Issue link: http://educator.cta.org/i/912628
prior to the February deadline for this year's legislative actions. I remember being beyond excited when I shared the news with the team. T h e i r w o r k o n t h e p r o p o s a l w e n t i n t o h i g h g e a r. T h e i r e n e r g y l e v e l never diminished . In Apri l , Ch en and on e of hi s st af f m et in my cl assro om with th e Wat er Guardians, two school board members, our superintendent and the school prin- cipal. The team shared their ambitions and family histor y with the legislator, and he did the same with them . I am privileged to have witnessed all parties' grace and passion. Chen agreed to support the proposal, and introduced the legislation in the Assembly. Jessica and Fiona testified before the Assembly Education Com- mittee in Sacramento on behalf of the legislation. e bill also had to work its way through several other Assembly and Senate committees. AB 1343 passed the Assembly on May 4, and the Senate on July 3. On July 21, AB 1343 was signed into law. To the best of our knowledge and research, this bill is the first ever in the history of California to be a K-12-proposed piece of legislation that is now a law. It h a s b e e n a n i n c re d i b l e j o u r n e y of learning, diligence, determination , humility and the power of team effort. The young girls I first worked with in 2 0 1 5 h av e g r o w n a n d m a t u re d i n t o amazing young women. They have blos- somed into confident ambassadors of water conservation for our great state. I could not be prouder. What is the team doing now? Well, they have not yet gone to Disneyland, but they are hard at work creating curriculum for the After School Water Guardian Conser- vation Clubs they want to support in our local schools. Susan M. Pritchard, La Habra Education Association, is a National Board Certified Teacher of science and engineering at Washington Middle School in La Habra. To learn more about the Water Guard- ians, see drpstem.com. " The Water Guardians have blossomed into confident ambassadors of water conservation for our great state. I could not be prouder." 18 cta.org Perspectives Y O U R V O I C E FIND YOUR DREAM HOME AND SAVE Provident Credit Union's Mortgage Program 1. Relationship pricing credit of the additional $250 off closing costs is based on you having one of the following Provident products: home equity loan/line of credit, auto/boat/RV/motorcycle loan, checking with direct deposit, or certificate/IRA. 2. Single family/owner-occupied homes and second homes in California only. Other restrictions may apply. Membership required. Subject to final approval. Pre-approval and closing guarantees are based on a preliminary review of borrower's credit information only and is not a commitment to lend. The closing guarantee is subject to verification of the information submitted on borrower's application, in addition to borrower's property eligibility. Fraudulent or purposely misleading information provided by borrower will invalidate the guarantee. NMLS #412725 © 7/17 PCU • Exclusive .125% mortgage rate discount for CTA members • $100 discount on a standard mortgage loan for CTA members • Receive $250 towards closing costs from Provident Credit Union 1 • Exclusive Movable ® Mortgage 2 • Experienced and knowledgeable Provident Mortgage Consultants to guide you • Power Funding 10-Day Guarantee (800) 632-4600 providentcu.org/cta Endorsed by: ENROLL IN ONLINE BANKING TO RECEIVE PAYMENT ALERTS, CHECK YOUR BALANCE, TRANSFER FUNDS, AND PAY YOUR MORTGAGE LOAN. STEP 3: Find your dream home and SAVE! STEP 1: Get pre-approved for a Provident mortgage loan. Three ways to apply: 1. Call (800) 632-4600 2. Visit providentcu.org/cta 3. Visit your local branch STEP 2: Connect with an experienced Provident Mortgage Consultant by visiting providentcu.org.