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10 Tech tips: The new USB-C connector
11 Quotes & Numbers: In the news
12 Sharing: Teacher at Sea Carmina Ramirez
13 Contest: Educators are everywhere
Know & Tell
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20 Point/Counterpoint: Full-day kindergarten
21 Profile: Agriculture instructor Holly Egan
22 Awareness: Talking about race
24 Common Core: New focus on language
Perspectives
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28 Legislation: Charter school bills
30 Bargaining: Statewide advocacy activities
31 Organizing: Nightmare in Redding charter school
34 Bargaining: Professional development in Madera
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42 Education trends: Reading dogs
44 Assessment: Learning over testing
Learning
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48 Honored: ESP of the Year Janet Eberhardt
50 Awards: CTA Human Rights Award winners
51 Conferences: Recommendations and grants
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CTA & You
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