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Volume 12, Issue 2 - October 2007

Si Se Puede

• October 2007

Features

• School safety: Students can't learn if they don't feel safe
• No easy answers to safeguarding our schools
• Anti-bullying programs give children the skills to protect themselves
• Fed up with violence, Frenso chapter gives safey high priority in bargaining
• Inconsistent discipline is part of the problem, say teens
• Enforced discipline is helping to change the tone at Fontana High
• In the event of a tragedy, CTA can help
• How prepared is your school?
• How to create a safe classroom

Making a Difference

• CTA's Indoor Air Quality Project offers a breath of fresh air for schools
• Asthma hits minority children hardest

Taking A Stand

• CTA marshals forces in effort to stop current NCLB reauthorization bill
• Mediation ends in Fresno; next step is factfinding
• West Contra Costa teachers call for new era of unity
• CTA fund provides quick relief to victims of Angora fire in South Lake Tahoe
• Wilsona wins in many ways

Action

• CTA presses for health care reform, urges govenor to action on 84 bills
• CTA recommends 2 for CalSTRS Board
• CTA-sponsored and co-sponsored legislation for 2007
• New CalPERS website improves customer service
• CTA honors new media
• Bass/Fadem Awards presented to CTA's top political activists
• Nominations are now open for CTA Human Rights Awards
• Chávez Awards encourage communication of vision
• King scholarships awarded
• CTA awards 33 scholarships
• GLBT awards promote safety in schools
• Off to a good start
• Coming attractions

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• October 2007