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February / March 2023 V O L U M E 2 7 I S S U E 4 MAGAZINE DIGITAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT MEMBER BENEFITS BLACK HISTORY MONTH Educators teach, celebrate history as well as Black Lives Matter at School. PAGE 14 CANDIDATE STATEMENTS Learn more about those run- ning for CTA officer positions this spring. PAGE 52 LEGAL BEAT: LAYOFFS Steps you can take to pre- pare and protect yourself in school reductions in force. PAGE 32 METAMORPHOSIS Students' lives, growth and voices reflected in school storytelling project PAGE 26 YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA TOOLBOX New column on tools that work effectively across any platform. This issue: The power of data. PAGE 38 READ ACROSS AMERICA March 2 is the day, but find recommended books to read to students all year round. PAGE 10 cta.org/careads, nea.org/readacrossamerica STANDARDIZED TESTING Parents can opt out of high- stakes testing for their child — but know your rights when communicating with them. PAGE 33 cta.org/optout W H A T ' S H A P P E N I N G N O W #WeAreCTA OUR VOICE, OUR UNION, OUR PROFESSION CTA DISASTER RELIEF FUND Members who experience significant losses due to natural and other disasters in California may be eligible for assistance through the CTA Disaster Relief Fund. PAGE 12 cta.org/drf SPRING BREAK PLANS? Get great deals on spring and summer getaways at CTA's Access to Savings. Plus: everyday discounts on food, clothing, more. CTAMember Benefits.org/access AWARDS, GRANTS Opportunities for you and your students to showcase your talents and great ideas. PAGES 11-12 cta.org/awards LEADERSHIP TRAINING BIPOC members interested in expanding their roles in CTA should apply for the Ethnic Minority Early Identification and Devel- opment program. PAGE 11 cta.org/emeid NEW EDUCATOR WEEKEND New-ish to teaching and want to improve your skills? CTA's NEW is for you! March 10-12 in Santa Clara. PAGE 9 cta.org/conferences 1 Photo: Got Calm yet? CTA Member Benefits offers a free subscription to the relaxation and meditation app. Story on p. 47. F E B R U A R Y / M A R C H 2 0 2 3