Issue link: http://educator.cta.org/i/1449741
From top: Members of the Association of Clovis Educators; stock photo; in January, Hayward High School's line for voluntary COVID testing stretches from the parking lot to the street and down the block. RETURN TO SCHOOL: BOARD UPDATE February 10, 2021 Dr. Wayne Shannon and Dr. Roger The Move to Reform Grades Educators, districts consider how to fairly evaluate what students have learned. PAGE 30 Tales From the Trenches What teachers are dealing with, and how they are coping, right now. PAGE 18 Birth of a Union Clovis educators organize for a voice in decision- making that impacts their students and schools. PAGE 24 2 cta.org In the Know 8 Calendar 10 News & Notes 13 Quotes & Numbers Spotlight 14 MEMBER PROFILE: Terron Nolan faces his fears 16 YOUR VOICE: Toby Tomlinson Baker Advocacy 36 BUDGET: Governor proposes record education funding 38 ACTIVISM: Educators oppose charter schools in Vallejo, Napa 40 BARGAINING: Statewide roundup Social Justice 42 BLACK LIVES MATTER AT SCHOOL: CTA leaders offer trainings 44 LEADERSHIP PROFILE: REAC co-chair Camille Butts Teaching & Learning 45 LANGUAGE ARTS: Read-alouds boost creativity, critical thinking 47 TECH TIPS: Clever tech hacks CTA & You 49 STATE COUNCIL: Readying for challenges ahead 51 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: Student-made toys bring joy 53 SAFETY: Cars with hidden safety recall defects 56 LIT FROM WITHIN: Works by our members D E P A R T M E N T S February / March 2022 C O N T E N T S