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Unique way teacher gets students excited about science

South Humboldt TA member strives to find new ways to engage her students in physics and chemistry. At South Fork High they helped her build a guitar!
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Ed Asner commends CTA's commitment to public schools

Actor Ed Asner says early jobs led him to become a “very fervent believer in the cause of unionism.”
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Going GREEN - the new color of learning

Not only does going green help the planet, but being environmentally conscious makes students feel better about themselves.
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Rebecca Mieliwocki named National Teacher of the Year

CTA member Rebecca Mieliwocki - a 7th grade English teacher from Burbank - was just named 2012 National Teacher of the Year.
 

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CTA Members: Share your 'Thank You' letters

May 2012

Educators touch lives - and you've got the "thank you" letters, drawings, and poetry to prove it! We'd love to share your treasures with other members. Check out what we're doing and how you can participate. Come on now ... don't be shy!

Learn about the project Read sample letters received!
K to College Survey

Survey: What supplies do your students need most?

May 2012

Help a Bay Area nonprofit understand what supplies your classroom and students need, and directly shape the contents of supply kits they'll distribute to 100,000+ students and classrooms. And be entered to win a $2,500 gift certificate!

Take the Survey! Learn more about K to College Watch video
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What’s your most important financial resource?

[Hint: It’s not your home or savings account.]

If you said your ability to earn an income, you’re right. Yet, surprisingly, just 33 percent of American workers take steps to protect this all-important source of financial security from the threat of disability.*
*SSA Fact Sheet: 3-18-11

Learn more about CTA's disability insurance
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Institute for Teaching focuses on "teacher driven change"

May 2012

CTA's Institute for Teaching believes that the best strategy for school improvement is to investigate what’s working, not what’s broken. By focusing on what works in our schools, we are more likely to have success.

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