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MAY 9 California Day of the Teacher EVENT 2012 THEME: California Teachers: Building a better state for public education. Day of the Teacher arose out of legislation co- sponsored by CTA and the Association of Mexican American Educators. State Sen. Joseph Montoya (D-El Monte) wrote the bill, and it was adopted in 1982 as Senate Bill 1546. California has pat- terned its celebration after the traditional Día del Maestro festivities observed in Mexico and other Latin American countries. Look for your Day of the Teacher poster in the April Educator. Resources will be available soon at www.cta.org/dayoftheteacher. MAY 22 Harvey Milk Day EVENT Harvey Milk Day is celebrated each year on May 22 in memory of Harvey Milk, a gay rights activist and the first openly gay man elected to public office in California when he won a seat on the San Fran- cisco Board of Supervisors. The observance was established in California as a day of special signifi- cance by SB 572 of 2009, signed by Gov. Schwar- zenegger. Milk was assassinated in 1978. Jon Hurst, M.A. '99, Ed.D. '10 Elsinore High School 2011 California High School Principal of the Year Earn your degree from a university known for excellence in education. Azusa Pacific has a reputation for consistently producing innovative and comprehensively prepared educators. Our graduates serve as teachers, counselors, coaches, and administrators throughout Southern California, and are known in their schools and districts as leaders in their field. Choose from more than 40 credential and degree options at APU, including a bachelor's degree completion program in liberal studies, and join a 112-year legacy of excellence in education. Find out more about Harvey Milk and how to bring his mission of social justice to your school and community at www.harveymilk.com. Programs start five times throughout the year. Contact us today! www.apu.edu/explore/education (800) 825-5278 MAY 22 CTA ESP Day EVENT In recognition of the vital contributions of educa- tion support professionals, CTA observes ESP Day on the Tuesday of ESP Week (May 20-26). www.cta.org/espday 12629 AZUSA | HIGH DESERT | INLAND EMPIRE | LOS ANGELES | MURRIETA ORANGE COUNTY | SAN DIEGO | VENTURA COUNTY | ONLINE Azusa Pacific University SCHOOL OF EDUCATION March 2012 / www.cta.org 9