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June/July 2021

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June / July 2021 V O L U M E 2 5 I S S U E 6 MAGAZINE DIGITAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT MEMBER BENEFITS MY UNSUNG HERO Teachers name lesser-known historical figures who influ- enced them and now live on in classroom lessons. PAGE 16 OUTDOOR CLASSROOM High school's new SOLE (Sustainable Outdoor Learn- ing Environment). PAGE 37 TEACHING TO INSPIRE Tracy Ruiz's ties to true-crime podcast get students' atten- tion. PAGE 50 TIME-TRAVELING PIRATES Retired member 's script made into a movie. PAGE 47 PRIDE MONTH Be true, be brave, be proud. PAGE 8 cta.org TECH TOOLS FOR TEACHERS Free, lesser-known programs that boost efficiency and engage students. PAGE 44 VACCINES FOR ADOLESCENTS What you need to know as an educator and parent. PAGE 13 schools.covid19.ca.gov W H A T ' S H A P P E N I N G N O W #WeAreCTA OUR VOICE, OUR UNION, OUR PROFESSION ACCESS TO SAVINGS Find discounts on theme parks, dining, vacations and more. CTAMemberBenefits.org/ access RETIREMENT PLANNING It's never too early or too late to take advantage of CTA's Retirement Savings Plan, exclusively for educators. CTAMemberBenefits.org/ rsp GROW YOUR MONEY Use our calculators to see how to maximize your funds. CTAinvest.org/tools CTA PRESIDENTS CONFERENCE Essential learning for leaders. PAGE 9 cta.org/conferences CTA SUMMER INSTITUTE Unparalleled professional development, skills-building, plus networking with peers and leaders. Virtual and free. PAGE 9 cta.org/conferences ISTE LIVE 2021 CTA member Leticia Citizen is a featured voice at this "technology in education" vir- tual conference, July 26-30. conference.iste.org/2021 1 Photos: Top, Mi Pham; inset, Stavrialena Gontzou; both Unsplash. J U N E / J U L Y 2 0 21

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