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CALENDAR April / May 2022 P L A N N O W for some big events in May: National School Nurse Day, May 11, on the Wednesday of National Nurse Week (May 6–12); California Day of the Teacher, also May 11; and CTA ESP Day, May 17, which falls during ESP Week (May 15–21), observed by the state as Classified School Employee Week. CTA's theme for this year 's celebration: "California Educators: At the Heart of Communities, Powering Our Future." Read about Mary Ambriz, our Paula J. Monroe CTA ESP of the Year, on page 48. See the back of this magazine for a poster to pin up in your classroom or school hallway. And check out resources and ideas on how to celebrate educa- tors at cta.org/dayoftheteacher and cta.org/espday. Show the Love! Autism Acceptance, Better Hearing and Speech Months Autism Acceptance Month in April is a time to increase understanding and acceptance of people with autism. Find information and resources at autismspeaks.org. May is Better Hearing and Speech Month. Find classroom resources at asha.org/bhsm, where you can also search for " Tips for Helping Students With Hearing Loss in Virtual and In-Person Learning Settings." Earth Day, April 22 It's not a day — it's a movement, and time is of the essence. This year 's theme: "Invest in Our Planet." Find classroom resources, lesson plans, and ways you and your students can take action at earthday.org. And read how educators are teaching students about climate change and environmental literacy on page 16. 8 cta.org In the Know