Issue link: http://educator.cta.org/i/1278320
In the Know 8 Calendar 10 News & Notes Spotlight 13 RISING STAR: Cecily Myart-Cruz Advocacy 42 CAMPAIGN: Election 2020 45 CHARTER SCHOOLS: Call for moratorium on colocations 46 BARGAINING: Statewide roundup Teaching & Learning 48 CIVICS: Teaching about the election 54 FEEDBACK: Reading the virtual room 56 TECH TIPS: Accessibility tools for online learning 57 PANDEMIC: Sausalito school reopens safely CTA & You 59 STUDENT CTA: New board members set goals 61 STUDENT CTA: Dreams of DACA, immigration reform 63 LIT FROM WITHIN: Works by our members 64 REPORT: CTA Economic Benefits Trust D E P A R T M E N T S • Welcome: Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond PAGE 16 and California State PTA President Celia Jaffe PAGE 17 • Maintaining focus on students in challenging times PAGE 18 • Easily turn your classroom to virtual, in-person or blended PAGE 24 • Pro tips for distance learning PAGE 26 • Build a digital home base that puts students first PAGE 30 • How to bond with students online PAGE 32 • Educator-recommended apps, programs, gear PAGE 36 • CTA trainings and resources PAGE 39 Informing the Future Educators provide civic guidance as election approaches PAGE 48 We Got This! This school year will be like none other. We've got you covered: Top left: Document camera lifehack by Alisal Teachers Association's Angela Der Ramos. At right: Government educator Liz Tanner, Campbell High School Teachers Association, in class. Cover: Deposit Photos CTA Membership Manual BACK SECTION: Your guide to your union 2 cta.org August / September 2020 Class Act