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> CREDITS editor's note SEE A NEW EDUCATOR IN SEPTEMBER Top Ten to do list 10 Add to your CTA 150th Timeline (Page 37) 9 Help define your students' boundaries (Page 26) 8 Enter CTA's photo contest (Page 36) 7 See advocacy in action (Page 25) 6 Abolish bad behavior (Page 10) 5 Realize increased school funding (Page 31) 4 Read the college debate (Page 9) 3 Work on a wuzzle (Page 38) 2 Pay tribute to Carolyn Doggett (Page 20) 1 Learn more about Common Core (Page 16) The California Educator is under construction. Be prepared — the look and feel will be different. I am so excited about the changes you'll be seeing because you suggested them! The extensive research and your feedback received over the past two years are building a better magazine. Members say most get their information about educational issues from this publication, in print and online. With that in mind, my hope is the redesigned magazine will help start conversations and promote thought and discussion. I want you to read what you want and need to know, professionally and personally, in these pages. Come September, you'll see the good work of colleagues told in a different way. I hope you will see yourself as we share the stories of your good work, your passion for education, and what's happening in your hometown. We want to make sure the magazine is entertaining and you-centered. So keep providing me feedback. I do like getting your letters. CONGRATULATIONS to Annie McQueen, Palo Alto Education Association, the winner of the April cartoon caption contest. Cartoonist Richard Crowson himself chose the winning entry. Annie receives a $100 gift card for school supplies plus the original artwork by Richard Crowson, including her win- "Oh my! The test directions said no tweeting allowed!" ning caption. See the top contenders at www.cta.org/aprilcartooncontest. I WANT TO SEE WHAT YOU DID THIS SUMMER! Picture this: You're having an incredible summer of teaching and learning. And naturally, you're documenting the experience. August approaches, and you start thinking about school and the supplies you need. Is there an easy way to win up to $250 in school supplies — and see what your colleagues did over the summer for idea starters? Of course. And it's easy schmeezy. Just upload your video or photo albums to the site of your choice and e-mail the link to me at editor@cta.org by Aug. 9. Yes, you must include your name, your local chapter, the topic and the location of your experience. See details on page 36. The September Educator will feature three fun examples of what our members did over the summer. Maybe it'll be you! Cynthia Menzel EDITOR IN CHIEF STAFF WRITER CTA WEB EDITOR CTA WEB EDITOR EDITORIAL ASSISTANT WEB ASSISTANT Cynthia Menzel Sherry Posnick-Goodwin Karyn Ferrera Donhoff Tiffany Hasker Craig Hamilton Gladdie Cabral CTA ELECTED OFFICERS PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY-TREASURER Dean E. Vogel Eric C. Heins Mikki Cichocki-Semo BOARD OF DIRECTORS José Alcalá, Larry Allen, Gayle Bilek, E. Toby Boyd, Donald L. Bridge, Tyrone V. Cabell, Elana Davidson, Don Dawson, Dana Dillon, David Goldberg, Jim Groth, Terri Jackson, Leslie Littman, Marty G. Meeden, George Melendez, Theresa Montaño, Mary Rose Ortega, Michael Stone, Kendall Vaught, KC Walsh, Curtis Washington EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ASSOCIATE EXEC. DIRECTOR COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER Carolyn Doggett Rebecca Zoglman Jonathan Goldman CONTRIBUTORS Claudia Briggs, Scott Buschman, Len Feldman, Bill Guy, Stephen R. Harris III, Dina Martin, Mike Myslinski, Terry Ng, Jay Ortiz, Frank Wells EDITORIAL INFORMATION California Educator is published for the information and edification of CTA members. The editorial philosophy is governed by the policies of CTA. Articles and advertising reflect that philosophy. Letters to the editor may be sent to editor@cta.org. Publication of advertising in the California Educator does not indicate CTA approval of the product or of the companies that purchase advertising. For advertising rates and information, contact WebSolutions Media 5666 Spruce Harbor Court, Las Vegas, NV 89122 (702) 838-3434 websol@earthlink.net, websolutionsmedia.com CTA/NEA membership dues for the fiscal year, Sept. 1–Aug. 31, are $827, including a $20 voluntary contribution. Up to $18.45 of CTA annual dues is designated for CTA/ABC political activities to support state and local candidates and/or initiatives and is not deductible for income tax purposes. Subscription to the California Educator is $10 per year, available to persons or institutions not eligible for CTA/NEA membership. California Educator (ISSN 1091-6148) is published monthly except January, July and August by: CALIFORNIA TEACHERS ASSOCIATION 1705 Murchison Dr., Burlingame, CA 94010-4583 (650) 697-1400; FAX (650) 552-5002 editor@cta.org, www.cta.org Postmaster: Send change of address to California Educator, P.O. Box 4178, Burlingame, CA 94011-4178. Periodicals Postage Paid at Burlingame, CA, and additional mailing offices. Editor in Chief 4 California Educator June/July 2013 Educator 06 June 2013 v2.0.indd 4 6/14/13 9:29 PM