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CTA/NEA-Retired Issues Conference MARCH 6-7 CONFERENCE Santa Clara Marriott. Learn how CTA/ NEA-Retired is protecting your future and watching legislation that affects your benefits. cta.org/conferences Chavez/Huerta Awards MARCH 7 ENTRY DEADLINE CTA's Cesar E. Chavez and Dolores Huerta Education Awards honor students who show they understand Chavez's guiding principles with a visual art project or written essay. Awards up to $550 go to both spon- soring CTA member and student. cta.org/scholarships Equity & Human Rights Conference MARCH 7–9 CONFERENCE Santa Clara Marriott. Affirms CTA's mission to protect the civil rights of all people and secure a more equitable, democratic society. Speakers and work- shops address diversity, equity and social justice. cta.org/conferences NEA National Leadership Summit MARCH 7–9 CONFERENCE Huntington Place Convention Center, Detroit. Develops activist leaders and prepares them with the knowledge and skills necessary to lead thriving associ- ations. nea.org/leadershipsummit NEA Higher Education Conference MARCH 14–16 CONFERENCE Hilton Penn's Landing, Philadelphia. College educators share ideas and learn from each other. The theme: "Pro- moting, Protecting, and Strengthening Higher Education." nea.org/higheredconference Spring CUE MARCH 20–22 CONFERENCE Palm Springs Convention Center. This ed tech conference by CUE (Comput- er-Using Educators) offers hundreds of sessions with keynotes from renowned educators. cue.org John Swett Awards MARCH 21 NOMINATION DEADLINE CTA's John Swett Awards for Media Excellence recognize media profes- sionals for outstanding coverage of education during 2024, and student journalism. CTA local chapters and Service Center Councils may nominate. cta.org/awards NEA ESP Conference MARCH 21–23 CONFERENCE The Galt House Hotel, Louisville. The nation's premier professional develop- ment opportunity for education support professionals enhances ESP's skills and knowledge. nea.org/espconference EMEID Leadership Program APRIL 1 APPLICATION DEADLINE BIPOC members interested in CTA leadership roles can apply online to the Ethnic Member Early Identification and Development program. Participants will attend EMEID Orientation on July 15, and the Emerging Leaders Program at CTA's Summer Institute July 16–20. cta.org/emeid CTA/NEA-Retired Pedretti Credential Candidate Scholarship MAY 17 APPLICATION DEADLINE The scholarship provides financial aid to aspiring educators pursuing a Pre-K- 12 teaching credential at an accredited institution of higher education. cta.org/scholarships The LGBTQ+ Safety in Schools Grant and Scholarship Program in Honor of Guy DeRosa MAY 30 APPLICATION DEADLINE The program was created to promote human and civil rights by making public schools safe for LGBTQ+ persons. cta.org/scholarships Aspring Educators Conference JUNE 28-JULY 1 CONFERENCE Portland. Future educators connect with colleagues, learn about their pro- fession, and act on important education issues affecting public schools and communities. Registration opens in May. nea.org/professional- excellence/conferences-events Good Teaching Conference South MARCH 14-16 Hyatt Regency Orange County Missed GTC North last month? You can still attend GTC South, chock full of the peer-led trainings and workshops you need to refresh and refine your K–12 teaching practices. Bonus virtual pre- conference session: "Behavior Basics: A Framework for Managing Classrooms Behaviors," March 13, 5–7 p.m. cta.org/conferences 8 cta.org In the Know