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Christine Riley-Gilbert | F E B 1 8
I never did understand how an employer thinks
they can treat their workers like dirt and still
expect them to just be thankful for having a job.
Linda Ortega |
F E B 1 4
My sweetie and I met while doing
union work. We are two happy educators
that enjoy the same breaks! Can't ask for
a better relationship.
Nancy Schwalen |
F E B 6
I always thought our eldest would be a great
teacher. He is wonderful with kids, and when
he coaches, he keeps an even temper. His
response: "Heck, no, Mom. I've seen how hard
you have to work."
LA School Report @LASchoolReport |
F E B 2 0
Parent says: I'm sick and tired of private companies using parents to advance
own agenda. #Vergara
Dana Dillon @danad818 |
F E B 2 0
Proponents of #Vergara ignore research that shows teaching experience counts.
I was a much better teacher after 10+ yrs than I was at 5!
Lorena Gonzalez @LorenaSGonzalez |
F E B 2 0
They aren't in my district, but I fully support the Alpine teachers!
@danad818
CA educators don't earn
Social Security, and
#CalSTRS benefits only
replace 62% of final salary.
Hardly generous!
#CTATopTweet
CTA member wins top honor: English teacher Kimberley Gilles (second from right),
San Ramon Valley Education Association, receives the NEA Member Benefits Award for Teaching
Excellence and $25,000. Read more on page 52. www.cta.org/gilles
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ESP of the Year
Community relations
specialist Janet Eberhardt, UESF, was named
2014 Education Support Professional of the
Year. Her moo: "We are only as strong as
those who walk the walk."
www.cta.org/esp
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John Swett Awards
The John Swett
Awards program, named for CTA's founder,
honors the excellent work of newspaper,
radio, television and online journalists in
covering education issues.
www.cta.org/swettawards
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March is Women's History
Month
Bring this year's theme to life:
"Celebrate Women of Character, Courage
and Commitment!" See our resources
page for more.
www.cta.org/women
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