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February / March 2024 V O L U M E 2 8 I S S U E 4 MAGAZINE DIGITAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT MEMBER BENEFITS EQUITY MEANS EVERYONE San Francisco's big bargaining team won a big contract — and increased their chapter unity. PAGE 30 uesf.org CTA TAKES ACTION ON STUDENT RIGHTS Union files amicus brief in lawsuit challenging protections for LGBTQ+ students. PAGE 36 cta.org SET UP FOR SUCCESS Educator Danyelle Hodge brings Black students together in a supportive, multi-school BSU. PAGE 14 ELECTION 2024 On March 5, vote for public education and workers' rights. Use CTA recommen- dations as a guide. PAGE 15 cta.org/election CALIFORNIA READS Every year, this CTA initiative offers a list of teacher-vetted books for all ages. Find this year 's selections on PAGE 10 and past years' lists at cta.org/careads CTA SOCIAL MEDIA Keep up with the latest news and info on your favorite platform: and of course at cta.org W H A T ' S H A P P E N I N G N O W #WeAreCTA OUR VOICE, OUR UNION, OUR PROFESSION SPRING BREAK PLANS If you're wanting a little travel, a little fun, check out CTA's Access to Savings for great deals. CTAMember Benefits.org/Access GET - AND STAY - CALM De-stress with CTA mem- bers' free subscription to the award-winning Calm app. CTAMemberBenefits.org/ Calm EQUITY & HUMAN RIGHTS CTA's annual conference delves into the big issues and celebrates our social justice warriors. Los Angeles, March 1–3. PAGE 9 cta.org/conferences NEW-ISH EDUCATOR? CTA's New Educator Week- end is for you. Hone your practice, get advice and net- work with peers. Costa Mesa, Feb. 23–25. PAGE 9 cta.org/conferences NEA ESP CONFERENCE National gathering for ESP unity and professional devel- opment. PAGE 9 nea.org/espconference 1 Palmdale Aerospace Teachers Association members, including Daniel Lagomarsino, above, are bargaining their first contract. "A union makes management listen," says Lagomarsino. Story on Page 22. F E B R U A R Y / M A R C H 2 0 24