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In the Know 8 Calendar 10 News & Notes 12 Quotes & Numbers 13 Digital Buzz Perspectives 15 MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Pedro Martinez 17 YOUR VOICE: Adam Holland Advocacy 54 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: Longer probation period 56 BARGAINING: Statewide roundup Teaching & Learning 58 SPECIAL NEEDS: Event benefits all students 60 TECH TIPS: Website builders 62 HISTORY: LGBTQ+ Spectrum Archives CTA & You 64 HONORED: Journalists win Swett Awards 66 REPORT: CTA Economic Benefits Trust 67 MEMBER ENGAGEMENT: Site reps' bulletin boards 68 HONORED: EMS teacher Richard McDowell 70 MEMBER BENEFITS: Access to Savings 71 CONTEST: Educators Are Everywhere winners PHOTOS: Top left: Ashley Cooper, Unified Association of Conejo Teachers, with students at lunchtime. Top right: Elizabeth Thompson, Fairfield-Suisun Unified Teachers Association, gets a makeover. Above, Chandra McPeters, left, mentors Melissa Johnson; both are Stockton Teachers Association members. 32 28 2 cta.org D E P A R T M E N T S C O N T E N T S August / September 2017 Back to School Be Your Best This Year! From Open Educational Resources and professional learning communities to tips from fellow educators new and seasoned, you'll find everything you need to make this a stellar school year. Our special section starts on PAGE 19. • T H E P R O F E S S I O N Teaching excellence, passing probation, new educator insights. PAGE 20 • B R I G H T I D E A S Inspiration and innovation from your colleagues. PAGE 32 • L I F E H A C K S Take the plunge: Update your look. PAGE 48 F E A T U R E 48