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14 Tech tips: 5 apps help you keep resolutions
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Testimonials: About my student
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Resources: Recommended reading
Know & Tell
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24 Point/Counterpoint: Cellphones in class
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Guest column: BOLD dreams for girls
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Profile: James Van Buren's drumline
Perspectives
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30 Legislation: CTA won key victories
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Policy: Teacher preparation and support
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Profile: Assembly Member Lorena Gonzalez
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Bargaining: Healthy agreements
Advocacy 29
44 Best practice: Teacher takes on texting grammar
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Teaching ideas: Autistic kids teach about solar power
Learning
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50 Community engagement: Vallejo and Palm Springs
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Partnerships: Instructional Leadership Corps
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Conferences: CTA GO! app gives members access
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Candidacy form: NEA Rep Assembly state delegate
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Candidacy form: CTA/NEA-Retired positions
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CTA & You
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