California Educator

October/November 2021

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October / November 2021 V O L U M E 2 6 I S S U E 2 MAGAZINE DIGITAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT MEMBER BENEFITS SECOND-YEAR SCRAMBLE Educators face challenges head-on in yet another unique school year. PAGE 28 POWER OF THE POSTCARD Christine Karlberg's hand- written cards to students and their families give positive reinforcement. PAGE 14 A DIGITAL PIVOT Antioch educators meet stu- dents where they are with a new virtual academy. PAGE 42 TALKING ABOUT MONEY Tara Razi's push to teach all- important personal finance basics in high school. PAGE 49 THE GREAT ESCAPE Virtual escape rooms are engaging and instructive for students. Build your own! PAGE 41 PHENOMENAL RESOURCE The Exploratorium's STEAM offerings support teachers statewide and entrance kids and adults alike. PAGE 37 exploratorium.edu WELLNESS LICENSE PLATE Teacher Caroline Wise- man advocates for student mental health — and needs your support. PAGE 48 BeingwellCA.org W H A T ' S H A P P E N I N G N O W #WeAreCTA OUR VOICE, OUR UNION, OUR PROFESSION INSURANCE JUST FOR YOU CTA partner California Casu- alty has auto, home programs designed for educators. CTAMemberBenefits.org HOLIDAY SHOPPING, TRAVEL CTA Access to Savings offers discounts on dining, clothing, entertainment and more. CTAMemberBenefits.org SORT YOUR FINANCES All the info and tools you need to get your financial life in order. ctainvest.org/ the‑academy DIFFERENT KINDS OF MINDS Temple Grandin, well-known scientist with autism, speaks at CTA Fall Special Education Conference. PAGE 15 cta.org/conferences LGBTQ+ ISSUES CONFERENCE Open to all members, Oct. 29-31 in Palm Springs. PAGE 9 cta.org/conferences ESP LEADERSHIP ACADEMY ESPs interested in learning skills to lead their chapters must apply by Nov. 19. PAGE 12 GET MICRO-CERTIFIED! Improve your practice with these short courses. PAGE 40 cta.org/ipd 1 Photo: Swirling fog exhibit at the Exploratorium (see page 37). © Exploratorium, exploratorium.edu O C T O B E R / N O V E M B E R 2 0 21

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