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My Story: John Peterson grew up wanting to be a record album cover designer, but fell into
teaching and loved it. When he was laid off in 2003, the Bakersfield Elementary Teachers Associ-
ation helped him get hired back. He had taken his union for granted, he says, but not anymore.
He urges others to be active — even by simply keeping up-to-date on chapter business or
attending meetings — because "it's rare that everything goes as planned."
youtube.com (search for #MyStoryMyUnion Peterson)
The Fourth Was With Us Educators, parents and students across California participated in the
National Day of Action to Reclaim Our Schools on May 4. The "walk-ins" demonstrated support
for public education, educational justice and equity, and access to school resources and oppor-
tunities. The date coincided with "May the Fourth Be With You" Star Wars fan day, which led to
some fun photos. #reclaimourschools
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Clockwise from top le: Bridge Street Elementary in Los Angeles, Bret Harte Middle in Oak-
land, Two Rivers Elementary in Sacramento, Longfellow Elementary in San Francisco.
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