Issue link: http://educator.cta.org/i/1497353
Photos, from top: Downey culinary teacher Johnny Zegarra and students in front of their food truck; CTA Officers-elect Erika Jones, David Goldberg and Leslie LIttman; graphic courtesy wordwizardsinc.com. Cover: Linda Gonzales, journalist-turned-teacher, Galt Teachers Assn. Your Social Media Toolbox New column: The power of useful information PAGE 44 Finding Their Calling Mid-career switch to teaching brings these educators joy and meaning PAGE 18 CTA's New Leaders State Council delegates elect new officers PAGE 50 2 cta.org In the Know 7 Calendar 10 News & Notes 13 Quotes & Numbers Spotlight 16 YOUR VOICE: Susan Aslan 17 ESP OF THE YEAR: Carol Peek Social Justice 24 HERITAGE MONTHS: April, May 26 HUMAN RIGHTS: Winners of CTA's prestigious awards Advocacy 32 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: Five bills co-sponsored by CTA 33 NOT INVITED: Project Veritas agents caught at CTA event 34 GLOBAL UNION: CTA delegates 35 COMMUNITY SCHOOLS: Contract victory in Richmond 36 LEGAL BEAT: Contract enforcement 38 MODEL BARGAIN CAMPAIGN: Twin Rivers United Educators 40 BARGAINING: Statewide roundup Teaching & Learning 44 SOCIAL MEDIA: The power of useful information 46 AI TOOLS: Artificial intelligence in the classroom CTA & You 48 STATE COUNCIL: Highlights 50 POLITICAL ACTION: Honors for members, chapters 52 CTA FOREVER: The many benefits of CTA/NEA-Retired 54 CALM: Classroom mindfulness 55 TAXES: Deductions and credits 56 LIT FROM WITHIN: Works by our members 58 POSTER: Day of the Teacher D E P A R T M E N T S / F E A T U R E S April / May 2023 C O N T E N T S