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Katharine Fong Julian Peeples Amy Peruzzaro Elizabeth Barcelos Gladdie Cabral EDITOR IN CHIEF STAFF WRITER EDITORIAL ASSISTANT CTA SOCIAL MEDIA EDITOR WEB ASSISTANT PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY-TREASURER E. Toby Boyd David B. Goldberg Leslie S. Littman CTA ELECTED OFFICERS Gregory T. Abt, Jesse Aguilar, Joe Bar tell, Greg Bonaccorsi, Kisha S. Borden, Denise Bradford, Christopher E. Bushée, Angela Der Ramos, Rober t Ellis, Margie Granado, Shelly Y. Gupton, Mel House, Taunya M. Jaco, Erika Lynn Jones, Sergio Mar tinez , Angela K . Normand, Mike Patterson, Eva Ruiz , DeWayne Sheaffer, VanCedric Williams BOARD OF DIRECTORS California Educator Volume 27, Issue 5, April / May 202 3 California Educator (ISSN 1091- 614 8) is published in August, October, December, February, April and June by: California Teachers Association, 1705 Murchison Dr., Burlingame, CA 94010-4583. Periodicals Postage Paid at Burlingame, CA , and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send change of address to California Educator, P.O. Box 4178, Burlingame, CA 94011- 4178. Stephen Harris, Gabriella Landeros, Cynthia Menzel, Terry Ng, Jay Or tiz , Chris Robledo, Ed Sibby, Frank Wells CONTRIBUTORS California Educator is published for the information and edification of CTA members. The editorial philosophy is governed by the policies of CTA . Ar ticles and adver tising reflect that philosophy. Letters to the editor may be sent to editor@cta.org. Publication of adver tising in the California Educator does not indicate CTA approval of the product or of the companies that purchase adver tising. For adver tising rates and information, contact Carol Nettles, Adver tising Sales Representative, AdBoom Adver tising, 404-347-1755 carol@adboomadvertising.com CTA/NEA membership dues for the fiscal year (Sept. 1, 2022, to Aug. 31, 2023) are $972, including a $20 refundable contribution (see cta.org/contribution for details). $22.65 of CTA annual dues is designated for CTA/ABC political activities to suppor t state and local candidates and/or initiatives, and $15.00 of CTA annual dues is designated for independent expenditures, totaling $37.65 not deductible for income tax purposes. Please consult your tax adviser. Subscription to the California Educator is $10 per year, available to persons or institutions not eligible for CTA/NEA membership. CALIFORNIA TEACHERS ASSOCIATION 1705 Murchison Dr., Burlingame, CA 94010-4583 650-697-1400; fax 650-552-5002; editor@cta.org, cta.org EDITORIAL INFORMATION Joe Boyd Rebecca Zoglman Claudia Briggs E XECUTIVE DIRECTOR ASSOCIATE E XECUTIVE DIRECTOR INTERIM COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER MISSION STATEMENT The California Teachers Association exists to protect and promote the well-being of its members; to improve the conditions of teaching and learning; to advance the cause of free, universal and quality public education for all students; to ensure that the human dignity and civil rights of all children, youth and adults are protected; and to secure a more just, equitable and democratic society. 4 cta.org Let Provident Credit Union Finance Your Next Car 3 Same rates for new and used vehicles 3 No payments for 90 days option* 3 Up to 100% financing of purchase price including tax, license and warranty** 3 Flexible terms up to 84 months*** Special 0.125% discount for CTA members! providentcu.org/cta (800) 632-4600 * Payments begin 90 days after loan funding; interest accrues from day of funding. ** Subject to credit rating. Up to 100% financing is available on new and pre-owned vehicles up to MSRP/Retail Kelley Blue Book value plus tax and license to qualified members. *** Terms over 72 months require a minimum loan of $20,000. Subject to credit rating. Approved by ©PCU 03/2023