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• When struggle leads to success
• Finding success again
• CTA's training tips for teachers
• 'Race to nowhere' redefines success
• 'Waiting for Superman' at Mission High
• California Teachers of the Year provide inspiration
• CTA advocate appointed to State Board of Education
• Lights,canera,learning: Students run a TV network
• Issues Conference creates conversations
• Transitioning to the Common Core State Standards
• National City settles at the last minute
• Social media for organizers
• 'Parent trigger' launches firestorm in Compton
• Evaluation Workgroup seeks members' view
• Tax extension key to education funding
• Governor's proposed buget aims to protect schools
• Heads up: Conference and deadlines