Issue link: http://educator.cta.org/i/1505501
Photos, from top: The 2023 California Teachers of the Year Catherine Borek, Jason Torres-Rangel, Bridgette Donald-Blue, Lauren Camarillo, Ben Case; culinary class at San Diego's Hoover High (screenshot from video); Natomas Teachers Association members and allies campaign last fall. 15 47 powerful change Natomas teachers organize — and win! Welcome back! Tips, resources, insights and inspo for the new year. 32 THE RIGHT STUFF Essential elements that make this community school work. 2 cta.org In the Know 7 Calendar 9 News & Notes 12 Quotes & Numbers Spotlight 13 HONORED: Sergio de Alba's gardens of learning Back to School 16 LIFE HACKS: For the new year 20 WISDOM: Wise words from the state teachers of the year 24 10 TIPS: To get students engaged 26 CULTURES: Connect with kids who are different than you 28 OPENERS: Start class strong 30 SOCIAL MEDIA: Memes! Social Justice 32 COMMUNITY SCHOOLS: San Diego's successful model 40 NEA RA: How community schools are working Advocacy 41 LEGISLATION: Bills of interest 42 LAWSUIT: Temecula educators stand up to district 43 ARBITRATION: San Jose member vindicated 45 RULING: State approval of charter school voided 46 AGREEMENT: A local's first CBA 47 ORGANIZING: Natomas' big win 48 BARGAINING: Statewide roundup CTA & You 50 YOUR VOICE: Tunnel vision 51 CONTEST: Classroom layout wins 52 NEWS: Economic Benefits Trust 53 AVIATION: Students take flight 56 LIT FROM WITHIN: New-ish work by members D E P A R T M E N T S / F E A T U R E S August / September 2023 C O N T E N T S