MAGAZINE DIGITAL PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
MEMBER
BENEFITS
CHANGING THE SYSTEM
Student CTA offers a different
new member experience,
with lasting impact. PAGE 48
cta.org/scta
MEET TONY THURMOND
CTA's choice for state super-
intendent is ready to lead.
PAGE 32
tinyurl.com/
TonyThurmondCTA
ARE YOU ENGAGED?
Examples of locals' suc-
cessful efforts to get their
members active and involved.
PAGE 52
IN PURSUIT OF E XCELLENCE
National Board Certification
benefits students and teach-
ers. PAGE 42
nbpts.org
BARGAINING HEROES
Members who work hard to
make sure you get what you
deserve. PAGE 59
PROTECT WORKERS' VOICES
Supreme Court case
threatens our freedom to
come together in union.
PAGE 38
cta.org/janus
INSIDE CALIFORNIA EDUCATION
Public television series with
stories from across the state
starts its second season on
March 7.
insidecaled.org
BITMOJIS IN CLASS
Your avatar is a fun way to
connect with students.
PAGE 45
bitmoji.com
CTA ONLINE TRAININGS
Brush up on social media,
photography and other skills.
cta.org/onlinetrainings
CALIFORNIA EDUCATOR WEBSITE
Educator content, news,
resources and much more.
californiaeducator.org
GOOD TEACHING CONFERENCE
A kickass program takes your
instructional skills to the next
level. March 16-18 in Garden
Grove. PAGE 9
ctago.org
SCHOOL ME!
NEA's new site for early
career educators features
podcasts, blog posts
and video with tips and
insights. PAGE 13
neatoday.org/school-me
CCA'S SPRING CONFERENCE
Focuses on effective advo-
cacy in Sacramento and a
well-informed membership.
April 20-22 in Los Angeles.
cca4me.org
SUMMER TRAVEL
Before you plan, read up on
hotel and auto discounts, as
well as theme park savings.
ctamemberbenefits.org
INVEST IN YOURSELF
Everything you need to know
about personal finance, from
consolidating debt to creat-
ing a spending plan.
ctainvest.org
ACCESS TO SAVINGS
Take advantage of great
dining, shopping and enter-
tainment deals.
ctamemberbenefits.org
BY THE NUMBERS
Calculators to figure out your
financial life. ctainvest.org
W H A T ' S H A P P E N I N G N O W
#We AreCTA
OUR VOICE, OUR UNION, OUR PROFESSION
V O L U M E 2 2 I S S U E 4
ABOVE:
During State Council in Los Angeles in January, CTA officers,
Board members and delegates participate in the Women's
March. Read the State Council recap on page 46.
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