Issue link: http://educator.cta.org/i/1316347
In the Know 8 Calendar 10 News & Notes 13 Digital Buzz 14 Quotes & Numbers Spotlight 15 YOUR VOICE: Richard Cohen Advocacy 39 ACTION: CTA calls for waiver of standardized tests 42 PANDEMIC: When is it safe to reopen schools? 43 CAMPAIGN: Moving forward after the election 45 BARGAINING: Statewide roundup Teaching & Learning 47 TECH TIPS: The gear you need for virtual classrooms 48 BROADCAST JOURNALISM: A backstage pass to life CTA & You 51 SELF-CARE: Take time for your own needs 53 STATE COUNCIL: Keeping schools safe 54 MEMBER BENEFITS: Program contact information 55 HONOREES: 2021 California Teachers of the Year 56 MEMBER BENEFITS: CTA Retirement Savings Plan 60 REPORT: CTA Board expenses 61 CANDIDACY FORM: NEA Rep Assembly state delegates 62 CANDIDACY FORM: CTA/NEA- Retired representatives 64 LIT FROM WITHIN: Works by our members A Path to the Future How educators can help students experiencing chronic trauma PAGE 30 Plus: Report on increasing numbers of homeless students PAGE 35 As we navigate difficult times, these educators continue to nurture, inspire and teach their students PAGE 17 Educator in the White House NEA member Jill Biden is ready to roll PAGE 38 2 cta.org December 2020 / January 2021 D E P A R T M E N T S the Innovation Issue Clockwise from top left: Robot car in Jose Gonzalez's classroom; cybersecurity maven Donna Woods (photo: synED); oral history project leader Jennifer Escobar; Wajeha Chaudhry reading. Above: Kelli Clayton and students let loose.