Issue link: http://educator.cta.org/i/48466
MAKING A DIFFERENCE NINE OUT OF 10 GLBT students have experienced harassment at school at a rate two to three times as often as straight teens. More than one-third of GLBT kids have attempted suicide. Designed to provide GLBT Conference perspectives Educators from throughout California come together to increase their awareness of GLBT issues from throughout California under the theme "Pride in Education." CTA President Dean E. Vogel gave the conference's keynote address, and Viet- nam veteran and Bronze Star recipient Col. I have learned that "If I am uncomfortable, it is where I need to be." It is only by challenging others with our humanity that we will become human in their eyes. Col. Grethe Cammermeyer information and resources to prevent this kind of discrimination, CTA's third annual Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Conference took place Oct. 28-30 in Palm Springs, drawing almost 300 participants Grethe Cammermeyer, who successfully challenged the military's "Don't ask, don't tell" policy, gaining reinstatement in the National Guard, spoke to participants at Sat- urday's lunch. "I have learned that 'If I am uncomfortable, it is where I need to be.' It is only by challenging others with our human- ity that we will become human in their eyes. I will continue to speak out, and I hope you do too," said Cammermeyer. State Sen. Mark Leno (D-San Francisco), author of the newly signed SB 48, the Fair Education Act, concluded the conference with a Sunday morning address. The CTA GLBT Issues Advisory Com- mittee, co-chaired by Los Angeles educator Sue Cirillo and Santa Ana educator C. Scott Miller, coordinated the conference. By Bill Guy The NEA Auto Buying Program offers guaranteed low pricing without having to haggle. MSRP: Same Car for Thousands Less! $22,830 NEA Member Price $19,593* 2011 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan S FWD Money Saving Benefits Include: Low prices upfront and in writing Average savings of $4,302** off MSR Friendly, no-hassle customer service High-quality used vehicles priced to save you money Start saving today! Visit www.neamb.com/autoKEA *NEA Member Prices vary by area. Price shown is an average based on actual customer transaction. Price is based on national Certified Dealer average price on a 2011 Ford Fusion 4dr Sedan S FWD, including manufacturer incentives as of 3/18/11. **Prices vary by area. Average new car savings is based on actual customer transactions, including manufacturer incentives as of 12/31/10 28 California Educator / November 2011 AB051111