June / July 2021
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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.
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OUTDOOR CLASSROOM
High school's new SOLE
(Sustainable Outdoor Learn-
ing Environment).
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TEACHING TO INSPIRE
Tracy Ruiz's ties to true-crime
podcast get students' atten-
tion.
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TIME-TRAVELING PIRATES
Retired member 's script
made into a movie.
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PRIDE MONTH
Be true, be brave, be proud.
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TECH TOOLS FOR TEACHERS
Free, lesser-known programs
that boost efficiency and
engage students.
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VACCINES FOR ADOLESCENTS
What you need to know as an
educator and parent.
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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.
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CTA SUMMER INSTITUTE
Unparalleled professional
development, skills-building,
plus networking with peers
and leaders. Virtual and
free.
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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
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Photos: Top, Mi Pham; inset, Stavrialena Gontzou; both Unsplash.
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