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International Workers Day MAY 1 AKA MAY DAY, LABOUR DAY Our union has been advocating for our profession, students and public schools since 1863. As a member, you're part of the fight to improve teaching and learning in California. See page XX for more about International Workers Day. cta.org/about-us/history CTA Communications Awards MAY 29 NOMINATION DEADLINE The Communications Awards Program honors CTA chapters, service centers and UniServs for excellence in engag- ing members and the public through creative media. cta.org/awards PBL World 2026 JUNE 15–18 CONFERENCE Napa Valley. "When Curiosity Leads, Learning Lasts." Sponsored by the non- profit Buck Institute for Education, PBL World is a leading conference for Proj- ect Based Learning. pblworld.org 2026 NEA-Retired Annual Meeting JUNE 30–JULY 1 MEETING Denver. For retired educators to con- nect, advocate for issues affecting retired educators and public educa- tion, and participate in professional learning and leadership development. nea.org/events CA LMI Summer Institute JUNE 15–16 San Diego. The California Labor Management Initiative's bien- nial Summer Institute brings together labor-management teams to energize partnerships, build community and navigate the upcoming challenges together. cdefoundation.org/clmi NEA Conference on Racial and Social Justice JUNE 30–JULY 2 CONFERENCE Denver. "Resilience. Respect. Power. Saving Public Education and Our Democracy." Educators, activists, orga- nizers and other leaders will advance racial and social justice for our schools through the power of our stories. They 'll also organize for our future. nea.org/events NEA 2026 Aspiring Educators Conference JUNE 28–JULY 1 CONFERENCE Denver. The conference is an oppor- tunity for future educators to connect with colleagues, learn about their profession and build leadership compe- tencies. nea.org/events ISTE Live 26 JUNE 28–JULY 1 CONFERENCE Orlando. The International Society for Technology in Education conference offers hundreds of presentations with strategies that can be used immediately and content for every instructional team member. Six months of on-demand learning is available post-conference. conference.iste.org/2026 NEA Representative Assembly JULY 3–7 CONVENTION Denver. The world's largest democratic, deliberative body, by educators, for educators. Approximately 7,000 educa- tors — including CTA members — meet to set policy and chart the direction of NEA business. nea.org/ra Presidents Conference JULY 30–AUG. 2 Burlingame. Join CTA for a confer- ence designed to enhance your skills as a local president and help build systems of success for your chapter. Provides new and returning chapter presidents a foundation to rely upon as we prepare for future challenges. cta.org/conferences CTA Summer Institute JULY 15–19 Westin Bonaventure, Los Angeles. Network with new and old friends and build the skills needed to meet the challenges of the coming year. CTA's premier training offers sessions in areas that assist chapter leaders in the day-to-day representation and support of members. " Tracks" include Instruction and Profes- sional Development, Emerging Leaders, Bargaining, School Finance, Member Benefits and Community Engagement. Sign up with your team — or just you! cta.org/conferences 9 S P R I N G 2 0 26