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April 22: A World Worth Saving

It’s essential that we “Invest in Our Planet ,” the theme for this year’s Earth Day. The day highlights the urgency of dedicating our time, resources and energy to solving climate change and other environmental issues as soon as possible. Educators and students can mark the day — the year! — through education, awareness and …

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Tax Deductions for Educators

The California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC) offers support for low-income, working Californians. You may be eligible for a CalEITC up to $3,417 for tax year 2022 as a working family or individual earning up to $30,000 per year. Learn how to qualify and apply here. CalEITC might also enable you to qualify for the Young …

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April: Autism Acceptance Month

World Autism Awareness Day is April 2, when supporters around the globe light up their homes or businesses in blue. During Autism Acceptance Month, the focus is on increasing understanding and acceptance of people with autism — learning more about their experiences directly from them and building more welcoming and inclusive classrooms and communities to …

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National Poetry Month in April

The month celebrates poets’ integral role in our culture and that poetry matters. It has become the largest literary celebration in the world, with tens of millions of readers, students, K–12 teachers, librarians, booksellers, literary events curators, publishers, families and — of course — poets marking poetry’s important place in our lives. Click here for activities, …

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Know Your Legal Rights and Benefits

The California Educator magazine’s Legal Beat column appears in every issue and features essential member information on topics such as CTA’s Group Legal Services (GLS) Program, school layoffs and how to protect yourself, your Weingarten rights (a right to union representation during an investigatory interview), and more. Look for a column on contract enforcement in the upcoming …

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