/1208082
M A R C H 31 is Cesar Chavez Day, commemorating the labor leader and social justice activist. The State Board of Education offers a model curriculum on Chavez's life and work for multiple grade levels at chavez.cde.ca.gov/ModelCurriculum/Intro.aspx. United Farm Workers (ufw.org) created a supplemental curriculum kit as well; it includes a coloring book, song book, poster and video. A teacher's guide includes a detailed biography, discussion questions and reproducible handouts. Classroom activities around the day can include multimedia projects with themes of nonviolence and human rights. CTA's Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Education Awards Program provides recognition for educators and their students who demonstrate an understanding of the vision and guiding principles by which Cesar Chavez lived his life. The recipients, both students and sponsoring CTA members, will receive up to $550. Deadline is March 6; for details, go to cta.org/scholarships. Artwork by 2018-19 Cesar E. Chavez Award recipient Suwen Han. Cesar Chavez Celebrate "This Is Equity" C A L I F O R N I A S T U D E N T S have big dreams. Unfortunately, some students face a much tougher road to achieve them. Californians Dedicated to Education Foundation has produced a new video, "This Is Equity," addressing educational equity (youtu.be/9Qu2_IktxNY). It features multiple students who share their aspirations. CTA President E. Toby Boyd is also interviewed. 11 F E B R U A R Y / M A R C H 2 0 2 0