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Katharine Fong Sherry Posnick-Goodwin Karyn Ferrera Sam DeMuro Craig Hamilton Gladdie Cabral EDITOR IN CHIEF STAFF WRITER CTA WEB EDITOR CTA DIGITAL EDITOR EDITORIAL ASSISTANT WEB ASSISTANT PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY-TREASURER Eric C. Heins Theresa Montaño David B. Goldberg CTA ELECTED OFFICERS José Alcalá, Gayle Bilek, Greg Bonaccorsi, E. Toby Boyd, Elana Davidson, Barbara J. Dawson, Jerry Eaton, Margie Granado, Susan Green, Terri Jackson, Erika Jones, Leslie Littman, Sergio Martinez, Marty G. Meeden, George Melendez, Mike Patterson, Robert V. Rodriguez, Roberto Rodriguez, Kendall Vaught, Curtis Washington BOARD OF DIRECTORS California Educator Volume 21, Issue 7, April 2017 California Educator (ISSN 1091-6148) is published monthly except December, February, June and July by: California Teachers Association, 1705 Murchison Dr., Burlingame, CA 94010-4583. Periodicals Postage Paid at Burlingame, CA, and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send change of address to California Educator, P.O. Box 4178, Burlingame, CA 94011-4178. Scott Buschman, Len Feldman, Stephen R. Harris III, Dina Martin, Cynthia Menzel, Mike Myslinski, Terry Ng, Jay Ortiz, Ed Sibby, Frank Wells, Linda Young CONTRIBUTORS Joe Nuñez Rebecca Zoglman Jonathan Goldman Claudia Briggs EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ASSOCIATE EXEC. DIRECTOR COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER ASSISTANT MANAGER 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 Neely, COP Communications, Inc., 620 W. Elk Ave., Glendale, CA 91204 818-660-5828 lneely@copcomm.com copcustompub.com CTA/NEA membership dues for the fiscal year (Sept. 1, 2016, to Aug. 31, 2017) are $843, including a $20 refundable contribution (see cta.org/contribution for details). Up to $18.62 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 TEACHERS ASSOCIATION 1705 Murchison Dr., Burlingame, CA 94010-4583 650-697-1400; fax 650-552-5002; editor@cta.org, cta.org 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. 4 cta.org 20062 School of Education apu.edu/explore/education Attend an information meeting on June 22 at 6 p.m. at any APU campus location. Register today at apu.edu/education/meetings/. Teachers See the Possibilities In Jennifer Swanson's high school English class, seniors master material that prepares them for college and careers, gaining writing and communication skills to benefit them throughout their lives. Azusa Pacific's School of Education prepares educators like Jennifer to see and cultivate the potential in every student. Graduates go on to make a lasting difference as creative, collaborative professionals and dedicated advocates for those they serve. Advance your calling with a master's or doctoral degree, credential, or certificate from a top Christian university and join a mentoring community of educators who will help you make an even greater impact. Programs available online and at locations throughout Southern California 6 Arroyo High School, Expository English Class, Teacher: Jennifer Swanson '96, M.A.Ed. '99