Issue link: http://educator.cta.org/i/2864
FEB. 09 FEB. 09 CONTENTS FEATURES 6 Health and wellness: Members seek better health for students — and themselves 9 The unhealthy state of our kids 11 Defibrillators and CPR save lives 12 Skateboarding in gym class 13 Book helps teachers with larger students 14 ‘Exergaming’ excites students in Woodside 15 Don’t neglect your health while caring for others 17 Nutrition educators encourage healthy meals 19 The biggest losers 20 Relaxation techniques to cope with stress MAKING A DIFFERENCE On the cover: United Educators of San Francisco member Michael Meneses teaches physical educa- tion at Presidio Middle School. Story on page 6. 22 Five CTA members awarded top honors as California’s 2009 Teachers of the Year 23 Alex Kajitani represents state at national competition 24 Good Teaching Conference: What members had to say 25 Covina teachers organize for contract victory 25 Rural Issues and ESP conferences stimulate new ideas 27 California teachers and students attend inauguration ACTION TAKING A STAND 28 Massive cuts continue to devastate schools 29 Ruling halts 8th-grade algebra testing 32 President Sanchez denounces manipulation of Prop. 98 32 Council gives go-ahead to funding initiative 33 Lawmaker to introduce new universal health care bill 34 CTA, educators battle newest round of proposed cuts 35 GLBT grants and scholarship awarded to 12 individuals 36 CTA to hold election for secretary-treasurer