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August 2014

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EDITOR IN CHIEF STAFF WRITER CTA WEB EDITOR CTA WEB EDITOR EDITORIAL ASSISTANT WEB ASSISTANT Cynthia Menzel Sherry Posnick-Goodwin Karyn Ferrera Tiffany Hasker Craig Hamilton Gladdie Cabral PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY-TREASURER Dean E. Vogel Eric C. Heins Mikki Cichocki-Semo CTA ELECTED OFFICERS José Alcalá, Gayle Bilek, E. Toby Boyd, Tyrone V. Cabell, Elana Davidson, Don Dawson, Dana Dillon, Jerry Eaton, David Goldberg, Jim Groth, Terri Jackson, Leslie Littman, Sergio Martinez, Sonia Martin-Solis, Marty G. Meeden, George Melendez, Theresa Montaño, Michael Stone, Kendall Vaught, Curtis Washington Claudia Briggs, Scott Buschman, Gary Cohn, Len Feldman, David Futterman, Bill Guy, Stephen R. Harris III, Dina Martin, Mike Myslinski, Terry Ng, Jay Ortiz, Bill Raden, Frank Wells BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONTRIBUTORS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ASSOCIATE EXEC. DIRECTOR COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER Joe Nuñez Rebecca Zoglman Jonathan Goldman California Educator is published for the information and edification of CTA members. The editorial philosophy is governed by the policies of CTA. Articles and advertising reflect that philosophy. Letters to the editor may be sent to editor@cta.org. Publication of advertising in the California Educator does not indicate CTA approval of the product or of the companies that purchase advertising. For advertising rates and information, contact Lisa Black, COP Communications, Inc., 620 W. Elk Ave., Glendale, CA 91204 818-660-5828 lblack@copcomm.com www.copcomm.com CTA/NEA membership dues for the fiscal year (Sept. 1, 2014, to Aug. 31, 2015) are $824, including a $20 voluntary contribution (see www.cta.org/contribution for details). Up to $18.35 of CTA annual dues is designated for CTA/ABC political activities to support state and local candidates and/ or initiatives and is not deductible for income tax purposes. Subscription to the California Educator is $10 per year, available to persons or institutions not eligible for CTA/NEA membership. California Educator (ISSN 1091-6148) is published by: CALI FOR N IA TEACH E RS ASSOCIATION 1705 Murchison Dr., Burlingame, CA 94010-4583 650-697-1400; fax 650-552-5002 editor@cta.org, www.cta.org Postmaster: Send change of address to California Educator, P.O. Box 4178, Burlingame, CA 94011-4178. Periodicals Postage Paid at Burlingame, CA, and additional mailing offices. EDITORIAL INFORMATION MISSION STATEMENT The California Teachers Association exists to protect and promote the well-being of its members; to improve the conditions of teaching and learning; to advance the cause of free, universal, and quality public education; to ensure that the human dignity and civil rights of all children and youth are protected; and to secure a more just, equitable, and democratic society. Advice to your first-year self ? Speak your truth. Relax, it's OK. Listen, digest, adapt. Plan, redo, retry. Eat more vegetables. Call for Details! 888-817-9538 Reliable, Carefree, Expertly Run Travel! Rose Parade & Los Angeles Tour 5 days from $699* Departs December 29, 2014. Fly into the "City of Angels" and enjoy a full city tour of Los Angeles, including Hollywood and Beverly Hills. See famous Grauman's Chinese Theatre, the Hollywood Walk of Fame and where the stars shop on Rodeo Drive. Attend YMT's own VIP presentation on the Rose Parade, plus an exclusive, pre-parade, after public hours, float building and viewing at the Rosemont Pavilion with included dinner. Then on Thursday, January 1, 2015, observe the 126 th Rose Parade from your reserved YMT grand stand seats! * PPDO. Plus $159 tax/service/government fees. Add-on airfare available. Hawaii Four-Island Tour Discover Paradise 13 days from $1549* Departs December 5, 2014 & February 20, 2015. Discover remarkable scenery, dreamlike beaches and the "spirit of aloha" on the islands of - Oahu, Hawaii, Maui and Kauai. This tour will be accompanied throughout by one of our friendly Polynesian Tour Directors who add a unique cultural perspective to your experience. Featured highlights: a city tour of Honolulu, world-famous Waikiki Beach, Punchbowl Crater, Pearl Harbor and the USS Arizona Memorial, the Wailua River Boat Cruise, Fern Grotto, The Old Whaling Capital of Lahaina, the Iao Valley, Hilo Orchid Gardens, Black Sand Beaches, Volcanoes National Park, Thurston's Lava Tube and more. Includes: quality hotels, inter-island flights, baggage handling, tour director, special events and escorted sightseeing on all four islands. Travel with other Educators! * PPDO. Plus $199 tax/service/government fees. Add $350 for February 20 th departure date. Alternate monthly departure dates available. Seasonal charges may apply. Add-on airfare available.

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