CTA’s California Educator magazine is an award-winning bimonthly publication that showcases CTA members, both inside and outside of school. The digital and print magazine offers tips and tools for your professional development and growth, and includes information about trainings, events and conferences. You’ll also find stories on issues and trends in education, teaching, student learning, legislation and policy, and local and state association activities. #CaliforniaEducator #WeAreCTA

Comments and feedback are welcome and are subject to editing for clarity and space; send to Editor in Chief Katharine Fong at editor@cta.org.

Submissions

You can also email your stories, photos and video. Please note:

• Photos must have identifications and permissions.
• We publish first-person essays of about 650 words in our “Your Voice” section; these are your views on life and work as an educator “in the trenches” or specific experiences with your students and colleagues.
• We publish freelance articles on occasion, but prefer that you contact us first.

CTA’s Mission Statement

The California Teachers Association exists to protect and promote the well-being of its members; to improve the conditions of teaching and learning; to advance the cause of free, universal, and quality public education for all students; to ensure that the human dignity and civil rights of all children and youth are protected; and to secure a more just, equitable, and democratic society.