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C H A N G E M A K E R S create positive, meaning ful change by taking action that improves the lives of others and makes the world a better place. Look no further than our union members to see examples of change mak- ers — educators who are always striving to change things for the better for our students and families, public education and the broader community. The CTA Human Rights Awards are given annually to CTA members, chapters and service center councils to celebrate their exemplary contributions in human and civil rights. is year's winners were recognized in March at a special ceremony at the Equity & Human Rights Conference. "Our 2026 awardees have done amaz- i n g w o r k . We h o n o r t h e m f o r t h e i r courage in stepping up in the face of grave injustice, whether fighting systemic racism year after year or defending the vulnerable from ICE raids and deporta- tion," said CTA President David Goldberg. "We celebrate them for their unflagging efforts to uplift, carry forward and edu- cate others about people and cultures and ways of life that might otherwise be forgotten or ignored." e 2025–2026 winners: This year's Human Rights Award winners (pictured with CTA officers) were honored at the Equity & Human Rights Conference in March. See full caption on page 35. "We celebrate our winners for their unflagging efforts to uplift, carry forward and educate others about people and cultures and ways of life that might otherwise be forgotten or ignored." —CTA President David Goldberg e winners of our 2025–2026 Human Rights Awards Change Makers C E L E B R A T I N G 30 cta.org Feature