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Katharine Fong Julian Peeples Sam DeMuro Rachel Warino Craig Hamilton Gladdie Cabral EDITOR IN CHIEF STAFF WRITER CTA SOCIAL MEDIA EDITOR CTA WEB EDITOR EDITORIAL ASSISTANT WEB ASSISTANT PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY-TREASURER E. Toby Boyd David B. Goldberg Leslie S. Littman CTA ELECTED OFFICERS Greg Abt, Jesse Aguilar, Joe Bar tell, Gayle Bilek , Greg Bonaccorsi, Denise Bradford, Christopher Bushée, Jerry Eaton, Rober t Ellis, Margie Granado, Shelly Gupton, Mel House, Erika Lynn Jones, Sergio Mar tinez , Angela K . Normand, Mike Patterson, Rober to Rodriguez , Eva Ruiz , DeWayne Sheaffer, Telly S. Tse BOARD OF DIRECTORS California Educator Volume 25, Issue 3, December 2020 / Januar y 202 1 California Educator (ISSN 1091- 614 8) is published in August, October, December, February, April and June by: California Teachers Association, 1705 Murchison Dr., Burlingame, CA 94010-4583. Periodicals Postage Paid at Burlingame, CA , and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send change of address to California Educator, P.O. Box 4178, Burlingame, CA 94011- 4178. Richard Cohen, Stephen Harris, Gabriella Landeros, Kelly Malka, Cynthia Menzel, Terry Ng, Jay Or tiz , Sherry Posnick-Goodwin, Kim Sanford, Ed Sibby, Frank Wells CONTRIBUTORS Joe Boyd Rebecca Zoglman Jonathan Goldman Claudia Briggs E XECUTIVE DIRECTOR ASSOCIATE E XECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER ASSISTANT MANAGER California Educator is published for the information and edification of CTA members. The editorial philosophy is governed by the policies of CTA . Ar ticles and adver tising reflect that philosophy. Letters to the editor may be sent to editor@cta.org. Publication of adver tising in the California Educator does not indicate CTA approval of the product or of the companies that purchase adver tising. For adver tising rates and information, contact Carol Nettles, Adver tising Sales Representative, AdBoom Adver tising, 404-347-1755 carol@adboomadvertising.com CTA/NEA membership dues for the fiscal year (Sept. 1, 2020, to Aug. 31, 2021) are $937, including a $20 refundable contribution (see cta.org/contribution for details). $22.09 of CTA annual dues is designated for CTA/ABC political activities to suppor t state and local candidates and/or initiatives, and $15.00 of CTA annual dues is designated for independent expenditures, totaling $37.09 not deductible for income tax purposes. Please consult your tax adviser. Subscription to the California Educator is $10 per year, available to persons or institutions not eligible for CTA/NEA membership. CALIFORNIA TEACHERS ASSOCIATION 1705 Murchison Dr., Burlingame, CA 94010-4583 650-697-1400; fax 650-552-5002; editor@cta.org, cta.org EDITORIAL INFORMATION MISSION STATEMENT The California Teachers Association exists to protect and promote the well-being of its members; to improve the conditions of teaching and learning; to advance the cause of free, universal and quality public education for all students; to ensure that the human dignity and civil rights of all children and youth are protected; and to secure a more just, equitable and democratic society. 4 cta.org Find your home and save. Provident Credit Union's Mortgage Program 3 Exclusive 0.125% mortgage rate discount for CTA members 3 $100 discount on a standard mortgage loan for CTA members 3 Receive $250 towards closing costs from Provident Credit Union 1 3 Exclusive Movable ® feature 2 3 Experienced and knowledgeable Provident Mortgage Consultants to guide you Three ways to apply: 1) Online at providentcu.org/cta 2) Call (800) 632-4600 3) Visit your local branch 1) One-time credit of the additional $250 off closing costs on new mortgages is based on: (1) you having one of the following Provident products: home equity loan/line of credit, auto/boat/RV/ motorcycle loan, checking with direct deposit, or certificate/IRA and (2) you must sign up for our automatic payment option when you sign your formal loan documents. If you do not have a qualifying product at the time of loan origination, you must open a qualifying product within one week of loan origination; qualifying product must be in existence at the time of loan underwriting. 2) Single family/owner-occupied condos, homes and second homes in California only. The Movable® option is available on 5/5, 7/23 & 10/10 fixed adjustable mortgage loans. Other restrictions may apply. Membership required. Subject to final approval.. Approved by NMLS #412725 ©PCU 12/2020