Issue link: http://educator.cta.org/i/1437090
Cover photos, clockwise from top right: Jo Wen Wu, Anthony Carlson, Chantel Parnell, Katie McNamara, Josefa Bustos-Pelayo. This page, from top: Aba Ngissah, Loren Parck, Stephanie Yellin-Mednick, Julie White. Butterfly illustration by Favianna Rodriguez. ethnic studies pioneers Groundbreaking program in Stockton shows how ES is an integral part of education. PAGE 33 Making dreams possible Through their inventive, essential work, these educators dream big and make sure students do, too. PAGE 17 THE INNOVATION ISSUE 2 cta.org In the Know 8 Calendar 10 News & Notes 13 Quotes & Numbers Spotlight 14 YOUR VOICE: Jennifer Yoo-Brannon Advocacy 38 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: 2021 wins 40 ACTION: Fresno educators file grievances 40 WEB: CTA's new Action Center 41 BARGAINING: Statewide roundup 42 VOUCHER FACTS: Vouchers set students and schools back Social Justice 43 REPARATIONS: Organizing against anti-Black racism in Oakland Teaching & Learning 45 RESILIENCE: New program offers students mental health supports 45 SURVEY: Growing importance of social-emotional learning 46 TEACHING: Four programs to expand, diversify the workforce 48 EMPOWERMENT: How to counter learned helplessness 50 TECH TIPS: Tools to boost literacy CTA & You 52 HONORED: Teachers of the Year 53 HONORED: Don Takeda 54 GOVERNANCE: Bylaw amendment 56 REPORT: CTA Board expenses 56 CANDIDACY: RA state delegates 58 CANDIDACY: CTA/NEA-Retired officers 60 LIT FROM WITHIN: Works by our members D E P A R T M E N T S December 2021 / January 2022 C O N T E N T S