MAGAZINE DIGITAL PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
MEMBER
BENEFITS
MODEL COMMUNIT Y SCHOOL
High-achieving Social Justice
Humanitas Academy shows
how it's done. PAGE 33
bit.ly/2xdNHpu
EQUIT Y IN SCIENCE
Educators help ensure the
new standards reach and
engage all students. PAGE 62
TOM TORLAKSON'S LEGACY
Superintendent of public
instruction sets goals for his
final year. PAGE 31
PAID MATERNIT Y LEAVE?
We say yes! This and other
legislative updates on
PAGES 10 and 41
SPEAK UP FOR STUDENTS
Fight devastating cuts in the
proposed education budget.
PAGE 44
EducationVotes.org
MAKE VIDEO A SNAP
Animoto, free for educators,
lets you create polished
videos. PAGE 59
bit.ly/2wYVg7k
PASSION FOR PINTEREST
Platform has lesson plans,
teaching tips and much more.
pinterest.com/wearecta
ADVICE FOR NEW TEACHERS
@Boredteachers' uplifting
video may inspire you.
PAGE 15
bit.ly/2xHuqNP
SUPPORT DACA EDUCATORS
Read one teacher 's story and
then take action to protect
those in the program. PAGE 45
neaedjustice.org/daca
NOMINATIONS FOR CTA AWARDS
See the categories at
cta.org/awards
GET STEAM-ED UP
Don't miss the California
STEAM Symposium, Dec.
10-11, in San Francisco.
cdefoundation.org/steam
TEACHERS TRAIN TEACHERS
Why CTA's Instructional
Leadership Corps is the best
PD for you. PAGE 52
bit.ly/2xnXCep
ESP LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
For ESPs who want to grow
their skills and make an
impact. PAGE 9 cta.org/esp
COLLABORATION IN COMMON
Online exchange lets teach-
ers connect, share. PAGE 60
PAYS TO BE PROVIDENT
Credit union offers members
a variety of loans, including
for new teachers. PAGE 70
providentcu.org/cta
PROTECT YOUR HOME
Insure your biggest
investment against
extreme weather, flood-
ing and other disasters.
ctamemberbenefits.org
FALL & WINTER TRAVEL
Get discounts on hotels, car
rentals, cruises and more
at CTA's Access to Savings.
ctamemberbenefits.org
W H A T ' S H A P P E N I N G N O W
#WeAreCTA
OUR VOICE, OUR UNION, OUR PROFESSION
V O L U M E 2 2 I S S U E 2
ABOVE:
CTA officers and members of the Board of Directors
show support for DACA and Dreamers. Our story on
the issue is on page 46. Photo by Mike Myslinski.
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